tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59955320665843164102024-03-18T22:48:23.197-05:00L.A.Times Crossword CornerA Daily Crossword BlogZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger6077125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42422731289441859282024-03-18T03:30:00.008-05:002024-03-18T03:30:00.136-05:00Monday March 18, 2024 Mary Crane<p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Theme:</b><b> </b></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTB2UKBYvBcFCeM4DKWPzK6WvKkGj9erH0YLgzaWFFGk4EzDgwGESbZG_p6KIXbsDFLFCINR4Ax-mmKjg4lOqJkbZiNgj1Up_-QYwMZMq1rxEzKC85qBmf2ho1HJlMnB2IJ6sCYCQ7hRu17O7uBd3OeSwizy9Cs7bjEzhq-hfscxoVmo_brPCuMdoSdlo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTB2UKBYvBcFCeM4DKWPzK6WvKkGj9erH0YLgzaWFFGk4EzDgwGESbZG_p6KIXbsDFLFCINR4Ax-mmKjg4lOqJkbZiNgj1Up_-QYwMZMq1rxEzKC85qBmf2ho1HJlMnB2IJ6sCYCQ7hRu17O7uBd3OeSwizy9Cs7bjEzhq-hfscxoVmo_brPCuMdoSdlo=w224-h299" width="224" /></a></div></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Monday, everyone! sumdaze here with a fresh and fun puzzle idea from Mary Crane. As far as I can tell, this is a debut for Mary at the </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">LA Times</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">. (Her <i>NY Times</i> <a href="https://rexwordpuzzle.blogspot.com/2023/07/they-use-like-in-non-valley-girl-way.html" target="_blank">debut</a> was last July.) Congratulations, Mary!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Unfortunately, your puzzle fell on a Monday and this Monday blogger is not a fan of MAYOnnaise. I avoid all of your themed foods. Nevertheless, I am a fan of your puzzle! Well done!</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The four themed answers all feature mayonnaise (a.k.a. MAYO) as a prominent ingredient:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">17 Across. Hors d'oeuvre often seasoned with paprika: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">DEVILED EGG</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">28 Across. Picnic side dish: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">POTATO SALAD</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">36 Across. Creamy dip for buffalo wings: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">RANCH DRESSING</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">43 Across. New England seafood sandwich: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">LOBSTER ROLL</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">And the reveal:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">59 Across. Minnesota medical center, or where one might learn how to prepare 17-, 28-, 36-, and 43-Across?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">MAYO CLINIC</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. The <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/" target="_blank">Mayo Clinic</a> is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The themed clues were straightforward and without wordplay. However, revealing MAYO CLINIC as an instructional class on how to prepare recipes which contain MAYOnnaise was a delightful spin! I only wonder how Mary managed to leave out XWD favorite "aioli".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The other clues:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Across:</b><br />1. Gave a darn: <b>CARED</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAhPqi3J5vhRYWrXIgjBkau1i8r5mDXMmT0hozjeQ0jmBU9WkvD024jwfLkKoZPYudbCanvabm2e5SAhwan9-oWgbh4JjuNVK9vfqcLMWJjEe9kkMKf7mhNFf5Ce-OBQk1P1MrypuIVOlNrdzpcb9-IfkMSx7CCyFiWgC5OQEi11yr-mI-cWyAqNPqYT4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAhPqi3J5vhRYWrXIgjBkau1i8r5mDXMmT0hozjeQ0jmBU9WkvD024jwfLkKoZPYudbCanvabm2e5SAhwan9-oWgbh4JjuNVK9vfqcLMWJjEe9kkMKf7mhNFf5Ce-OBQk1P1MrypuIVOlNrdzpcb9-IfkMSx7CCyFiWgC5OQEi11yr-mI-cWyAqNPqYT4=w302-h360" width="302" /></a></div><br />6. Personal bearing: <b>MIEN</b>. Def.: a person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">MIEN likely came to English from a French word meaning "expression".