Cryptic of the Year #8
Ten of this puzzle's answers relate to a specific year—can you figure out which? (Highlight the spoilered text at the end of this post to see the answer!) This puzzle is another ancient request via my stream, this time by Liari , prolific British-style cryptic setter (who recently debuted in the Times, congrats!). She left the year up to me, so I hope she approves! Once again, skaldskaparmal helped me out with a test solve—thank you, friend! Finally, I just want to take this opportunity to pad this blog post so the spoilered answer text doesn't show up in the preview. Welp, that should do it. Thanks for solving! [ solve online ] [ pdf ] [ .ipuz ] SOLUTION: (highlight to reveal) The word BLOG(S) was coined… 11 countries officially adopted the EURO… FUTURAMA and SPONGEBOB premiered… NAPSTER launched… SPLENDA was introduced… The DREAMCAST came out… BABY ONE MORE TIME debuted… OCTOBER SKY premiered… The first book of A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS was published… …and it all hap...