ThemaNational Pickle Day
The Spear on the Side
A pickle can be the best bite beside a sandwich, whether we favor sour dill or something sweet. National Pickle Day on November 14 celebrates that everyday pleasure. Solve today’s crossword, then tell us which pickle gets your vote.
Sometimes the best bite on the plate is the one tucked beside the sandwich. We give lunch our full attention, then reach for that pickle spear and remember how much a little crunch and sharpness can do. It is a side dish with a fairly strong opinion.
National Pickle Day falls on November 14, giving us a reason to appreciate something we might otherwise eat without much thought. Pickling has helped preserve food for thousands of years, but a jar of cucumbers, dill, and garlic still feels like a simple pantry pleasure. Something practical can also be something we look forward to opening.
And we have our preferences. Some of us want a sour dill pickle that makes our mouths pucker. Others would rather have a sweet slice tucked into a burger. There is room for the refrigerator jar made at home, the deli spear, and the fried pickle dipped in something creamy. We do not all have to agree on the best version to understand the appeal.
Try today’s crossword, named for National Pickle Day, and share your pickle preferences in the comments. Do you save the spear for last, eat it first, or offer it to someone who has been eyeing it all through lunch?