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See, fun, right?Sigh. The most interesting mistake I made came at the most interesting answer in the grid interesting, in that it felt not at all in keeping with the mindset / humor / frame of reference of the Entire rest of the puzzle: HERB 25D: Marijuana, slangily. Had the "H " and quickly wrote in HASH seemed more like what someone who uses the expression "OH, MY STARS!" would call marijuana. This puzzle doesn't really warrant further comment. Signed, Rex Parker, King of CrossWorld The first time I ever heard the phrase HUNKERED down, I was smitten. Couldn't wait to use that in conversation. Now, HUNKERing has become pretty much a lifestyle choice. Lucky me, I guess. But, back in the day, a roommate might score some HERB, not what we called it, and we would get the munchies. My job was to cook popcorn using a stainless steel skillet, no easy task. They ATE it and never complained about the old maids or the scorched bits.

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However, if you don't want to spend more than $100 on a smoke detector—you should have several in your home—then check out the Roost Smart Battery. This 9 volt Wi Fi connected battery costs just $35, goes into any smoke detector, and alerts your phone when the alarm goes off. Make sure you check out all of our top picks for smart speakers, lights, locks, and more on our best smart home gadgets page. Like the Nest Protect, the OneLink Safe and Sound detects smoke and carbon monoxide, sends an alert to your smartphone, and tells you the type and location of the fire or condition. But for those times when it's not warning you of fire, you can use it for a great many other things. With Amazon's Alexa and a very competent 10 watt speaker, the Safe and Sound can play music, listen to audiobooks, and access Alexa's thousands of skills.

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Through the Xfinity Home app you can adjust the lights, monitor security footage, and turn up the heat before you get home. These automation abilities are made possible through partner devices like Nest thermostats or GE lighting. And while the extensive options for add on equipment offer all the conveniences of a modern smart home, you can go basic with Xfinity’s starter equipment — just sensors and a control center. Price$29. 99 per month for year one, $39. 99 per month for year two States servedAlabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin ServicesProfessional monitoringHome automation FeesInstallation feeVideo recording cost per cameraTermination fee TermsTwo year contractAccording to J.