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There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today’s puzzle before reading further! Showbiz Grand Slam
Constructor: Brian Keller
Editor: Jared Goudsmit
Brian: I came across EGOT as a standalone crossword answer and started exploring it as a hidden word theme. It was a nice coincidence to be able to include EMMY as an answer and a bit of a hint to the theme. My favorite original clue that made it to print is “Org that 18-year-olds can join, surprisingly” for AARP. Big thanks to the editing team for narrowing in on the best set of theme answers (we also considered YOU’VE GOT COMPANY, I’VE GOTTA PEE, and THESE GO TO ELEVEN) and guiding me through the process of my first published crossword!
Each theme answer contains the letter string EGOT: EGO-TRIPPING, YOU’VE GOT ME THERE, and LEGO TECHNIC.
EGOT is an acronym for EMMY, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards, and is used as a designation for people who have won all four of these honors. Achieving the EGOT is considered a SHOWBIZ GRAND SLAM. Congratulations to Brian Keller making his USA Today crossword debut! Thank you, Brian, for this delightful puzzle.
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