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The New York Times' critic at large reviews a crossword puzzle by Killian Olson, praising its clever theme and witty answers. The puzzle's theme is centered around paintings of meals, with a whimsical payoff that leads to the answer 'STARVING ARTIST'.
A crossword puzzle by Killian Olson features a theme centered around paintings of meals. The puzzle includes impressive long answers and shorter entries that are witty and precise. The theme clues lead to the answer 'STARVING ARTIST', a clever payoff. The puzzle's constructor notes that the idea for the theme came from a visit to Starving Artist Brewing in Michigan. The critic at large praises the puzzle's cleverness and wit. The puzzle is a great example of how crossword puzzles can be both fun and challenging.
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