Seating Arrangements
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Puzzle Notes
Greetings Friends!
"It's not all about talent. It's about dependability, consistency, and being able to improve. If you work hard and you're coachable, and you understand what you need to do, you can improve" ~Bill Belichick
This week we tip our hat to performers whose auditions are so extraordinary, they earn top honors. Though today’s puzzle theme was inspired by a rare gesture of approval on a TV show, knowledge of the show’s workings is not a solving pre-req. One doesn't even have to watch TV to get the gist of it, for the puzzle takes the concept to different, more cruciverbally-familiar plane.
I hesitate to say more, lest I spoil the proceedings. As your resident Carnival Barker, I invite you to step right up!
Welcome to Week 544 of Crossword Nation. You are cordially invited to solve “Seating Arrangements” as your challenger of the week.
Thank you kindly for subscribing to our weekly puzzle service. We’re so happy you are here!
Until next time, I remain . . .
Cruciverbally yours,
Liz
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Liz Gorski