"I'm reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it ___!" (groaner) NYT

The crossword clue "I'm reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it ___!" (groaner)" with the answer "DOWN" refers to describe a gripping or engaging book. The twist here is that the book is about antigravity, a concept that defies the normal rules of gravity, suggesting that the reader literally cannot put the book down because it would float away.

The answer "DOWN" cleverly ties into the pun, highlighting the contrast between the idea of being unable to put something down due to its captivating nature and the literal effect of antigravity on physical objects.

The crossword clue "I'm reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it ___!" (groaner)" with the answer "AWAY" refers to set something aside or stop reading it. The joke here is that since the book is about antigravity, the reader can't physically put the book away because it would float, defying gravity.

This pun combines the literal idea of antigravity with the figurative expression of being unable to stop reading a compelling book. The answer "AWAY" fits the groaner by linking the concept of antigravity with the idea of not being able to set the book aside.

The crossword clue "I'm reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it ___!" (groaner)" with the answer "ASIDE" refers to stop reading or set the book down temporarily. However, the joke is that since the book is about antigravity, the reader cannot physically put it aside, as it would float in defiance of gravity.

The humor arises from the interplay between the literal idea of antigravity, which makes it impossible to set the book aside, and the figurative expression of being unable to stop reading a compelling book.

The crossword clue "I'm reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it ___!" (groaner)" with the answer "OFF" refers to delay or procrastinate, which can also be interpreted as putting something aside. The humor comes from the fact that if the book is about antigravity, the reader cannot literally put it "off" or set it aside because it would float away.

The pun combines the figurative meaning of "put it off" (to delay) with the literal challenge of dealing with an antigravity effect, where the book would not stay put. Thus, "OFF" is a fitting and humorous answer that plays on the dual meanings of the phrase.