Friday: Some Sly Friday Cluing! - 6 October 2023 New York Times Crossword

This is the New York Times crossword puzzle for Friday, 6 October 2023:

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[heatherwhaley]

I found this a straightforward solve, nothing too tricky.

[socraticgambler]

Completing the puzzle first then hearing Chris describing the peculiarities of the Beat it! clue and knowing he's going to laugh when he sees it in quotes later...😅

[BrianParente]

A little American radio station call sign trivia: 95% of the time, a radio station in a city west of the Mississippi River will begin with a a K (such as the answer today, being in Minnesota). A station east of the river will begin with a W (WCBS, WFAN, etc). There are some exceptions, but I think the clue including the state of origin was a hint that the answer was meant to begin with K.

[TheJameslehr]

No hints to be given away here, no worry! Today's Friday Crossword done in a very RELAXED mood or mode. It sort of has a way of winning me over. But not all crossword puzzles come off the same way to the solvers. So if you beg to differ chime in.

[Evil-King]

Senior Skip Day refers to in high school when all seniors dont show up even though school is still on for that day.

When I was in high school the district always sort of looked the other way when it came to that. Never explicitly mentioning it was a thing, but also not punishing anyone who participated. It was purposely always on the same day Freshman - Juniors took their state testing and no teachers had anything planned for the seniors. I suspect that might not be the case for all high schools though.