Rush hour is now anything but at the Montgomery Street station in the heart of San Francisco. Gone are the laptop-toting workers jostling for space on the platform, replaced by a more subdued atmosphere as travelers wait for their trains. But recently, the station was abuzz with chatter not about delays or train schedules, but about a crossword puzzle error that caused a stir on social media.
A New York Times crossword clue asking for "San Francisco's metro" had the wrong answer, causing a small uproar on Twitter. The clue was meant to lead solvers to the answer "BART," which stands for Bay Area Rapid Transit, the main public transportation system in the Bay Area. However, the puzzle mistakenly provided the answer "MUNI," which refers to the San Francisco Municipal Railway, a separate transit system in the city. Crossword enthusiasts were quick to point out the error, leading to a flurry of tweets and online discussions about the mix-up.
Love crossword puzzles but don't have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That's what The Mini is for! The Mini is a bite-sized version of the New York Times' well-known crossword puzzle, offering a quick and easy way to test your skills daily. And for many commuters passing through the Montgomery Street station, it's a perfect way to pass the time while waiting for their train to arrive.
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