Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |

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Matt Jones’s Jonesin’ Crossword, “Antimatter” — existing in both states – Jenni’s write-up

It took me a minute to find the theme answers. Two of the four are in the Downs, which I appreciate, and they’re the longest answers by one letter, so they’re not as obvious as in other types of grids. Not complaining! I enjoyed the hunt. All the theme clues have question marks. One could argue that had I been paying more attention, it would have been obvious.

In any case, each theme answer is WORD NO WORD.

Jonesin’, May 12, 2026, Matt Jones, “Antimatter” – existing in both states, solution grid

• 10d [Ms. Mcrae, please record the minutes”?] is TATE NOTATE.
• 17a [Backyard building had a snack?] is SHED NOSHED.
• 27d [Groups of nine Brooklyn athletes?] is NETS NONETS.
• 58a [Wanderers supporting actor Mikkelsen?] is MADS NOMADS.

I enjoyed this! It’s a creative theme that I don’t remember seeing before and it’s smooth and consistent. The fill is strong as well.

What I didn’t know before I did this puzzle: never heard of TATE Mcrae.