Theme: "All in a Day's Work" - Each common phrase is rephrased as if it's part of the job description fitting the professional in the clue.
34. Part of a deckhand's job description?: TIE THE KNOT.
42. Part of an EPA technician's job description?: TEST THE WATERS.
66. Part of a wedding caterer's job description?: TAKE THE CAKE.
72. Part of an angler's job description?: HOLD THE LINE.
95. Part of a museum curator's job description?: GET THE PICTURE.
102. Part of a road maintenance worker's job description?: PAVE THE WAY.
119. Part of a set designer's job description?: MAKE THE SCENE.
We've seen fitting job themes in the past few years, but none with this "verb + the + noun" consistency. This extra layer attracted Pattie's attention, I'm sure.
Across:
5. Thinks the world of: ADORES.
11. Stain layer: COAT.
15. Chat__: GPT. GPT stands for Generative Pre-training Transformer. A mouthful.
18. Evening, in Venice: SERA.
19. Cool Ranch snack brand: DORITOS.
21. Wheelbarrow part: AXLE.
22. Bike tire filler: AIR.
27. Doodlebug, e.g.: ISOPOD.
28. Focused, at work: ON TASK.
30. Cold snap temps: TEENS.
31. Annapurna's country: NEPAL. Annapurna's is the 10th-highest mountain in the world.
32. Hill builder: ANT.
37. Hidden: SECRETED.
41. "You saved the day!": MY HERO.
46. Subside a bit: EASE OFF.
50. "Blech!": UGH.
51. Pack animal: ASS.
52. Penny prez: ABE.
53. Lane marked with diamonds: Abbr.: HOV.
54. Texter's chuckle: LOL.
55. "Tough noogies": TOO BAD.
58. All thumbs: CLUMSY.
60. Expatriate: EMIGRE. Am I an emigre?
63. Puff from an iron: STEAM.
64. Pie __ mode: ALA.
68. Toddler's siesta: NAP TIME.
71. Tiny puncture: PINHOLE.
76. Install, as carpeting: LAY.
77. Moisten while roasting: BASTE. I associate this word with Thanksgiving turkey.
81. Oil-rich peninsula: ARABIA.
82. Criticize sharply: ASSAIL.
84. Prepared for takeoff: TAXIED.
85. Tip, briefly: REC. Recommendation.
86. Cars singer Ocasek: RIC.
88. Coffee holder: URN.
89. Like unsewn edges: RAW.
91. Sharks and minnows, essentially: TAG. Is this a gimme to you guys?
92. Camrys and Corollas: TOYOTAS.
99. Like winter base layers: WOOLEN.
101. 96-Down member: HOOPSTER. 96. Charlotte NBA team: HORNETS.
106. Caviar: ROE.
107. Drops from the sky: RAINS.
111. Select few: ELITE.
112. Greet the day: AWAKEN.
115. Famous Liverpudlian: LENNON. John Lennon was born in Liverpool.
116. Heart-pumping class: AEROBICS.
122. French vineyard designation: CRU.
123. Quite frequently: A LOT.
124. Western topper: STETSON.
125. White-tailed sea eagle: ERNE. I want to have a dark green tail.
126. Sci-fi subjects: ETS.
127. Sheer delight: GLEE.
128. Lengthy exam answers: ESSAYS.
129. Planetary system center: STAR. And 75. Third in a noted set of eight: EARTH. Solar system planets.
Down:
