This article was translated by John R. Bopp

There are times when we’re surprised where we can find references to the Basques.  Today, in the Los Angeles Times, the crossword has the following clue:

4.- start of a rhyming Basque game

We found the answer to this clue, and to the whole puzzle, in the blog “LAXCrossword”, where the solution to that day’s crossword in the Times is published (there’s also another one dedicated to the New York Times).

Not only do they give the answers, they explain them.  The case of the clue above, the explanation is wonderful:

4. Start of a rhyming Basque game : JAI

Even though jai alai is often said to be the fastest sport in the world because of the speed of the ball, in fact golf balls usually get going at a greater clip. Although, as a blog reader once pointed out to me, you don’t have to catch a golf ball …

Basque Country is an area that covers north-central Spain and southwestern France, and is home to the Basque people.

You can find the solution and the explanation here.

Solution to the ‘Los Angeles Times’ crossword puzzle for September 29, 2017
Solution to the ‘Los Angeles Times’ crossword puzzle for September 29, 2017

 

Last Updated on Dec 20, 2020 by About Basque Country


Lagun iezaguzu aboutbasquecountry.eus mantentzen!
Help us keep aboutbasquecountry.eus running!
Ayúdanos a mantener aboutbasquecountry.eus

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.