"Cracking the Clues: NYT Crossword Solutions Unveiled for July 6, 2023"

Alison Perch makes her New York Times Crossword debut with a puzzle that involves removing the letters "ME" from theme entries to create new words. The revealer at 20A is the first three words of the song "TAKE ME OUT to the Ball Game," and the second revealer at 53A is "MAKE MONEY," indicating that the theme entries are types of currency. Tricky clues include text slang "OBVI" for "obviously" and the riddle clue for "ROOM." The constructor expresses gratitude to the New York Times editorial team and offers an Easy Mode Newsletter for those who want to try the Friday puzzles with more accessible clues.