2. Like thick fog: DENSE.
3. Turn down?: DROOP. Truly "turn down".
4. Looked beyond: SAW PAST.
5. Med. condition that often presents in childhood: ADHD.
6. Forest female: DOE.
7. Hosp. theaters: ORS. Not famliar with this "operating theater" meaning.
8. Lasagna cheese: RICOTTA.
9. British boarding school by the Thames: ETON.
10. Separate, as laundry: SORT.
11. Ignition insert: CAR KEY.
12. Good Grips brand: OXO.
13. The complete set: ALL.
14. Vacillates: TEETERS.
15. Ancient Greek physician: GALEN. Google shows that he served several Roman Emperors, including Marcus Aurelius.
16. Grand instrument: PIANO.
17. Lovers' meeting: TRYST.
20. Stadium spot: SEAT.
24. Vacancy sign: TO LET.
26. Orange __ tea: PEKOE.
29. Virtual city population: SIMS.
32. Son of Zeus: ARES.
33. Reportage: NEWS.
35. Ted's alternate nickname: THEO.
36. Cry aboard a frigate: HEAVE HO.
38. Landlocked African country: CHAD. The other answer is MALI. We also have 53. Spotted African predator: HYENA.
39. List-shortening abbr.: ET AL.
40. World premiere: DEBUT.
42. Sounds of disapproval: TUTS.
43. Four-award acronym: EGOT.
44. Cleat or clog: SHOE.
45. Update after a survey: RE-MAP.
47. Gymnast Korbut: OLGA.
48. Food picker-upper: FORK.
49. Hightail it: FLEE.
56. Cozy inn, casually: B AND B.
57. Master luthier: AMATI. From Cremona.
58. Sleeveless tops, briefly: CAMIS. And
74. Like some wedding gowns: LACY.
59. Craft: SKILL.
61. __ toast: MELBA.
62. Alpine climber's tool: ICE AX.
64. Noshed: ATE.
65. Pastel purple hue: LILAC.
67. "Above __ deep and dreamless sleep / The silent stars go by": THY.
69. Egyptian ruler: PHARAOH.
70. Follow: ENSUE.
72. Stag: HART.
73. Milkshake mix-in at Five Guys: OREO.
78. In __: as found: SITU.
79. Shred: TEAR.
80. Periphery: EDGE.
83. Gaga over: INTO.
84. Silly billy: TWIT.
87. Archipelago piece: ISLE.
89. Property takeback: REPO.
90. Cathedral recess: APSE.
93. Have a debt with: OWE TO.
94. Canvas carrier: TOTE BAG. So many people go crazy over Trader Joe's mini tote bags.
95. Nibble (on): GNAW.
97. Agriculture goddess: CERES. Roman goddess.
98. Hypnotic states: TRANCES.
100. Discarded cells: E WASTE.
102. Tranquility: PEACE.
103. Warning: ALERT.
104. Computer bug: VIRUS.
105. Some purple tubers: YAMS. Just bought some at the farmers market. I like boiling them with walnuts.
108. Like argon: INERT.
109. Mamma's mamma: NONNA.
110. Scornful look: SNEER.
113. "Running up That Hill" singer Bush: KATE.
114. Squeaks (out): EKES.
115. Tinted sunglasses part: LENS.
117. Sick: ILL.
118. Iowa college: COE.
120. Screening org.: TSA.
121. Today, in Spanish: HOY.
C.C.
It wasn’t terribly difficult.
ReplyDeleteEach of the themed answers was a relevant in-the-language phrase that was relatively easy to suss. The only thing I didn’t know was what “sharks and minnows” referred to but I assume it is some kind of children’s game. Anyway, FIR, so I’m happy.
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteEasy theme to suss. Many of the themers almost filled themselves. Never heard of "Sharks and Minnows" nor NONNA. Fortunately, both were already filled. Needed my trusty Wite-Out for TskS/TUTS and mAle/HART. Very smooth solve. Nice work, Susan, Katie, and C.C.
Thank you, Susan, Katie, and C.C.
ReplyDeleteI started at the bottom, so MAKE THE SCENE was my first theme fill. When I filled PAVE THE WAY, I sussed that the remaining theme answers would be in the same format. Pretty easy Sunday.
FIW, missing with NaNNA x LENNaN. Would have helped had I sussed out the meaning of "Liverpudlian." in spite of that I enjoyed today's workout. Thanks to Susan and Katie for that, and to CC for another informative review. IIRC, ORS are called theaters because in the old days operations were performed in rooms with tiers of seating for students and looky-loos to watch the proceedings. (Gotta remember that public floggings and hangings were once part of our macabre heritage too.)
ReplyDeleteSad time here. Last week my DW's daughter and son (who are closer to me than my own flesh and blood) came to visit, and in consultation with our PCP have decided to begin hospice for my wife next week. I knew her time was coming, but this made it real.
I'd guess NONNA is some variation (Italian?) of Nana for grandmother.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if "operating theater" refers to a general area (like the European Theater of WWII), or that esp. in teaching hospitals, a balcony area for students or others to observe a procedure.