Crosswords and strings

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sionainn asked me five questions. I have the mental energy for two.

What is the strangest word you've ever managed to get into a crossword?

Hm. Well, for a variety crossword, which has somewhat laxer rules, I'd have to go with RATSO RIZZO. For a conventional American crossword, I recently managed to work in SQUARE PEGS and WINE BOTTLE into the same corner. (On the other hand, I'm remembering a recent puzzle I was working on, wherein I said, "Y'know, if the editor would just accept TWAT, this puzzle would be done by now.")

If you were suddenly granted amazing musical talent on any instrument in the world, what would it be and why?

Oooo, tricky. I'd probably go with something stringed, perhaps on the obscure side. Irish-style bouzouki, maybe?

Just took a blitz shower, which may be the only thing that's keeping me going. Not as exhausted as I thought I'd be, but the brain has still shorted out, I fear.


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