As the deadline drew near I was like, “OMG, what happened to one of our puzzle VIPs? May he R.I.P.?” But all is well. Our OG puzzler was just sent into a WTF spiral and needed a little CPR (challenging puzzle reassurance). We’re monitoring his BP, have him hooked up to an IV, and he’ll soon be enjoying a little QT at the EBDBBnB.

Initial Diagnosis: “Threesomes”

  1. F, K, and S — Fork, Knife, Spoon
  2. N, P, and SM — Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria (Columbus’ ships)
  3. SM, CC, and MS — Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short (portrayers of The Three Amigos)
  4. KD, PS, and BS — Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Bellmont Stakes (three races of the Triple Crown in horse racing).

 

4 — Randy, violabeenice, Beau
2 — Uberminz, nettiebarron, mbnovak
1 — daneekasghost