Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

Williams puzzle glimpse in a noisy crosswords array

Crossword page from the Los Angeles Times dated January 6, 2010 edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis. The grid lists numerous Across clues such as Distinguishing feature and Hit the big time, with downs like Knight suit and Grafton's Ricochet. The puzzle references classic songs and cultural terms, mixing trivia with wordplay across a broad set of topics.