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----------------- Sunday, November 30, 2008 UH-OH, Puzzle by Richard Silvestri, edited by Will Shortz Substituting the sound of “oh” for that of “uh” is this Sunday crossword’s playfulness, resulting in the following entries: THERES THE ROBE (29A. Helpful comment to a judge?); PEACH FOES (47A. Fruit flies?); LOAM AND ABNER (62A. Dirty radio sitcom?); ARE WE HAVING PHONE YET (67A. Jokey question to a Verizon technician?); PERSIAN ROGUE (82A. Darius the Scamp?); FRIAR TOKE (88A. Pot-smoking cleric?); PAIN IN THE BOAT (105A. Result of excessive rowing?), reminding me of a faux pas, as with Japanese phonology, for a pain in the…!
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Xword search information -- Across: 7. Web programmer’s medium; 20. It may be gray; 22. Open someone else’s e-mails, maybe; 36. Maine, e.g.: Abbr.; 4. A cadet might be asked to pick it up; 55. Given to show affectation; 56. Put to use; 80. Output of une legislature; 81. Bull: Prefix; 93. The story of the aftermath of Oceanic Flight 815; 96. The Tigers, on scoreboards; 118. Casbah wear; 120. Suffix for a collection; 122. Fix, as fritters; 124. Cell suffix. Down: 2. Saying again and again; 3. “Get ___” (doo-wop classic); 7. Turn to the left; 8. Home-run run; 13. Drops in the air; 14. “Fiddlesticks!”; 33. Genesis creator; 40. Scepter topper; 42. Variety show lineup; 51. Lang follower; 53. Big Board: Abbr.; 54. Tolled; 59. Criticizes in no uncertain terms; 65. Chess piece: Abbr.; 69. P.D. rank; 70. When shadows are shortest; 71. Green activity; 75. Grub; 78. Microwave; 79. Adventurous deed; 85. In the dumps; 86. Inventory unit; 95. Fleet member; 106. “Don’t look at me”; 107. 1982 Disney film; 108. Setting for many a reception; 111. War of 1812 battle site; 116. Paisley denial.