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">BTW, <i>m<u>ei</u>n</i> is a German possessive pronoun meaning "my".<br /><br />10. Spongy earth: <b>MIRE</b>.<br /><br />14. __ and kicking: <b>ALIVE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ma9RdeXEVPhApfqlJufkXxV5GmgtrPFIGSFFg2Cg7nFUPGuJDp7qv3pr2JuGXlUKvQdlw-riJx2r__1bXDd2Kh3pw08bFcRVtEDiXW9u7QdutcY2zmGQBLl5AoSqqclZ4cJlzjThh04SsuOupOd_UlrGi37WhFnxk6RUepBdK4iTtHLxDhTpghybW98/s636/soccer%20kick.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="636" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ma9RdeXEVPhApfqlJufkXxV5GmgtrPFIGSFFg2Cg7nFUPGuJDp7qv3pr2JuGXlUKvQdlw-riJx2r__1bXDd2Kh3pw08bFcRVtEDiXW9u7QdutcY2zmGQBLl5AoSqqclZ4cJlzjThh04SsuOupOd_UlrGi37WhFnxk6RUepBdK4iTtHLxDhTpghybW98/s320/soccer%20kick.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />15. Like a quaint shoppe: <b>OLDE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiunHtA7gdRUAqgAQWIgFsH-as-Bv9mdwBo_Qqzuem0Vett2L6-rTGiVuPjdVKbsgiehozgAD02Mfqt5SID902kJVKzTEOAzjkEVSqZqejVeXA6fUymya7g1ASQrnngtGjjG-K3slMW6EsyhvsCwxEir3zyisjpX2fWkp19f0JxMFksFwl8a0amwmsh3QY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1066" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiunHtA7gdRUAqgAQWIgFsH-as-Bv9mdwBo_Qqzuem0Vett2L6-rTGiVuPjdVKbsgiehozgAD02Mfqt5SID902kJVKzTEOAzjkEVSqZqejVeXA6fUymya7g1ASQrnngtGjjG-K3slMW6EsyhvsCwxEir3zyisjpX2fWkp19f0JxMFksFwl8a0amwmsh3QY" width="320" /></a></div><br />16. Unknown author, for short: <b>ANON</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PKBneLcebuA" width="320" youtube-src-id="PKBneLcebuA"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Destiny's Child ~ <i>Say My Name</i> (1999)</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">19. Looped in, on email: <b>CC-ED</b>. I liked how this was an almost-reflection across the black square. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgReUTpGAkUO7KBvPukdkT-4QCcswu4C5swXAfGZXsvyLZ0PHldKMl9T9AEzuw82FUj_g7XGfjdr0BbEsR4smt4WeYAud0a0UOZGE-YuYcSQ1JUaRD5J_ynbblX4yYVs2oONYDwf33cDxYvFc9bQVgYGfAOoV2Dov42VLk3QU6L9B3B2Jq6ksZ410yaouE" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="38" data-original-width="243" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgReUTpGAkUO7KBvPukdkT-4QCcswu4C5swXAfGZXsvyLZ0PHldKMl9T9AEzuw82FUj_g7XGfjdr0BbEsR4smt4WeYAud0a0UOZGE-YuYcSQ1JUaRD5J_ynbblX4yYVs2oONYDwf33cDxYvFc9bQVgYGfAOoV2Dov42VLk3QU6L9B3B2Jq6ksZ410yaouE" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the full grid below.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">20. Corp. VIP: <b>EXEC</b>. "Corporation" and "Very Important Person" are abbreviated, so is "EXECutive".<br /><br />21. Quite: <b>VERY</b>. Our constructor Mary is quite clever.<br /><br />22. Infant's cry: <b>WAH</b>.<br /><br />23. Skin pictures: <b>TATTOOS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="color: #38761d;"><span face=""Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 20px;">"A rad little tidbit you may not know, the word “tattoo” actually comes from the Samoan word "tatau"</span><span face=""Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 20px;"> which was an onomatopoeia for the sounds that were made when turtle shells tapped boar's teeth loaded with ink into the flesh. Now you know."