Weather in the NYT crossword

[Jeff Duda]

I reguarly attempt the daily NYT crossword puzzle. The following entry appeared several days ago - first time I have ever seen it in any crossword puzzle!



which solved to

 

[Laney Cole]

I reguarly attempt the daily NYT crossword puzzle. The following entry appeared several days ago - first time I have ever seen it in any crossword puzzle!

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which solved to

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I enjoy crosswords also and I've never seen that. Out of curiosity, I looked up the author- maybe his college years in Indiana made him a fellow enthusiast.