1 00:00:12,113 --> 00:00:14,014 Last Saturday "12 vertical" 2 00:00:14,148 --> 00:00:15,316 she almost ruined my weekend. 3 00:00:15,416 --> 00:00:17,485 Those crossings were especially cruel. 4 00:00:17,585 --> 00:00:20,088 I still don't know what does that word mean. 5 00:00:20,188 --> 00:00:23,624 "Cheugy"? It means outdated or uncool. 6 00:00:23,724 --> 00:00:25,025 Just like you, Wallace. 7 00:00:25,159 --> 00:00:26,727 Like all of us, I'm afraid. 8 00:00:26,827 --> 00:00:29,630 Well, Morris is just trying keep the puzzle relevant. 9 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:31,299 Relevant to whom? 10 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:33,534 I don't see anyone in their twenties here, and you? 11 00:00:33,634 --> 00:00:35,869 And yet they are half words in the crossword puzzle lately 12 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:37,871 - abbreviations from messages. - Pssst. 13 00:00:37,971 --> 00:00:39,907 He's right there. 14 00:00:40,007 --> 00:00:41,442 Have respect. 15 00:00:41,542 --> 00:00:44,112 You look good this year, Simon. 16 00:00:44,212 --> 00:00:45,346 What is different? 17 00:00:45,446 --> 00:00:48,048 You changed your hair. 18 00:00:48,149 --> 00:00:50,050 And do you wear cologne? 19 00:00:50,184 --> 00:00:52,353 I guess that means you are heard about Elaine's divorce. 20 00:00:52,453 --> 00:00:54,888 If Simon is occupied sympathy, 21 00:00:55,022 --> 00:00:57,057 maybe we all have a chance win the tournament. 22 00:00:58,359 --> 00:00:59,993 Talk of the devil. 23 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:02,996 Hi. Hi! 24 00:01:04,498 --> 00:01:06,434 I'm so glad I arrived in time for socializing. 25 00:01:06,567 --> 00:01:09,437 My flight was delayed. It was agony. 26 00:01:09,570 --> 00:01:11,605 Are you all excited? 27 00:01:11,705 --> 00:01:13,006 My train was late. 28 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:15,008 Underground, I think. 29 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:17,711 I went "unit" from your apartment, 30 00:01:17,777 --> 00:01:20,714 and, uh, someone said he was incident on 86th Street, 31 00:01:20,814 --> 00:01:24,785 so I guess, uh, that's it was the cause of the delay. 32 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:25,953 Huh. 33 00:01:26,787 --> 00:01:29,823 But I... I'll stay in the hotel because of the tournament. 34 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:31,225 I booked an apartment. 35 00:01:31,292 --> 00:01:33,661 It is surprisingly spacious. 36 00:01:35,628 --> 00:01:37,731 It's gonna be a fun week, huh? 37 00:01:50,544 --> 00:01:52,979 Oh, stop it. 38 00:01:55,515 --> 00:01:57,884 It's the moment you are waited a whole year. 39 00:01:57,985 --> 00:02:01,555 Many of you have arrived from afar to be here. 40 00:02:01,655 --> 00:02:03,657 And as an editor our beloved crossword puzzles 41 00:02:03,791 --> 00:02:06,059 over the past 27 years, 42 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:08,329 and as a founder this tournament, 43 00:02:08,429 --> 00:02:10,464 I am truly honored that you are. 44 00:02:10,598 --> 00:02:12,300 So, without further ado-- 45 00:02:12,433 --> 00:02:16,704 it's A-D-O, not A-D-I-E-U, but you already know that. 46 00:02:18,839 --> 00:02:22,943 Solvers, get ready, be careful, start with crosswords. 47 00:02:29,082 --> 00:02:31,819 Take us through what's going on here, Morris. 48 00:02:31,919 --> 00:02:33,754 These are the Division A solvers 49 00:02:33,853 --> 00:02:35,989 who are working on their first round crosswords, 50 00:02:36,123 --> 00:02:38,158 which become more difficult during the day. 51 00:02:38,292 --> 00:02:39,827 Solvers with the best times 52 00:02:39,927 --> 00:02:41,829 they advance to the semi-finals tomorrow. 53 00:02:41,962 --> 00:02:44,232 - And then? - Winners of the semi-finals 54 00:02:44,332 --> 00:02:45,966 they go to the finals next weekend, 55 00:02:46,033 --> 00:02:48,336 where will the three best players to compete 56 00:02:48,436 --> 00:02:50,838 for the title tournament champion. 57 00:02:50,938 --> 00:02:52,606 I will be on the edge of my seat. 58 00:02:52,706 --> 00:02:54,942 And for all you listeners at home, 59 00:02:55,042 --> 00:02:57,010 if you like it what you hear today 60 00:02:57,110 --> 00:03:00,013 consider donating during our fundraiser. 61 00:03:00,113 --> 00:03:05,185 Now more than ever, we rely on supporters like you. 62 00:03:18,866 --> 00:03:22,370 That description in the third crossword he was beyond insulting. 63 00:03:22,503 --> 00:03:23,637 TikTok dance, seriously? 64 00:03:23,704 --> 00:03:25,138 Apparently he was quite popular. 65 00:03:25,204 --> 00:03:27,040 Someone should really talk with Morris. 66 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:28,442 This is getting out of hand. 67 00:03:28,542 --> 00:03:31,211 They also wrote "yas queen" with three "S". 68 00:03:31,312 --> 00:03:32,380 That's not right. 69 00:03:32,513 --> 00:03:33,981 It's not right either with one "S". 70 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:36,550 I guess that I could mention it to him. 71 00:03:36,650 --> 00:03:38,819 Morris called me for dinner this week. 72 00:03:38,886 --> 00:03:40,921 Did he invite you? 73 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:42,790 But you're a competitor. 74 00:03:42,890 --> 00:03:45,359 It puts you in an awkward position by calling for a date. 75 00:03:45,426 --> 00:03:46,694 It is an abuse of position. 76 00:03:46,793 --> 00:03:48,028 Well, I don't mind. 77 00:03:48,095 --> 00:03:50,598 I would love to get to know Morris better. 78 00:03:52,866 --> 00:03:54,768 How about that last "8 vertical"? 79 00:03:54,868 --> 00:03:56,504 Real suspense, huh? 80 00:04:03,043 --> 00:04:05,779 Simon Carroll. What's wrong now? 81 00:04:05,913 --> 00:04:08,516 Did you call Elaine McClusk? on a date? 82 00:04:08,616 --> 00:04:11,319 That's none of your business. 83 00:04:11,419 --> 00:04:14,588 That's unethical, Morris. She is a competitor. 84 00:04:14,688 --> 00:04:16,055 And she just got divorced. 85 00:04:16,156 --> 00:04:18,926 Can't you give it to the woman? some peace? 86 00:04:19,026 --> 00:04:21,060 As if you already you don't circle around her. 87 00:04:21,161 --> 00:04:22,330 It's against tournament rules. 88 00:04:22,430 --> 00:04:25,132 Wrong. I wrote the rules, remember? 89 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:26,734 There is nothing about shared meals, 90 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:29,537 but I have a rule about harassing judges. 91 00:04:29,603 --> 00:04:32,172 The penalty is 15 seconds which are added to your time. 92 00:04:32,272 --> 00:04:33,741 You can't do that. 93 00:04:33,841 --> 00:04:34,942 See you downstairs. 94 00:04:35,042 --> 00:04:38,812 N-You used to amaze us! 95 00:04:38,946 --> 00:04:43,150 You referred to the classics, geopolitics and real music. 96 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:47,921 Now these are all lazy descriptions and bad pop culture references. 97 00:04:48,021 --> 00:04:49,390 Who is it for? 98 00:04:49,490 --> 00:04:51,291 Why do you bend under the will generations 99 00:04:51,425 --> 00:04:54,061 what news does he get from emoticons? 100 00:04:54,161 --> 00:04:57,865 This crossword puzzle is an institution, which you destroyed! 101 00:04:58,932 --> 00:05:01,502 And stay away from Elaine! 102 00:05:02,336 --> 00:05:04,204 You are disqualified! Permanently! 103 00:05:04,304 --> 00:05:06,674 - But you... - If I see you just looking, 104 00:05:06,774 --> 00:05:07,908 insurance will kick you out. 105 00:05:07,975 --> 00:05:10,143 My name is Marjorie to inform her. 106 00:06:31,358 --> 00:06:32,593 Solvers, get ready. 107 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:34,928 Start your puzzles. 