All The Way Up

This theme is a bit smaller than some others on this site, but I think it's still a satisfying payoff, especially since I couldn't believe my luck how well the revealer fit into the puzzle. 

I actually sent this puzzle to the Nobel winner the phenomenon is named after, but I haven't heard back. If you're reading this, 18-Across, it's never too late to write back... (I checked, in 2026; he's still alive!)

The Hole Thing

I had trouble coming up with a title for this puzzle because most of the relevant terms I could think of were already in the grid. It has lots of theme-related words and phrases that help reveal the trick. 

This puzzle may require a bit of manipulation, so it's fun to print it out and do it on paper if you're able.