"NYT Crossword Clues: Wearable Party Gear, Greek Fables, and Tape Cassettes"

The New York Times crossword puzzle for September 14, 2023, created by Vasu Seralathan, features a theme centered around the letter X. The X is used as a symbol for various things, including a kiss, multiplication, a strike in bowling, a cross, and the Roman numeral for 10. The puzzle requires solvers to read the Down entries differently when they intersect with an X symbol in the Across entries. The constructor also notes that solvers can draw an X on the grid by connecting the five X's. Tricky clues and additional non-theme material add to the challenge of the puzzle.