108 00:07:16,770 --> 00:07:18,105 Congratulations 109 00:07:18,205 --> 00:07:20,073 this year's semi-finalists. 110 00:07:20,173 --> 00:07:21,509 Well done, solvers. 111 00:07:21,609 --> 00:07:24,678 See you all at the final next weekend. 112 00:08:45,659 --> 00:08:47,460 Bailey? 113 00:08:48,962 --> 00:08:50,764 Bailey, where are you? 114 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:52,399 Bailey? 115 00:09:04,011 --> 00:09:05,245 Morris Long? 116 00:09:05,345 --> 00:09:07,080 Crossword editor in the Met Tribune? 117 00:09:07,180 --> 00:09:09,382 Well, he was booked cottage for rent nearby. 118 00:09:09,516 --> 00:09:11,051 What a pity. 119 00:09:11,151 --> 00:09:13,386 - I love crosswords. - And this is murder? 120 00:09:13,486 --> 00:09:15,923 Our coroner says it is died of suffocation, 121 00:09:16,056 --> 00:09:17,591 which was a surprise. 122 00:09:17,691 --> 00:09:19,359 At first we thought it was heart attack or something like that. 123 00:09:19,426 --> 00:09:22,262 We don't have many murders here in stillford. 124 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:25,432 - So how can the NYPD help? - The victim was staying 125 00:09:25,565 --> 00:09:28,268 at the New York Pendleton Hotel last weekend. 126 00:09:28,401 --> 00:09:30,003 I think it's there killed. 127 00:09:30,103 --> 00:09:31,605 - Why do you think that? - Well, first of all, 128 00:09:31,739 --> 00:09:34,842 the coroner noted corpse stains along the entire back of the body, 129 00:09:34,942 --> 00:09:36,076 meaning he died face up, 130 00:09:36,176 --> 00:09:37,611 but when we found it, he was face down. 131 00:09:37,745 --> 00:09:39,146 It means that someone moved it. 132 00:09:39,246 --> 00:09:40,547 But where did they get it from? moved, 133 00:09:40,614 --> 00:09:42,449 from a cabin or a hotel? 134 00:09:42,549 --> 00:09:44,451 And when the coroner thinks he died? 135 00:09:44,551 --> 00:09:46,219 Four to six days ago. 136 00:09:46,319 --> 00:09:49,690 We know Morris was at the hotel in town six days ago. 137 00:09:49,790 --> 00:09:51,591 After that, things get fuzzy. 138 00:09:51,692 --> 00:09:53,193 He never officially checked out 139 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:56,196 but he somehow applied to cabin on Monday morning. 140 00:09:56,296 --> 00:09:58,265 Any leads in Stillford, Deputy? 141 00:09:58,398 --> 00:09:59,767 Uh, fingerprints in the car, uh, witnesses? 142 00:09:59,867 --> 00:10:01,735 Nothing. And the car was wiped. 143 00:10:01,835 --> 00:10:05,272 All right. The NYPD will take it from here. 144 00:10:06,073 --> 00:10:08,008 We'll be in touch, Deputy. 145 00:10:09,076 --> 00:10:10,644 To Detective Edwards, this case is yours. 146 00:10:10,778 --> 00:10:12,145 That. Thank you, Captain. 147 00:10:12,279 --> 00:10:14,281 As a crossword fan, I would be honored. 148 00:10:14,414 --> 00:10:16,884 Elsbeth, you can go too. 149 00:10:16,984 --> 00:10:18,318 Oh. Are you sure? 150 00:10:18,451 --> 00:10:19,486 I'm sorry. 151 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:21,021 What's wrong? 152 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:23,791 The case with the crossword it seems just for you. 153 00:10:23,924 --> 00:10:28,896 The thing is, I don't solve anymore crossword puzzles. 154 00:10:28,962 --> 00:10:32,933 Uh, as you know, I tend to become... 155 00:10:33,033 --> 00:10:34,802 riddled with riddles. 156 00:10:34,935 --> 00:10:36,804 I already have too many words and thoughts 157 00:10:36,937 --> 00:10:38,405 that rattle in my head. 158 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:40,307 And did you know that they have an archive of crossword puzzles? 159 00:10:40,407 --> 00:10:43,443 I spent the whole of one vacation week trying to beat my time, 160 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:45,979 and I didn't arrive to the Eiffel Tower, 161 00:10:46,079 --> 00:10:48,849 so I stopped with a crossword puzzle. 162 00:10:48,949 --> 00:10:50,283 Wordle is enough for me. 163 00:10:50,350 --> 00:10:53,153 I'm sorry to take you back to the old vice, 164 00:10:53,253 --> 00:10:54,922 uh, but she could be useful here. 165 00:10:55,022 --> 00:10:56,824 And who knows where will this case lead? 166 00:10:56,924 --> 00:10:59,659 You probably won't be at all about crosswords. 167 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:37,630 Alec Bloom didn't the one for whom it is issued. 168 00:11:37,731 --> 00:11:39,266 He was comfortable growing up in the middle class, 169 00:11:39,399 --> 00:11:40,934 yet he pretends to be poor for votes. 170 00:11:41,068 --> 00:11:42,435 Don't fall for it. 171 00:11:42,569 --> 00:11:44,337 He said he was homeless, but Alec Bloom's family 172 00:11:44,437 --> 00:11:46,073 she lived in the building where apartments are sold 173 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:48,241 for more than a million dollars. 174 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:51,311 Can you trust Alec Bloom that he will fulfill his promises 175 00:11:51,411 --> 00:11:53,313 if he can't even tell the truth about yourself? 176 00:11:53,413 --> 00:11:55,082 No, you can't. 177 00:11:55,182 --> 00:11:56,850 Paid by the Coalition of concerned voters New... 178 00:11:58,485 --> 00:11:59,619 I told you it was bad. 179 00:11:59,753 --> 00:12:01,521 Definitely not good. 180 00:12:01,621 --> 00:12:03,891 I researched this one Coalition of Concerned Voters. 181 00:12:03,957 --> 00:12:06,559 It consists of a bunch of foundations, 182 00:12:06,626 --> 00:12:08,929 one of which he leads Winnie Crawford. 183 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:11,231 Judge Crawford's widow she was really busy. 184 00:12:11,331 --> 00:12:12,900 I should never have had lunch with her. 185 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:14,868 I knew she couldn't be trusted. 186 00:12:14,968 --> 00:12:17,404 And where did her people come from? all these things, at all? 187 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:19,139 Alec Bloom's opposition 188 00:12:19,272 --> 00:12:20,774 she followed same contacts as me. 189 00:12:20,908 --> 00:12:23,410 They just managed to get it more people who have spoken. 190 00:12:23,510 --> 00:12:25,946 You mean, they lied. None of this is true. 191 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:28,081 Politics is a dirty game. 192 00:12:28,148 --> 00:12:29,616 You know that better than most. 193 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:31,885 I thought Chicago was bad. 194 00:12:31,985 --> 00:12:35,255 Besides, Teddy is still keep your distance 195 00:12:35,355 --> 00:12:37,958 meaning he avoided Gonzo's blog, 196 00:12:38,058 --> 00:12:39,559 and that really hurts. 197 00:12:39,626 --> 00:12:40,928 She stopped smiling in photos. 198 00:12:41,028 --> 00:12:43,330 Teddy probably did just feels protective. 199 00:12:43,430 --> 00:12:44,965 Not that you need protection. 200 00:12:45,065 --> 00:12:46,834 Teddy thinks that I'm not very rational 201 00:12:46,934 --> 00:12:48,635 when it comes to my love life. 202 00:12:48,768 --> 00:12:49,970 Are you? 203 00:12:50,070 --> 00:12:52,873 Not. But can you blame me? 204 00:12:52,973 --> 00:12:55,642 The eyes of the whole city they are focused on Alec Bloom, 205 00:12:55,742 --> 00:12:58,378 and his eyes are on me. 206 00:12:58,478 --> 00:13:01,982 And, oh, he's really good the suit stands. 207 00:13:02,983 --> 00:13:04,584 Oh, God, I'm so sorry. 208 00:13:04,651 --> 00:13:06,719 I think I need more female friends to talk to. 209 00:13:06,820 --> 00:13:07,855 You need them. 210 00:13:07,955 --> 00:13:08,989 - Elsbeth. - Yes? 211 00:13:09,089 --> 00:13:10,657 - Are you ready to go? - I did. 212 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,359 I read the whole thing autopsy report. 