This goo was worth a point in January 2025.

publication date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 (part of January 2025)

category: Television

clue: He put words in the mouths of Tony Soprano, Nucky Thompson, Dwight Manfredi, and Jordan Belfort.

explanation: Winter is a longtime writer and producer known for his work in The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire (which he created), and Tulsa King. He was nominated for an Oscar for writing the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky

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