Grass is always greener. Well. It is, in this puzzle at least. The theme grid actually turns a shade of green to reflect the word. A bit literal for my taste but functional.
Here are the answers.
Across
1A. That thing you can’t have? GRASS.
6A. Cold treat. SLURPEE.
8A. The minimum threshold. PASSING.
9A. Statue? Canvas? ART.
10A. Charles Manson’s favorite hobby involved these creatures. DOG.
11A. Beer brand. MILLERS.
13A. DNC Chair. NEERA (Tanden).
14A. Repeat offender. GRASS.
Down
1D. Too obvious to miss. GLARING.
2D. Horse thief. RUSTLER.
3D. Letters found in “cues” but not “esses”? Or vice versa. ARS.
4D. Arachnids love the net. SPIDERS.
5D. Ladies, Spanish style. SENORAS.
6D. Unsolicited junk. SPAM.
7D. Breakfast essential. EGGS.
Was the dog really a classic? Maybe.
The green grid was… visible.
Next time bring coffee. ☕️
