When my guess about a theme is correct, it gives me a nice, "I knew it!," feeling as I uncover each theme answer. Thank you, Max, for this enjoyable puzzle.

How do you know the theme of the NYT crossword? The puzzles from Monday to Thursday, and typically on Sundays, feature a theme. This theme usually links at least three long across answers through ...

That doesn't affect the theme at all, but I enjoyed seeing the progression. Thank you, Amie, for this delightful puzzle.

25 Notable New Releases Over the Next Two Weeks The Grammys in L.A., Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, and Sterling K. Brown in a Hulu drama.