Word Count: 70
Average Length: 5.40
Difficulty: 4 out of 5
After a sojourn in Scandinavia last week, today’s straightforward themeless makes a few stops in Asia. I’ll use it as an excuse to showcase a couple of photos taken in the Indian state of Kerala, where 21 Across is an official language.


Just one other comment: Our first dog was a [24 Down]-an Terrier named Harry, who was adorable, athletic, stubborn, soulful, and frustratingly aloof. RIP Harry. Here’s a picture.

Til next week, enjoy, share, and be well. Coming up next will be a themed puzzle where artists of the canvas and the recording studio collide.