213 00:13:12,492 --> 00:13:15,162 There were clues black and white nylon fibers 214 00:13:15,262 --> 00:13:16,997 in Morris Long's nasal passages, 215 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:18,999 maybe from a scarf or a pillow. 216 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:20,600 Huh. 217 00:13:20,700 --> 00:13:23,536 If Morris lived in New York, why did he stay in a hotel? 218 00:13:23,670 --> 00:13:24,872 You will see. 219 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:39,920 Only in New York. 220 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:44,191 I thought I was obsessive. 221 00:13:44,992 --> 00:13:46,159 Sorry. NYPD. 222 00:13:46,259 --> 00:13:47,527 Can you tell us where we could find 223 00:13:47,627 --> 00:13:49,062 people who runs the tournament? 224 00:13:49,196 --> 00:13:50,964 I can't believe it. 225 00:13:51,031 --> 00:13:52,199 Killed? 226 00:13:52,299 --> 00:13:53,500 I'm sorry, ma'am. 227 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:55,202 When was the last time you seen morris? 228 00:13:55,335 --> 00:13:58,105 Last Saturday, during initial rounds of Division A. 229 00:13:58,205 --> 00:13:59,973 He went to his room during the lunch break, 230 00:14:00,073 --> 00:14:01,474 and never came down. 231 00:14:01,574 --> 00:14:03,510 Morris sent me a message to he doesn't feel well. 232 00:14:03,576 --> 00:14:06,513 Does anyone else have it working on tournament seen or heard from him? 233 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:07,547 Not. 234 00:14:07,647 --> 00:14:08,815 He texted me Monday morning 235 00:14:08,882 --> 00:14:10,683 that he left town in order to recover. 236 00:14:10,750 --> 00:14:12,085 I assumed it was serious 237 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,321 because he didn't miss it tournament in 27 years. 238 00:14:14,421 --> 00:14:15,722 All this time I thought he was sick 239 00:14:15,855 --> 00:14:18,191 and you say it is Morris was dead? 240 00:14:18,258 --> 00:14:20,127 That's terrible. 241 00:14:20,961 --> 00:14:22,562 But it's so weird. 242 00:14:22,662 --> 00:14:24,131 What do you think? 243 00:14:24,231 --> 00:14:26,233 Well, you said he was staying in a rented cabin outside the city, 244 00:14:26,366 --> 00:14:28,401 but Morris has own cabin in the Poconos, 245 00:14:28,501 --> 00:14:30,337 which is equally far from the city. 246 00:14:30,437 --> 00:14:31,738 Mmm. 247 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:36,109 Who here knows the tournament best and Morris Long? 248 00:14:36,209 --> 00:14:39,079 The best solvers. 249 00:14:39,179 --> 00:14:41,248 We all heard he was sick. 250 00:14:41,348 --> 00:14:42,682 Who would do such a thing? 251 00:14:42,782 --> 00:14:45,118 It's Morris Long controversial figure. 252 00:14:45,252 --> 00:14:47,754 He is loved, of course. 253 00:14:47,854 --> 00:14:49,689 but he was getting a bunch of hate mail. 254 00:14:49,789 --> 00:14:53,026 Morris has been hiring lately younger compilers. 255 00:14:53,126 --> 00:14:54,427 Compiler? 256 00:14:54,527 --> 00:14:56,563 People which create a crossword puzzle. 257 00:14:56,629 --> 00:14:58,265 I thought Morris was doing that. 258 00:14:58,365 --> 00:15:00,267 No, Morris edited the crossword puzzle. 259 00:15:00,367 --> 00:15:01,801 He had great power. 260 00:15:01,935 --> 00:15:03,770 People would rage at him 261 00:15:03,870 --> 00:15:05,939 because it allowed the use of slang, 262 00:15:06,073 --> 00:15:09,977 internet jargon, younger musical references. 263 00:15:10,110 --> 00:15:12,179 Has anyone complained to his face? 264 00:15:12,279 --> 00:15:13,646 No one would dare. 265 00:15:13,780 --> 00:15:16,349 Except maybe Simon. 266 00:15:16,449 --> 00:15:20,020 He won more times than anyone, so I guess Simon felt it 267 00:15:20,120 --> 00:15:22,722 to have a free hand when it comes to Morris. 268 00:15:22,822 --> 00:15:24,124 When I think about it, 269 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:25,892 Simon complained about Morris last weekend. 270 00:15:25,993 --> 00:15:28,428 Something about how Morris is asked Elaine out on a date. 271 00:15:28,495 --> 00:15:31,464 I have a feeling that Simon is a bit enchanted by her. 272 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:34,467 But who here isn't in love with Elaine? 273 00:15:34,567 --> 00:15:37,037 Especially now when she was divorced. 274 00:15:44,978 --> 00:15:46,646 Do you hear that? 275 00:15:46,746 --> 00:15:48,248 Now it is tuned. 276 00:15:48,348 --> 00:15:49,482 I think so? 277 00:15:51,018 --> 00:15:52,252 Woof. 278 00:15:52,352 --> 00:15:54,954 So how long have you been there piano tuner? 279 00:15:55,022 --> 00:15:57,357 - Oh. 38 years. - Wow. 280 00:15:57,457 --> 00:15:58,858 I used to be a concert pianist. 281 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:00,260 I went to Juilliard. 282 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:02,029 But the performance lost its charm. 283 00:16:02,162 --> 00:16:03,896 Everyone has their own opinion. 284 00:16:03,997 --> 00:16:08,435 While the tone... it's either right or it's wrong. 285 00:16:08,501 --> 00:16:09,869 We heard you were upset because it was 286 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,105 Morris called out another player named Elaine. 287 00:16:12,172 --> 00:16:14,407 Someone said you are were in love with her. 288 00:16:14,507 --> 00:16:16,509 Who told you that? 289 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:17,910 I thought she was married. 290 00:16:18,011 --> 00:16:19,579 Divorced, actually. 291 00:16:19,679 --> 00:16:22,982 So you told Morris about your disappointment? 292 00:16:23,050 --> 00:16:26,719 I mentioned it to him between rounds. 293 00:16:26,853 --> 00:16:28,688 May he rest in peace. 294 00:16:28,788 --> 00:16:30,323 My dissatisfaction with Morris 295 00:16:30,423 --> 00:16:32,692 it had nothing to do with it with my friendship with Elaine. 296 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:34,561 It was the problem of the tournament. 297 00:16:34,661 --> 00:16:37,197 I just didn't think he should distinguish competitors. 298 00:16:37,297 --> 00:16:39,066 Oh, I can understand that. 299 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:42,369 Have you expressed your dissatisfaction anyone else? 300 00:16:42,469 --> 00:16:44,737 Ah, you all use it such great words. 301 00:16:44,871 --> 00:16:48,375 Because why say "disagree" when you can say "dissatisfaction" 302 00:16:48,475 --> 00:16:53,813 and make people stop and wonder what are you talking about? 303 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:57,317 So did you tell anyone? 304 00:16:57,384 --> 00:17:00,820 To someone like Marjorie, president of the newspaper? 305 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:03,156 Not. I let it go. 306 00:17:03,256 --> 00:17:05,023 Yes, wait a minute. 307 00:17:05,092 --> 00:17:06,925 Six seventy-five. 308 00:17:07,859 --> 00:17:10,930 I always carry the exact amount. 309 00:17:11,064 --> 00:17:13,266 One of my best qualities. Oh. 310 00:17:13,366 --> 00:17:15,402 - May I put this away? - No, no, no. 311 00:17:15,535 --> 00:17:18,637 Don't touch it. Those are my study materials. 312 00:17:19,506 --> 00:17:21,308 The final is in two days. 313 00:17:21,407 --> 00:17:22,842 Did I answer all your questions? 314 00:17:22,942 --> 00:17:24,810 For now. 315 00:17:26,246 --> 00:17:28,381 Oh. One more thing. 316 00:17:28,481 --> 00:17:30,016 What did you think of the job? 317 00:17:30,083 --> 00:17:33,153 which Morris Long did as an editor? 318 00:17:34,254 --> 00:17:36,556 I always respected Morris. You know? 319 00:17:36,623 --> 00:17:39,526 He allowed it that the crossword puzzle develops, 320 00:17:39,626 --> 00:17:41,894 what i know that a lot of people didn't like it. 321 00:17:41,994 --> 00:17:45,532 I always enjoy the opportunity to try new things. 322 00:17:45,632 --> 00:17:49,102 You know, pop culture, linguistic trends. 