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It's not that easy. And once you have a great theme, it may be impossible to arrange the theme entries in a grid without introducing a lot of crap. Consider how, except for Sunday puzzles, Patrick Berry avoids early week theme puzzles. This is perhaps why I admire Jacob Stulberg's constructing skill so much. Anyway, I would rather have early week non themed puzzles with great fill than many of the puzzles we get. But sadly, that's not going to happen. But, I guess we should continue complaining. Maybe someday . @pmdm thanks for the good insight as to the difficulties imposed by the NYT restraints relating to themed puzzles. The results are very obviously contrary to Shortz's intentions. Instead of getting the cream of the crop, very good puzzles end up in the LAT, WSJ, etc.