"NYT Crossword Solutions: Oct. 16-17, 2023 and Barflies' Favorites"
The New York Times crossword puzzle for October 16, 2023, was created by constructors Michael Lieberman and Andrea Carla Michaels, who designed it to challenge fans' expertise in cinema. The themed entries in the puzzle are names of physically fit movie stars, and the revealer is "MOVIE BUFFS," which describes both fans of films and the stars themselves. The puzzle also includes some tricky clues, such as the use of "buff" to mean enthusiasm or savvy, and the term "buttinskies" to mean gossips. The constructors collaborated on this puzzle after meeting at the 2023 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.