323 00:17:49,202 --> 00:17:50,803 Crossword puzzles keep me young. 324 00:18:03,316 --> 00:18:05,985 Fortunately, no one else he did not reside here after Morris. 325 00:18:07,787 --> 00:18:08,888 What are you doing? 326 00:18:08,955 --> 00:18:11,057 What do you think this is? 327 00:18:11,158 --> 00:18:12,559 Broken plastic? 328 00:18:12,625 --> 00:18:14,527 That. 329 00:18:14,627 --> 00:18:15,962 Maybe it's nothing. 330 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,266 So what do you think detective? 331 00:18:19,366 --> 00:18:21,601 I think I hope that the next one guests will not use the bathtub. 332 00:18:21,668 --> 00:18:24,003 - Why is that? - The reception received several calls 333 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:25,472 from this floor last weekend. 334 00:18:25,605 --> 00:18:28,375 It's obviously in the ice machine constantly running out of ice. 335 00:18:28,475 --> 00:18:31,544 In the sense that someone was trying keep the body cool? 336 00:18:31,644 --> 00:18:35,415 Which means the killer was waiting to move the body. 337 00:18:35,482 --> 00:18:37,317 The semi-final was last weekend. 338 00:18:37,417 --> 00:18:39,752 So we are rightly asking someone from the tournament. 339 00:18:39,819 --> 00:18:41,354 Mm-hmm. 340 00:18:41,488 --> 00:18:45,292 But how did the killer get down body to Morris's car 341 00:18:45,392 --> 00:18:47,994 without anyone noticing? 342 00:18:58,705 --> 00:18:59,672 Trudy. 343 00:18:59,772 --> 00:19:01,140 - Hi. - Hey. 344 00:19:01,241 --> 00:19:02,842 - I like your bag. - Oh. 345 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:04,277 Do you mind if I touch her? 346 00:19:04,344 --> 00:19:05,578 Oh. Of course. 347 00:19:05,678 --> 00:19:07,046 Thanks. 348 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:10,383 Ah, that's right cute crossword pattern. 349 00:19:10,517 --> 00:19:11,818 The tournament divides them. 350 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:13,486 I'm sure they would give it to you if you ask. 351 00:19:13,586 --> 00:19:15,388 Oh. Oops. 352 00:19:15,488 --> 00:19:19,392 Yeah, uh, after we heard morris news, 353 00:19:19,492 --> 00:19:23,396 i have to drown my sorrows in drink. 354 00:19:23,496 --> 00:19:25,898 I'm so sorry about your friend. 355 00:19:26,032 --> 00:19:27,734 Ah, thanks. 356 00:19:27,867 --> 00:19:30,069 I really shouldn't drink before the final, 357 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:31,571 but I don't think it matters. 358 00:19:31,704 --> 00:19:34,541 Simon will probably win and this year. 359 00:19:34,641 --> 00:19:36,075 I wish I knew his secret. 360 00:19:36,209 --> 00:19:37,477 Simon says-- 361 00:19:37,577 --> 00:19:38,745 Oh, that's funny. 362 00:19:38,878 --> 00:19:40,713 "Simon says." 363 00:19:40,847 --> 00:19:43,883 He says he likes to keep up with pop culture, 364 00:19:44,016 --> 00:19:45,685 that it keeps it relevant. 365 00:19:45,752 --> 00:19:46,853 Simon said that? 366 00:19:46,953 --> 00:19:49,522 Please. 367 00:19:49,589 --> 00:19:51,591 We're all trying to keep up with pop culture, 368 00:19:51,724 --> 00:19:52,925 but none of us likes it. 369 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:54,894 Simon least of all. 370 00:19:54,994 --> 00:19:58,130 A few years ago, the crossword puzzle put a reference to Survivor. 371 00:19:58,231 --> 00:20:00,600 That was before it is reality TV took off. 372 00:20:00,733 --> 00:20:04,571 And Simon got so angry that he wrote angry letter to Morris. 373 00:20:04,704 --> 00:20:08,541 He was bored by the doc the newspaper did not publish an apology 374 00:20:08,641 --> 00:20:11,578 and promised never to refer again that genre. 375 00:20:11,678 --> 00:20:13,713 Of course, that didn't last long 376 00:20:13,813 --> 00:20:15,214 but Simon drove his own. 377 00:20:15,282 --> 00:20:18,351 I think he enjoys it to complain. 378 00:20:18,451 --> 00:20:19,652 Don't tell. 379 00:20:19,752 --> 00:20:21,921 Well, I'll let you come back to his sadness. 380 00:20:22,021 --> 00:20:25,024 - Oh. Thanks. - Once again, I'm so sorry for your friend. 381 00:20:25,091 --> 00:20:26,192 Thank you. 382 00:20:26,259 --> 00:20:27,860 - That's so nice. - Okay. 383 00:20:33,533 --> 00:20:35,001 You know, it's slippery outside. 384 00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:36,803 You should throw away the salt every morning. 385 00:20:36,903 --> 00:20:38,571 I reported my concern reception, 386 00:20:38,638 --> 00:20:40,607 but obviously nobody received the message. 387 00:20:40,740 --> 00:20:42,975 You know, if I slip, I may have to... 388 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:47,580 What is she doing? 389 00:20:47,680 --> 00:20:48,981 Thank you. 390 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:50,317 Sorry. 391 00:20:50,417 --> 00:20:52,819 Elizabeth-- or-or Alice Beth. 392 00:20:52,952 --> 00:20:54,220 I forgot your name. 393 00:20:54,287 --> 00:20:57,123 Elsbeth Tascioni. 15 letters. 394 00:20:57,256 --> 00:20:58,625 Elsbeth. 395 00:20:58,725 --> 00:21:00,760 You are disturbing Elaine with all that police work. 396 00:21:00,827 --> 00:21:02,629 She doesn't bother me. 397 00:21:02,729 --> 00:21:06,499 I'm upset about of what happened to Morris. 398 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:09,135 He was such a brilliant man. 399 00:21:09,235 --> 00:21:12,972 - Hmm. - There was really no one like him. 400 00:21:14,374 --> 00:21:16,476 Oh, come on. 401 00:21:16,609 --> 00:21:18,177 Elaine, lighten up. 402 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:20,347 I mean, everyone we have to leave sometime. 403 00:21:20,447 --> 00:21:23,082 You don't have to cheer up. 404 00:21:23,182 --> 00:21:24,751 That's a big loss. 405 00:21:24,817 --> 00:21:26,953 It seems so you really loved him. 406 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:29,556 Loved him? She barely knew the man. 407 00:21:30,357 --> 00:21:33,426 Actually, I think so that I loved him. 408 00:21:33,526 --> 00:21:37,129 It is so tragic that she was needed Morris's death 409 00:21:37,229 --> 00:21:38,365 to understand it. 410 00:21:38,465 --> 00:21:40,967 Ah. 411 00:21:54,347 --> 00:21:56,015 Uh, you know in times like these, 412 00:21:56,148 --> 00:21:58,818 it's important to stay connected with people. 413 00:21:58,918 --> 00:22:00,387 You are right. 414 00:22:00,487 --> 00:22:04,090 I should reschedule my flight and go home to Boston tonight. 415 00:22:04,190 --> 00:22:06,826 No, don't do that. 416 00:22:06,926 --> 00:22:08,395 Stay and finish the tournament. 417 00:22:08,495 --> 00:22:10,563 You are such a talented solver. 418 00:22:10,697 --> 00:22:12,599 T-You tried so hard. 419 00:22:12,699 --> 00:22:14,133 Really? 420 00:22:14,233 --> 00:22:16,703 That's what Morris would do wanted. 421 00:22:17,904 --> 00:22:20,407 I'll leave you two alone. 422 00:22:20,507 --> 00:22:23,009 Good luck, Elaine. 423 00:22:23,075 --> 00:22:24,444 Simon. 424 00:22:28,247 --> 00:22:30,116 Ooh. 425 00:22:33,586 --> 00:22:35,422 What? 426 00:22:35,555 --> 00:22:36,889 We have a love triangle: 427 00:22:37,023 --> 00:22:40,427 Simon, Elaine and a memory of Morris Long. 428 00:22:40,527 --> 00:22:43,329 And do you see all those black and white gift bags? 429 00:22:43,396 --> 00:22:45,398 - They are made of nylon. - Good observation. 430 00:22:45,498 --> 00:22:46,566 I'll call forensics. 431 00:22:46,666 --> 00:22:47,900 I can take one to test 432 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,569 to fibers from Morris' autopsy. 433 00:22:49,669 --> 00:22:51,571 I also got copies hotel security footage, 434 00:22:51,671 --> 00:22:53,205 so maybe we'll get lucky there. 435 00:22:53,272 --> 00:22:56,443 Simon told us that he didn't sorry to no one else 436 00:22:56,543 --> 00:22:58,177 about Morris dating a player. 