It's a single event - one race - the end. LEADER OF AMERICA ( 3D: 52-Across, starting 1/20/09) less so, and CAMPAIGN RIVALRY ( 11D: 52-Across had one with John McCain). AUDACITY OF HOPE ( 20A: Book by 52-Across, with "The") and PRESIDENT OBAMA ( 52A: Oath of office taker on 1/20/09) are real phrases one might actually say. The long Downs are decidedly weaker than the Acrosses. Then it morphs into a halo and settles just over the top of the president's head. ![]() Then, for the fireworks at the end, the big "O" behind the president lights up with "YES WE CAN" and then rotates around and shoots off sparks like Wheel of Fortune meets the Fourth of July. First you've got the serious business of the themed fill - covering god knows how much of the grid (I'm just not going to give you ILL or BAR or even DAIS, but even so, there's a Lot of Inaugural fill here - 56 squares from the four 15-s alone). This one we had today is really impressive in terms of theme density. It's a singular even in our nation's history, this inauguration, so if the glut of Obama crosswords is unprecedented, perhaps that's understandable, if not entirely optimal from a regular solver's point of view. ![]() I can't think of a single event that has caused this much crossword ink to spill. ![]() I voted for the guy, was elated by his victory, and even I'm starting to get a little weary. Word of the Day: AUDACITY - daring boldness with assurance, presumption, or open disdain of restraint THEME: MEAT balls - the word "MEAT" is anagrammed within oh who am I kidding it's another Obama puzzle.
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