Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Complete set in musical ... Complete set in musical comedy / FRI 2-19-21 / Modern lead-in to speak / Short pioneer in West Coast hip-hop / Pal of Seinfeld and Costanza / Parent company of Gerber and Lean Cuisine Friday, February 19, 2021 Constructor: Amanda Rafkin Relative difficulty: 9:44 AM The case for LAY being past tense is weak, imo. Too many names in this puzzle.