437 00:22:58,244 --> 00:22:59,746 But after talking to Trudy, 438 00:22:59,846 --> 00:23:03,616 I don't think Simon is the type who lets anything go. 439 00:23:04,751 --> 00:23:07,019 - Oh, okay. - Yes. 440 00:23:07,086 --> 00:23:08,421 All right. 441 00:23:25,137 --> 00:23:26,172 Can't sleep? 442 00:23:26,272 --> 00:23:27,874 Oh. 443 00:23:27,974 --> 00:23:29,842 Didn't even close an eye. I hope I didn't wake you up. 444 00:23:29,942 --> 00:23:32,845 Ah, no, it's fine. I can't sleep either. 445 00:23:32,912 --> 00:23:34,514 Do you want to solve crossword puzzle with me? 446 00:23:36,716 --> 00:23:38,184 - You're halfway there. - Hmm. 447 00:23:38,284 --> 00:23:39,552 On all of them. 448 00:23:39,619 --> 00:23:41,954 I don't like to be held back one square. 449 00:23:43,723 --> 00:23:45,291 Ah! 450 00:23:45,424 --> 00:23:48,861 You're still thinking about election ad, right? 451 00:23:48,961 --> 00:23:50,597 I-I don't know why I'm surprised by that 452 00:23:50,697 --> 00:23:52,765 but to suggest if my family lived 453 00:23:52,899 --> 00:23:54,867 in a million dollar apartment is ridiculous. 454 00:23:54,934 --> 00:23:56,102 I mean, how much does it cost to buy now 455 00:23:56,202 --> 00:23:57,737 compared to renting then 456 00:23:57,804 --> 00:24:00,607 is exactly what I'm talking about in his campaign. 457 00:24:00,707 --> 00:24:03,510 It's too late for this kind of anger. 458 00:24:03,610 --> 00:24:06,513 Alec, I have to to say something. 459 00:24:06,613 --> 00:24:09,616 One of the foundations who produced that ad 460 00:24:09,716 --> 00:24:14,386 hosted by Winnie Crawford, widow of Judge Crawford, 461 00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:16,956 with whom I recently had lunch. 462 00:24:17,056 --> 00:24:19,592 Did you have lunch with her? Why? 463 00:24:19,692 --> 00:24:21,628 Well, he seemed to want to know the truth 464 00:24:21,761 --> 00:24:24,030 about her late husband. 465 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:26,098 Instead, she asked about you. 466 00:24:26,198 --> 00:24:28,067 What did you say to her? 467 00:24:28,134 --> 00:24:29,569 Nothing. 468 00:24:29,669 --> 00:24:31,070 What is there to say anyway? 469 00:24:31,170 --> 00:24:34,641 You're so clean they had to make up dirt about you. 470 00:24:35,742 --> 00:24:38,077 She really doesn't like you, right? 471 00:24:38,177 --> 00:24:40,513 Well, the ideas I present are a threat 472 00:24:40,613 --> 00:24:42,148 to people like Winnie Crawford. 473 00:24:42,281 --> 00:24:44,984 We play for very different teams. 474 00:24:45,117 --> 00:24:47,119 I would just like to that she didn't target you. 475 00:24:47,186 --> 00:24:49,856 You are so good and honest. 476 00:24:49,989 --> 00:24:52,625 You don't belong the ugly world of politics. 477 00:24:52,725 --> 00:24:56,462 I used to defend governor of Illinois. 478 00:24:56,529 --> 00:24:57,897 Didn't I mention that? 479 00:24:57,997 --> 00:25:01,968 You really are an extraordinary woman. 480 00:25:07,039 --> 00:25:09,175 Although maybe you are took too much upon herself 481 00:25:09,275 --> 00:25:12,178 in 3 o'clock in the morning. 482 00:25:12,311 --> 00:25:14,881 Let's see. 483 00:25:14,981 --> 00:25:17,516 Seven letters. "Alien best friend." 484 00:25:17,650 --> 00:25:20,419 It starts with "E", ends with a "T". 485 00:25:20,519 --> 00:25:22,889 Oh. E.T. 486 00:25:22,989 --> 00:25:25,391 A little boy. 487 00:25:25,491 --> 00:25:28,828 "Elliott." 488 00:25:28,895 --> 00:25:30,930 Oh, I love that movie. 489 00:25:31,030 --> 00:25:32,498 I've never watched E.T. 490 00:25:32,565 --> 00:25:35,067 We didn't have a video recorder. Don't tell anyone. 491 00:25:35,167 --> 00:25:36,368 Really? 492 00:25:36,468 --> 00:25:37,904 Oh, we can watch it together. 493 00:25:38,037 --> 00:25:39,305 But be warned: 494 00:25:39,405 --> 00:25:42,308 the ending always makes me want to hysterical crying. 495 00:25:42,408 --> 00:25:46,312 Elsbeth, if I win in this election... 496 00:25:47,379 --> 00:25:48,477 ...what will it mean for us? 497 00:25:50,516 --> 00:25:52,719 Well, I don't know. 498 00:25:52,852 --> 00:25:55,054 I guess you will have to win first. 499 00:25:59,425 --> 00:26:00,860 All right. 500 00:26:01,661 --> 00:26:02,561 "South Dakota." 501 00:26:02,695 --> 00:26:03,896 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 502 00:26:05,698 --> 00:26:07,199 To be clear, 503 00:26:07,266 --> 00:26:09,268 nobody asked you to stay staying up all night solving the crossword puzzle. 504 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:13,405 All those empty squares are me mocked. 505 00:26:15,074 --> 00:26:18,477 I looked through the crosswords for the last ten years, 506 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:20,913 and I found a pattern edited by Morris Long. 507 00:26:21,013 --> 00:26:22,081 Mm-hmm? 508 00:26:22,214 --> 00:26:23,215 Earlier crosswords are definitely 509 00:26:23,315 --> 00:26:24,917 more intellectually challenging. 510 00:26:25,017 --> 00:26:26,953 They include more difficult words. 511 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:31,123 And there's an awful lot references to Anaïs Nin. 512 00:26:31,223 --> 00:26:32,859 And newer crossword puzzles tend to 513 00:26:32,925 --> 00:26:35,127 pop culture and youthful expression. 514 00:26:35,227 --> 00:26:36,528 I could have told you that too. 515 00:26:36,595 --> 00:26:39,131 Well, it's still a fun way to shorten the time 516 00:26:39,231 --> 00:26:40,967 while I'm drinking your expensive coffee. 517 00:26:41,067 --> 00:26:44,203 And then we have today's crossword puzzle. 518 00:26:44,303 --> 00:26:47,106 There's something wrong with her. 519 00:26:47,206 --> 00:26:50,009 It seems... old fashioned. 520 00:26:50,109 --> 00:26:51,944 Let's take "23 horizontal". 521 00:26:52,078 --> 00:26:56,482 "Behave in a humble or helpful manner." 522 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:59,118 And the only thing that fits is "cringe", 523 00:26:59,218 --> 00:27:01,120 which is one definition those words. 524 00:27:01,253 --> 00:27:03,255 Unless you're under 35. Then it means something else. 525 00:27:03,355 --> 00:27:05,291 According to my children, 526 00:27:05,391 --> 00:27:08,394 "cringe" is when Claudia and I we dance in the kitchen. 527 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:09,896 Exactly! 528 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:11,630 Although I disagree with your children. 529 00:27:11,731 --> 00:27:13,332 I think it sounds like it really sweet. 530 00:27:13,432 --> 00:27:16,135 - Ah. - So why... 531 00:27:17,670 --> 00:27:18,971 Wait. 532 00:27:19,706 --> 00:27:23,142 When Morris Long edited this crossword puzzle? 533 00:27:23,275 --> 00:27:25,277 Morris sends us edited crossword puzzle 534 00:27:25,377 --> 00:27:26,512 in two separate series: 535 00:27:26,612 --> 00:27:28,414 weeks and weekend crosswords. 536 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:30,817 He emailed us this week's weekend crosswords 537 00:27:30,950 --> 00:27:34,854 last Monday morning at 11:45. 538 00:27:35,621 --> 00:27:37,957 Morris was dead Monday morning. 539 00:27:38,057 --> 00:27:40,192 But I have his email here. 540 00:27:40,326 --> 00:27:43,129 We think someone else accessed it his e-account. 541 00:27:43,229 --> 00:27:45,564 Maybe with his text messages. 542 00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:49,001 It is very likely that Morris was never sick. 543 00:27:49,101 --> 00:27:52,839 Are you saying that I corresponded? with Morris' killer? 544 00:27:54,640 --> 00:27:56,175 Oh my god. I had no idea. 545 00:27:56,308 --> 00:28:00,346 Ms. Lee, how hard is it do a crossword puzzle? 546 00:28:00,479 --> 00:28:02,048 It depends on who is doing it. 547 00:28:02,181 --> 00:28:05,017 They would have to know the crossword puzzle and her tongue intimately. 