Is it bad I immediately realized it was SETTLERSOFCATAN33AStrategy board game that rewards holders of 17-across and 53-across[---------------], despite having rarely played it?
Top-notch, NYT+ quality puzzle! The theme is great, and too many clever, unique clues to count. Especially loved the chocolatier reference, I had completely forgotten that game existed!
That was fun! Though I am embarrassed at how long I stared at 17-across17AExcessive force?[-----------] missing one letter, even having 33-across33AStrategy board game that rewards holders of 17-across and 53-across[---------------].