Picking Nits
Pie; chime payoff; quick death; investigation; school disclosure; arsonist contact; glasses; cooling
In the discussion (7)
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- The supposedly cherry pie appears to be blueberry.
- The wind chimes seem to promise a role in the murder but never pay off; an alternative balcony interruption and fall are proposed, and the husband dies too quickly.
- The investigation of Matty seems inadequate given her bar visits, the niece’s observation, the marriage and incriminating will; another view notes police are already suspicious.
- Revealing the true high-school location creates the yearbook trail that a careful mastermind should avoid.
- Using Ned’s own arsonist contact is criticized as sloppy because it lets him identify her plan and avoid the trap.
- Failing to dispose of the husband’s glasses is questioned; Ned’s stupidity and Matty’s deliberate retention of leverage are offered as explanations.
- The absence of air conditioning or fans in 1981 Florida is criticized despite the heat-wave premise.