Conundrum: Pic Tac Toe VIII

After a six-year hiatus, Pic Tac Toe is back — rested and ready!

In a Pic Tac Toe puzzle, there are nine pictures in a three-by-three grid, like Tic-Tac-Toe. In each row, column, and diagonal, there is a common theme that unites the three pictures. The challenge is to find the eight themes.

You can click on each image to see the image source, which may help with identification.



Please post whatever you come up with in the comments section.

Enjoy!

UPDATE: All eight correct themes provided by Jeff. See comments for all correct themes.

4 Responses to “Conundrum: Pic Tac Toe VIII”

  1. Jeff Says:

    / Vice Presidents

    \ Batman actors

    Left column: Rays? (If so… the Al Gore one is pretty clever.)

    Middle column: Christians

    Right column: Coins (pence, penny, 50 cent)

    Top row: Michaels

    Middle row: Glasses? (I could maybe find a vague Biopic connection)

    Bottom row: ??? (They all occasionally perform as solo acts?)

    Nice work, this is good stuff.

  2. Bill Says:

    Welcome, Jeff!

    All 7 answers are correct.

    As for the bottom row, you are close. They all have been performers, and have been recognized for their work in a similar way.

  3. Jeff Says:

    I don’t think 50 Cent has won an oscar yet, so…

    Bottom row: Grammy Award Winners?

  4. Bill Says:

    You are correct! Way to go, Jeff!

    Top Row: MICHAELS (Keaton, Rapaport, Pence)

    Center Row: GLASSES (Pictured)

    Bottom Row: GRAMMY WINNERS (Al Gore, Christian McBride, 50 Cent)

    Left Column: RAYS (Kroc, Charles, Sun)

    Center Column: CHRISTIAN NAME IS CHRISTIAN (Slater, Bale, McBride)

    Right Column: CENTS (Pence, Penny, 50 Cent)

    Slash: VICE PRESIDENTS (Mike Pence, Dick Cheney, Al Gore)

    Backslash: MOVIE BATMEN (Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Val Kilmer)

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