548 00:28:05,117 --> 00:28:07,653 What many of they know the best solvers. 549 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:10,356 Solvers always think they can work Morris's work better than him, 550 00:28:10,489 --> 00:28:13,760 but crossword editing is much harder than it looks. 551 00:28:15,194 --> 00:28:16,395 Is there any way we can get 552 00:28:16,528 --> 00:28:18,264 advance copy of tomorrow's crossword puzzle? 553 00:28:18,364 --> 00:28:19,631 Why? 554 00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:22,902 It wouldn't hurt to get one several expert opinions. 555 00:28:23,002 --> 00:28:25,004 The southwest corner was chaos. 556 00:28:25,071 --> 00:28:27,740 You cannot cross name a city I've never heard of 557 00:28:27,874 --> 00:28:31,210 with an obscure name publishing houses from the 18th century. 558 00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:34,914 Okay, look, I like this word: "laity". 559 00:28:35,014 --> 00:28:36,715 But the description was too vague. 560 00:28:36,816 --> 00:28:38,284 "Ordinary people"? 561 00:28:38,384 --> 00:28:41,453 I thought he was referring to the film, but nothing matched. 562 00:28:41,553 --> 00:28:43,823 Are you sure Morris edited this? 563 00:28:43,923 --> 00:28:45,291 Not. 564 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:48,761 I'm sure of it now, this is not edited by Morris Long. 565 00:28:48,895 --> 00:28:50,729 I thought it was okay. 566 00:28:50,830 --> 00:28:53,432 Better than usual, actually. 567 00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:56,903 I notice that your accreditation lanyard is torn. 568 00:28:57,003 --> 00:29:00,606 Your string is tied, a the others have a plastic clip. 569 00:29:00,739 --> 00:29:01,707 What happened? 570 00:29:01,808 --> 00:29:04,243 I... I don't know. 571 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:06,813 Cheap plastic things, they shoot. 572 00:29:07,847 --> 00:29:09,215 Are we done here? 573 00:29:09,281 --> 00:29:11,383 Because I would really like to get back to studying for finals. 574 00:29:11,483 --> 00:29:13,185 Of course. You are free. 575 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:14,954 Thanks. 576 00:29:18,590 --> 00:29:21,293 Thank you. That was fun. 577 00:29:21,928 --> 00:29:24,096 Oh. You dropped your key card. 578 00:29:24,196 --> 00:29:26,365 You know, you shouldn't leave this cover on her. 579 00:29:26,465 --> 00:29:29,101 Someone might find him and find out your room number... 580 00:29:30,302 --> 00:29:32,138 606. 581 00:29:32,271 --> 00:29:33,572 It's Morris's room. 582 00:29:33,672 --> 00:29:35,975 Why do you have a key to his room? 583 00:29:36,075 --> 00:29:37,376 I knew! 584 00:29:37,443 --> 00:29:39,145 You slept with Morris. 585 00:29:39,245 --> 00:29:41,113 Please don't tell my husband. 586 00:29:41,213 --> 00:29:44,383 Morris and Trudy had secret meetings? 587 00:29:44,483 --> 00:29:46,552 And he still had temerity ask you out? 588 00:29:46,618 --> 00:29:50,422 I guess it was never to be believed a slob like Morris Long. 589 00:29:52,892 --> 00:29:55,227 How long have you and Morris been together seen? 590 00:29:55,294 --> 00:29:57,596 Once a year the last four years. 591 00:29:57,663 --> 00:29:59,899 We had no contact out of the tournament. 592 00:29:59,966 --> 00:30:01,968 Well, I did once wrote a letter 593 00:30:02,068 --> 00:30:03,836 but that was as an answer to my letter. 594 00:30:03,936 --> 00:30:05,671 I objected to the description 595 00:30:05,804 --> 00:30:07,406 for "damson plum" because traditional damson... 596 00:30:07,473 --> 00:30:11,510 Maybe just focus on this year's tournament. 597 00:30:11,610 --> 00:30:13,712 When did you and Morris meet? 598 00:30:13,812 --> 00:30:15,481 Just that one time. 599 00:30:15,614 --> 00:30:19,151 At the opening party, uh last friday night 600 00:30:19,251 --> 00:30:22,922 Morris slipped me the key to his room and said to come at 11:00 p.m. 601 00:30:23,022 --> 00:30:25,420 But I swear, it was the only time I was in his room. 602 00:30:25,491 --> 00:30:26,959 Why should we trust you? 603 00:30:27,026 --> 00:30:29,495 Because Morris never allowed it no romantic contact 604 00:30:29,595 --> 00:30:31,363 on Division A resolution days. 605 00:30:31,463 --> 00:30:32,498 What about your husband? 606 00:30:32,631 --> 00:30:34,600 Tom? He doesn't solve crossword puzzles. 607 00:30:34,700 --> 00:30:35,834 He is dyslexic. 608 00:30:35,935 --> 00:30:37,836 Uh, I mean, was he jealous? 609 00:30:37,970 --> 00:30:40,672 Maybe he came to confront Morris and things turned violent. 610 00:30:40,772 --> 00:30:43,142 Oh, that's impossible. 611 00:30:43,209 --> 00:30:44,543 Tom had no idea. 612 00:30:44,643 --> 00:30:45,978 Good fun. 613 00:30:46,045 --> 00:30:47,479 I'm sorry. 614 00:30:47,579 --> 00:30:49,348 I thought it was on purpose. 615 00:30:49,481 --> 00:30:50,883 Where is your husband now? 616 00:30:50,983 --> 00:30:53,119 He won't get here until Sunday. 617 00:30:53,219 --> 00:30:56,722 Tom drives me here and back from Delaware every year. 618 00:30:56,822 --> 00:30:58,657 I don't drive, so... 619 00:30:58,757 --> 00:31:01,060 Y-You don't drive? Never? 620 00:31:01,193 --> 00:31:03,595 I never passed my driver's license. 621 00:31:04,463 --> 00:31:06,498 All right, Trudy. That's all for now. 622 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:09,201 can i go Oh, thank you. 623 00:31:09,301 --> 00:31:11,437 I'm so late in studying. 624 00:31:11,537 --> 00:31:12,905 I'm so curious. 625 00:31:13,039 --> 00:31:15,207 How to learn anyway for a crossword tournament? 626 00:31:15,307 --> 00:31:17,209 Most of us look through old crossword puzzles. 627 00:31:17,343 --> 00:31:21,247 That's right. I noticed that Simon had a bunch of them in the bar. 628 00:31:21,347 --> 00:31:24,216 Oh, he has more than heaps of them. 629 00:31:24,316 --> 00:31:26,585 Simon always exaggerates. 630 00:31:26,685 --> 00:31:28,554 He brings a whole trunk full of them. 631 00:31:28,654 --> 00:31:31,290 Bringing? What kind of coffin? 632 00:31:32,658 --> 00:31:35,161 I know it's here somewhere. 633 00:31:36,395 --> 00:31:37,863 This is him. 634 00:31:37,964 --> 00:31:41,167 He left the hotel at 04:30 in the morning on Monday with the coffin. 635 00:31:41,233 --> 00:31:44,603 It's Simon, for sure. with a very large trunk. 636 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:46,939 Big enough for the body. 637 00:31:47,073 --> 00:31:48,874 Now, how do we prove it? 638 00:31:55,647 --> 00:31:57,149 There you are. 639 00:31:59,685 --> 00:32:01,320 Wow, it's humid in here. 640 00:32:01,420 --> 00:32:02,888 It's getting noisy down there. 641 00:32:02,955 --> 00:32:04,623 People sing out of tune all the time. 642 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:07,126 Can you tell us where you went on monday morning at dawn? 643 00:32:07,226 --> 00:32:09,261 We saw you on the hotel security tape 644 00:32:09,361 --> 00:32:11,097 how you push a huge suitcase. 645 00:32:11,197 --> 00:32:12,398 That's my packing case. 646 00:32:12,464 --> 00:32:14,633 I took it home. 647 00:32:14,733 --> 00:32:15,934 I needed a decent shower. 648 00:32:16,035 --> 00:32:18,170 Hot water in this hotel is a joke. 649 00:32:18,270 --> 00:32:20,172 Can you prove you went home? 650 00:32:20,306 --> 00:32:21,673 Of course. 651 00:32:21,807 --> 00:32:24,876 I have a taxi bill here somewhere. 652 00:32:25,477 --> 00:32:27,279 If you went just home to shower, 653 00:32:27,379 --> 00:32:29,248 why did you carry the trunk? 654 00:32:30,016 --> 00:32:31,650 Because I stayed there study all day. 655 00:32:31,750 --> 00:32:33,352 I keep my crosswords in the trunk. 656 00:32:33,485 --> 00:32:35,821 You should really think about transferring all that paper 657 00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:37,256 on a tablet or something similar. 658 00:32:37,323 --> 00:32:39,891 It's much more practical solve the crossword puzzle online. 659 00:32:39,992 --> 00:32:42,294 No, that's not the way being resolved... 660 00:32:43,029 --> 00:32:45,031 It doesn't matter. You solve the crossword in your own way, 661 00:32:45,131 --> 00:32:46,832 and I will continue to solve it on my own. 662 00:32:46,932 --> 00:32:49,201 Oh! I would love to learn your way! 663 00:32:49,335 --> 00:32:52,271 I just got back crossword puzzles-- temporarily. 664 00:32:52,338 --> 00:32:56,542 This one is from two weeks ago. I found it in my recycling bin. 665 00:32:56,675 --> 00:32:58,344 What is the problem? 666 00:32:58,477 --> 00:33:01,613 Oh. Well, I keep getting stuck here in the corner. 667 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:03,182 "17 horizontal". 668 00:33:03,282 --> 00:33:06,985 The description is "unrealistic", but nothing suits me. 669 00:33:07,086 --> 00:33:09,021 When you have a problem, you have to work around it. 670 00:33:09,155 --> 00:33:11,990 - May I? - Mm-hmm. 671 00:33:12,058 --> 00:33:13,359 "Everyday font." 672 00:33:13,459 --> 00:33:14,893 "Arial." 673 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:17,229 It is crossed with "atrium". 674 00:33:17,329 --> 00:33:19,131 - Oh. - That's right, you have 675 00:33:19,231 --> 00:33:21,367 "data bank". 676 00:33:21,467 --> 00:33:24,236 Now you have more letters to solve your problematic description. 677 00:33:24,370 --> 00:33:27,073 - Uh-huh. - And there it is. 678 00:33:27,206 --> 00:33:29,575 Woof. That was so cool. 679 00:33:29,708 --> 00:33:31,677 I'm not familiar with this word, though. 680 00:33:31,743 --> 00:33:34,213 "Delulu." What-- Is that Italian? 681 00:33:34,313 --> 00:33:36,415 No, that's slang. 682 00:33:36,548 --> 00:33:37,916 It means "delusional". 683 00:33:38,050 --> 00:33:40,786 Oh. 684 00:33:40,886 --> 00:33:43,355 Like when someone thinks to have a chance with a person 685 00:33:43,455 --> 00:33:46,758 which is completely out of his league? 686 00:33:47,526 --> 00:33:49,328 Of course. That's one way it's used. 687 00:33:49,428 --> 00:33:53,432 A real must have finger on the pulse of events 688 00:33:53,532 --> 00:33:55,701 to be so good at crossword puzzles. 689 00:33:56,602 --> 00:33:59,905 Well, I'll let you go to get back to studying. 690 00:34:00,739 --> 00:34:02,574 It was nice talking to you. 691 00:34:04,910 --> 00:34:06,412 Ah. 692 00:34:09,380 --> 00:34:10,916 What are you looking forward to? 693 00:34:11,016 --> 00:34:13,952 My son finally is coming to dinner. 694 00:34:14,085 --> 00:34:15,420 He avoided me 695 00:34:15,521 --> 00:34:18,524 so I had to lure him with its famous lasagna. 696 00:34:18,623 --> 00:34:20,958 Well, I hope you haven't planned dinner tonight. 697 00:34:21,092 --> 00:34:22,928 Simon Carroll lied to us. 698 00:34:24,929 --> 00:34:26,431 I'm sure it is. 699 00:34:26,565 --> 00:34:27,966 About what exactly? 700 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:30,034 Officer Paulson found the taxi driver from Simon's account. 701 00:34:30,037 --> 00:34:33,072 He doesn't remember any passengers with a large suitcase on Monday morning. 702 00:34:33,405 --> 00:34:34,973 And after all, the driver had his golf clubs 703 00:34:35,107 --> 00:34:37,208 in the back of the taxi all last week, 704 00:34:37,275 --> 00:34:39,911 so he wouldn't be able to fit the coffin. 705 00:34:39,978 --> 00:34:45,784 So Simon put Morris's body into his coffin, 706 00:34:45,884 --> 00:34:47,518 and then went down by elevator... 707 00:34:48,987 --> 00:34:52,224 ...six stories, loaded it into Morris's car, 708 00:34:52,324 --> 00:34:56,527 and then, without the coffin, Simon took a taxi 30 blocks away... 709 00:34:57,929 --> 00:35:00,199 ...to your apartment, 710 00:35:00,299 --> 00:35:02,668 took the bill, and then he went back... 711 00:35:04,035 --> 00:35:05,537 ...to the hotel to take Morris's body away... 712 00:35:07,973 --> 00:35:10,176 ...to the hut. 713 00:35:11,277 --> 00:35:13,145 It's a real conundrum. 714 00:35:13,245 --> 00:35:16,215 I think we'll have to see that coffin. 715 00:35:17,516 --> 00:35:20,619 See? It's full of crosswords, just like i said. 716 00:35:20,719 --> 00:35:22,688 It smells like brand new skin. 717 00:35:22,788 --> 00:35:24,556 How long have you had this? 718 00:35:24,656 --> 00:35:26,358 It's hard to say. 719 00:35:26,492 --> 00:35:28,093 What is this? 720 00:35:28,160 --> 00:35:29,928 Just normal wear and tear. 721 00:35:30,028 --> 00:35:31,163 Is it? 722 00:35:31,297 --> 00:35:35,767 Or you were trying to get old brand new suitcase by having it 723 00:35:35,834 --> 00:35:37,536 scratched tuning fork? 724 00:35:37,669 --> 00:35:40,206 That's a wild accusation. 725 00:35:40,339 --> 00:35:43,475 Oh, I think so it makes perfect sense. 726 00:35:43,542 --> 00:35:47,012 If, for some reason, you got rid of their old trunk 727 00:35:47,145 --> 00:35:48,647 and had to replace it. 728 00:35:48,747 --> 00:35:53,352 You have a vivid imagination for a detective, right? 729 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:55,454 Do you really mean it? to kill someone 730 00:35:55,554 --> 00:35:58,490 whom I consider a friend, someone who I've known for decades, 731 00:35:58,557 --> 00:36:00,926 and to drag his body in the future? 732 00:36:01,026 --> 00:36:03,529 So what, hitchhiking back to town? 733 00:36:03,629 --> 00:36:04,796 There is a train, actually. 734 00:36:04,896 --> 00:36:06,698 I wouldn't waste it a full day of study 735 00:36:06,832 --> 00:36:09,535 in such a creepy way and a grotesque expedition. 736 00:36:09,635 --> 00:36:14,206 I would never hurt Morris Long, for what he is. 737 00:36:14,306 --> 00:36:15,941 He is the man behind it the only things 738 00:36:16,041 --> 00:36:18,677 which is consistent with me brought joy to life. 739 00:36:18,744 --> 00:36:21,112 I've been solving since I was nine years old 740 00:36:21,213 --> 00:36:25,183 Met Tribune crossword puzzle every God's day, without exception, 741 00:36:25,251 --> 00:36:27,486 in the newspaper, the way God intended. 742 00:36:27,553 --> 00:36:30,256 So if you don't have more to ask, 743 00:36:30,356 --> 00:36:32,324 please would you... 744 00:36:32,424 --> 00:36:35,561 would you leave me alone and let me study in peace? 745 00:36:45,070 --> 00:36:47,706 I'm thinking of a six letter word for "he did it". 746 00:36:47,806 --> 00:36:48,940 Mmm. 747 00:36:49,074 --> 00:36:51,076 What if we can find Simon's old trunk? 748 00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:53,512 I bet it's up in Stillford, somewhere near the hut. 749 00:36:53,612 --> 00:36:55,247 If we can prove it that he was up there 750 00:36:55,347 --> 00:36:56,715 we can prove that he killed Morris Long. 751 00:36:56,782 --> 00:36:58,450 Of course, but I don't have time go out of town. 752 00:36:58,584 --> 00:37:00,118 I have other cases. 753 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:02,120 Simon wasn't even the first the suspect who yelled at me today. 754 00:37:02,254 --> 00:37:03,589 I'll call Deputy Bernard. 755 00:37:03,689 --> 00:37:06,592 Leave it to us, we will find that trunk. 756 00:37:07,393 --> 00:37:08,760 Well, that was a failure. 757 00:37:08,860 --> 00:37:10,462 We checked every garbage container 758 00:37:10,596 --> 00:37:12,398 between the hut and train stations. 759 00:37:12,464 --> 00:37:14,866 It's not my favorite way to spend the afternoon, 760 00:37:14,933 --> 00:37:16,635 but you have a lovely town. 761 00:37:16,768 --> 00:37:18,069 I'm just so confused. 762 00:37:18,136 --> 00:37:20,071 Where did Simon put that trunk? 763 00:37:20,171 --> 00:37:22,508 Best guess? It's at the bottom of the Hudson River. 764 00:37:22,608 --> 00:37:24,943 But it was a noble effort. 765 00:37:25,043 --> 00:37:26,978 are you sure that you don't want me to drive you 766 00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:28,347 to a station closer to the city? 767 00:37:28,447 --> 00:37:30,482 Oh, no. It's okay. I love the train. 768 00:37:30,582 --> 00:37:32,117 I can catch up on reading. 769 00:37:32,217 --> 00:37:34,420 - Is there a newspaper kiosk here? - Oh, I'm sorry, not at this station. 770 00:37:34,486 --> 00:37:37,055 All we have is that old newspaper box. 771 00:37:37,155 --> 00:37:39,124 Oh, that will do. 772 00:37:39,224 --> 00:37:40,459 Ah! 773 00:37:40,559 --> 00:37:43,729 These old newspaper boxes are so frustrating 774 00:37:43,829 --> 00:37:46,432 if you don't have the exact amount. 775 00:37:46,498 --> 00:37:48,133 Wait a minute. 776 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:50,469 I have it. 777 00:37:54,606 --> 00:37:56,975 Somehow, folks they push on 778 00:37:57,042 --> 00:38:00,111 after a devastating loss Morris Long. 779 00:38:00,178 --> 00:38:03,315 The only thing that seems to be to lift everyone's spirits 780 00:38:03,415 --> 00:38:07,052 is the thrill of watching Division A finalist 781 00:38:07,152 --> 00:38:09,688 as they solve their last crossword puzzle on stage. 782 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:13,325 And now is a good time to remind listeners 783 00:38:13,425 --> 00:38:15,361 that we are still looking donations 784 00:38:15,461 --> 00:38:17,429 during our fundraiser. 785 00:38:18,530 --> 00:38:19,965 Please. 786 00:38:20,065 --> 00:38:21,299 We beg you. 787 00:38:21,400 --> 00:38:23,335 I can't play anymore this game with you. 788 00:38:23,402 --> 00:38:25,236 The last crossword puzzle just about to start. 789 00:38:25,371 --> 00:38:28,840 Oh, we're sorry, but I mean that you will want to hear this crossword puzzle. 790 00:38:28,940 --> 00:38:30,476 We have solved every description! 791 00:38:30,542 --> 00:38:34,079 We know you had "words" with Morris 792 00:38:34,179 --> 00:38:35,881 in his hotel room last weekend, 793 00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:40,852 most likely around Elaine, because you both had your eye on her. 794 00:38:40,952 --> 00:38:42,621 Calling Simon Carroll 795 00:38:42,721 --> 00:38:43,889 to the main stage. 796 00:38:44,022 --> 00:38:45,791 Simon? 797 00:38:46,692 --> 00:38:47,926 The final starts in a minute. 798 00:38:48,026 --> 00:38:50,562 ok yes I'm in love with Elaine. 799 00:38:50,662 --> 00:38:52,931 That is not a motive for murder. 800 00:38:53,064 --> 00:38:54,666 Well, that discussion got pretty hot, 801 00:38:54,766 --> 00:38:56,702 and so you broke clip on his shoelace. 802 00:38:56,768 --> 00:38:58,437 We found a part of her in Morris' room. 803 00:38:58,570 --> 00:39:00,238 And then you have it 804 00:39:00,372 --> 00:39:03,642 suffocated with a gift bag like this! 805 00:39:06,111 --> 00:39:09,581 Using any bag for killing someone is just wrong! 806 00:39:09,681 --> 00:39:12,083 But you had a problem: 807 00:39:12,183 --> 00:39:14,252 You shouldn't have missed it tournament. 808 00:39:14,386 --> 00:39:19,124 So you left Morris' body on ice while you continued to play. 809 00:39:19,257 --> 00:39:20,592 All right, we have to move on 810 00:39:20,726 --> 00:39:22,894 Elaine McClusk. 811 00:39:22,994 --> 00:39:24,129 Come here, Elaine. 812 00:39:24,262 --> 00:39:26,598 What? 813 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:34,272 All right, solvers, get started with his puzzles for three, two, one. 814 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:36,174 You were smart, though. 815 00:39:36,274 --> 00:39:38,977 Taking a taxi home was clever way to explain 816 00:39:39,077 --> 00:39:42,948 why you and the coffin you were not at the hotel on Monday. 817 00:39:43,081 --> 00:39:45,411 But we know you didn't take it suitcase home. 818 00:39:45,851 --> 00:39:48,148 You brought it with Morris' body 819 00:39:48,654 --> 00:39:51,085 in the cabin you rented using Morris' email. 820 00:39:52,323 --> 00:39:53,987 Where did you leave his body? in the forest. 821 00:39:53,988 --> 00:39:55,322 If he hadn't been found so soon, 822 00:39:55,393 --> 00:39:56,862 maybe you would got away with it. 823 00:39:56,962 --> 00:39:59,030 But you didn't. Why? 824 00:39:59,130 --> 00:40:01,600 Because you are it will be a habit. 825 00:40:01,700 --> 00:40:04,503 And what is one thing that you do 826 00:40:04,636 --> 00:40:07,305 every god day, without exception? 827 00:40:07,439 --> 00:40:09,808 You handle the Met Tribune crossword! 828 00:40:09,941 --> 00:40:12,010 Just like the one that you bought at the train station 829 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:15,246 on the way back after disposing of Morris' body. 830 00:40:15,313 --> 00:40:16,615 We found your fingerprints 831 00:40:16,715 --> 00:40:18,116 on the coins in the newspaper box. 832 00:40:18,183 --> 00:40:20,185 Luckily for us, 833 00:40:20,285 --> 00:40:23,221 always carry the correct amount. 834 00:40:23,321 --> 00:40:24,623 Simon Carroll, you are under arrest 835 00:40:24,723 --> 00:40:26,558 for the murder of Morris Long. 836 00:40:28,827 --> 00:40:31,096 Thank you. 837 00:40:39,838 --> 00:40:41,372 Simon. 838 00:40:42,941 --> 00:40:44,342 You won? 839 00:40:44,442 --> 00:40:46,111 That's how it should be. 840 00:40:46,211 --> 00:40:48,113 What's going on? 841 00:40:48,213 --> 00:40:50,816 I didn't think so that any of this will happen. 842 00:40:50,882 --> 00:40:52,518 I'm afraid it's Simon 843 00:40:52,618 --> 00:40:53,685 killed Morris. 844 00:40:55,053 --> 00:40:56,688 Is this true? 845 00:40:57,856 --> 00:41:00,726 I did it because I'm in love with you, Elaine. 846 00:41:03,529 --> 00:41:05,764 Who asked you to do that? 847 00:41:12,237 --> 00:41:14,305 It's not exactly how I imagined his first victory. 848 00:41:14,405 --> 00:41:16,174 Oh, I hope it doesn't spoil her. 849 00:41:16,241 --> 00:41:18,577 You deserve that trophy. 850 00:41:20,546 --> 00:41:21,880 Thanks. 851 00:41:22,013 --> 00:41:23,849 My kids will be so happy. 852 00:41:23,949 --> 00:41:26,151 They helped me learn. They are both in high school, 853 00:41:26,251 --> 00:41:28,820 so they keep me in the loop with new expressions. 854 00:41:30,622 --> 00:41:34,292 I really liked the way Morris put it in all those younger references. 855 00:41:34,392 --> 00:41:37,495 Lately, the best part solving the crossword puzzle 856 00:41:37,596 --> 00:41:40,398 was that I was solving it with their children. 857 00:41:44,169 --> 00:41:45,604 I really love "Goonies". 858 00:41:45,737 --> 00:41:47,806 And, yes, I had that old-fashioned snack box. 859 00:41:47,906 --> 00:41:50,408 But if we talk about the best movies of the 80s... 860 00:41:50,542 --> 00:41:52,678 Otherwise known as late 1900s. 861 00:41:52,744 --> 00:41:55,213 Please stop calling it that. 862 00:41:55,280 --> 00:41:57,949 Then it must be E.T., unmatched. 863 00:41:58,083 --> 00:42:01,119 Oh, I love that movie so much, but the ending always makes me cry. 864 00:42:01,219 --> 00:42:03,021 A perfectly acceptable reaction. 865 00:42:03,121 --> 00:42:04,990 Pass me the lasagna, please. 866 00:42:07,859 --> 00:42:10,428 My sweet Teddy. 867 00:42:10,528 --> 00:42:11,697 I missed you. 868 00:42:11,763 --> 00:42:13,498 Let's never fight again. 869 00:42:18,069 --> 00:42:20,138 Mom, I have something to say. 870 00:42:21,607 --> 00:42:24,643 I'm sorry I can't see what you see in Alec. 871 00:42:24,743 --> 00:42:28,413 M-Maybe it's my new job, or maybe i'm just a cynic 872 00:42:28,513 --> 00:42:30,215 so even one grain of doubt is too much, 873 00:42:30,315 --> 00:42:32,584 but the only thing that matters to me is that you are happy. 874 00:42:32,684 --> 00:42:35,453 He seems quite nice, and he really tries 875 00:42:35,587 --> 00:42:38,924 so if you like Alec, um, I'll keep trying. 876 00:42:39,024 --> 00:42:40,826 Not. 877 00:42:40,926 --> 00:42:43,294 Never doubt your intuition. 878 00:42:45,263 --> 00:42:47,966 I think Alec is a liar.