Persian Flaw
■ · By Priyanshu Pandey · Published 2022-12-10T17:13:38.914Z
Constructor's Note
Loooooong ago, I remember reading a note in one of Dr. Feynman's lecture compilations where he discusses symmetry in particle physics. While the physics behind has escaped my memory, his example has stayed on. He tells us how the Japanese built a gateway (I guess?)that is perfectly symmetrical -- except for a single intentionally misplaced tile that is supposed to remind us that humanity is inherently flawed. The Persians had similar beliefs and the practice of a deliberate mistake in an artwork has come to be known as a "Persian flaw" among artisans.
Theme reveal: The puzzle is rotationally symmetrical, except for the circled square . So, if you cut me enough slack for my novice crossword skills, by a long shot, the circled letter may be the so-called "Persian flaw" from the title
I had always wanted to play around with palindromes, and now that I have a little more faith in myself, I can move on to some more serious wordplay
I am barely any philosopher and while I may not entirely agree with the idea, this seemed like an interesting theme for a puzzle, so here we are! :')
Thanks for 5A - ing up with me :')
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Eminem's forte
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- 1AEminem's forte
- 4A"Average at best"
- 5AIf you ___ with somebody, you barely tolerate them
- 6AThose in Cuba?
- 7AGolf course standard
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- 1DHelicopter fixture
- 2DTaiwanese computer maker
- 3DEyes do it in awe
- 4DAncient Iranian capital
- 5D___ talk