THEME: placement on grid adds meaning
GOOD ONES: With [HAND], verifies in advance CHECKS [literally, CHECKS before HAND]
With [MEAL and MEAL], nosh EAT [literally, EAT between MEAL(s)]
With [NOON], 1975 movie DOG DAY [literally, after NOON]
Clubs with balls DISCOS [I thought maces]
Starr-struck one? DRUM [Ringo Starr, that is]
People people: Abbr. EDS [editors worl on the magazine
People]
Nice view MER [Nice /nees/ is a city with a view of the ocean]
Opening lines? WANT AD [openings for jobs]
BTW: One of the best of the year for its theme, clever fill, and challenge.
RATING:
Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun