Navigating Unexpected Roadblocks: Strategies for Handling Detours

Adam Wagner, a crossword constructor, presents a creative visual theme in his latest crossword puzzle for The New York Times. The puzzle features pairs of across entries with decorative barricades and struck-out elements. By solving one entry and taking a detour using the connected entries, a new term is formed. The theme revolves around bike detours rather than driving, challenging the auto-centric mindset.