Today’s NYT Crossword puzzle will be tricky if you’re unfamiliar with the West Side Story musical. The clue relating to Maria doesn’t give much away, and the name itself isn’t even in the top 1,000 baby girl’s names. So, guessing is out of the question.
Not only is this clue in the July 24 NYT mini crossword puzzle tricky because the name’s fairly unique, but there are a few people to whom the answer could apply. If you’re here, you’re in luck, because I’m a musical nerd with the answer.
