Hi all. It is Canada Day so let’s strike up the band!
Today’s puzzle is titled “Orchestral Derangement.” The theme answers are all puns related to the person described.
Each clue begins with [In the orchestra,
16a [the ill-equipped locksmith…] – HAD THE WRONG KEY
22a [the irate commentator …] – SOUNDED OFF
34a [the fires street cop …] – LOST THE BEAT
49a [the reluctant non-drinker …] – MISSED A BAR
56a [the softball lobber …] – MADE A HIGH PITCH\
Well maybe we don’t want to hear this group play.
Canadian content:
52a [“I’d like to make it a True Daily Double, ____” – ALEX Trebek, Canadian-born host of Jeopardy!
61a [Given a Juno or an Oscar] – AWARDED. The Junos are for Canadian music.
63a [Atwood title with a feline reference] – CAT’S EYE. Margaret Atwood has won many awards, but no Juno.
20d [Van. sch. named for an explorer] – SFU. Simon Fraser University
44d [Ontario G.M. factory city, till 2019] – OSHAWA is just east of Toronto.
52d [“I’m Like ___” (Nelly Furtado hit)] – A BIRD. She is from Victoria, B.C. (British Columbia)
Not Canadian content:
31d [Lightning zap, in “B.C.” comics] – ZOT. B.C. here refers to a comic strip about cavemen.
Did you know?
I didn’t know 10d [‘50s film star Taina] – ELG. She is a Finnish actress who just turned 90.
As always if you need more help just leave a comment.
Enjoyed “Orchestral Derangement “
My wife and I are classically trained musicians, so this one “struck the right chord!”
Thanks.