publication date: Sunday, July 10, 2016 (part of Summer 2016)

category: Music

clue: This Long Islander's songs reveal an obsession with childhood objects.

explanation: Martinez's songs included "Dollhouse," "Carousel," "Sippy Cup," "Gingerbread Man," and "Training Wheels." more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Chris Lemler


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