This goo was worth a point in April 2024.

publication date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 (part of April 2024)

category: Music

clue: After a dive into the deep end of the music pool, this singer resurfaced with a hit single about self-control (not breath control) and learned to freestyle over an impressive variety of genres.

explanation: Swims released the single "Lose Control" in June 2023, which climbed the charts and reached #1 in March 2024. The swimming references in the clue were all plays on his name. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West


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