</span></span><span face=""Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 20px;"> <a href="https://www.tylerknott.com/p/ink-on-canvas-flesh-82122" target="_blank">source</a></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />25. Calm and dignified: <b>SEDATE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bm51ihfi1p4" width="320" youtube-src-id="bm51ihfi1p4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ramones ~ <i>I Wanna Be Sedated (1978)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've heard this song in my head during the last eight miles of every marathon I've ran.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">31. Double-reed woodwind: <b>OBOE</b>.<br /><br />34. Charged particle: <b>ION</b>.<br /><br />35. Helena's st.: <b>MONT</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlt9N7F875P0dpu7yeI2wRzvh6XYn519B17cq1KlOGKaACempegWkjZMbdmrXnWRuE2vtfeKjsuF5xsWcIXqKPZ_xWUh7HA0DECTLlyg5YfGQlldGq9nAH7aQIx9eB5Dk8MNenUitZpKXltjykreOadeO9nFoZH2KcV2pX9SxVKqzajVItLanUEYesTyk" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="1600" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlt9N7F875P0dpu7yeI2wRzvh6XYn519B17cq1KlOGKaACempegWkjZMbdmrXnWRuE2vtfeKjsuF5xsWcIXqKPZ_xWUh7HA0DECTLlyg5YfGQlldGq9nAH7aQIx9eB5Dk8MNenUitZpKXltjykreOadeO9nFoZH2KcV2pX9SxVKqzajVItLanUEYesTyk=w247-h203" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">where you can see Canada from your front porch</td></tr></tbody></table><br />40. __ mater: <b>ALMA</b>.<br /><br />41. "__ moved on": <b>I'VE</b>. ...and so should you.<br /><br />42. Parrot in Disney's "Aladdin": <b>IAGO</b>. He was voiced by Gilbert Gottfried in the 1992 movie. (Robin Williams voiced the genie in the lamp.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqEHQLjh-eI" width="320" youtube-src-id="wqEHQLjh-eI"></iframe></div><br />47. Securities backed by the govt.: <b>T-NOTES</b>. Since we are in tax season, I will remind you that interest income from U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds is subject to federal income tax but is exempt from all state and local taxes. Make sure to subtract this income from your state returns! <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc403#:~:text=Interest%20income%20from%20Treasury%20bills,state%20and%20local%20income%20taxes." target="_blank">IRS site</a><br /><br />48. Fought: <b>BATTLED</b>.<br /><br />53. Raw mineral in a mine: <b>ORE</b>.<br /><br />54. Supermarket area with fresh cheeses: <b>DELI</b>. This was a <i>fresh</i> take on an old staple ... and a possible Easter egg. What do you think, C-Eh! ?<br /><br />56. Hitchhiker's hope: <b>RIDE</b>. Remember your towel! After all, it "is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have."<br /><br />57. Foggy state: <b>HAZE</b>.<br /><br />61. Scat legend Fitzgerald: <b>ELLA</b>.<br /><br />62. Brick __ pizza: <b>OVEN</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghnEVXxQ8Ha5GslfbjCsUEqsG3Veun62b-dodscYH_XYSWtBLmHEZYwy_jgp0bhYJU18cv3Hzazi6Q8swS3dtsApY_dMKftX4cVizx9esCauihpyOZjRMtvMfkWSoHYoDxzjkIvgnjoUuyI7GDSCgeedF36JEvSHXA77vBpjuufPHS5hK_kVUl-lUuyOg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="272" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghnEVXxQ8Ha5GslfbjCsUEqsG3Veun62b-dodscYH_XYSWtBLmHEZYwy_jgp0bhYJU18cv3Hzazi6Q8swS3dtsApY_dMKftX4cVizx9esCauihpyOZjRMtvMfkWSoHYoDxzjkIvgnjoUuyI7GDSCgeedF36JEvSHXA77vBpjuufPHS5hK_kVUl-lUuyOg" width="294" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">63. Tiny spot: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SPECK</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZk9dmfUowCDNDJw9_kOCV3PrwRZkGvXoykyc4WhAASNYHvMyHzgBzTIhwlFPDJjqMWjQ9kLqijvpZFyLdSnCKp4aCve-mxH7gNtNDkisODwvX0x_Foy378fLqRjJDpmhx-8nZWOQJku6KPgFnw59o6O9QmnMO6z30PwC1biuBvkLOdqpeCGwn4n6OoQ4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZk9dmfUowCDNDJw9_kOCV3PrwRZkGvXoykyc4WhAASNYHvMyHzgBzTIhwlFPDJjqMWjQ9kLqijvpZFyLdSnCKp4aCve-mxH7gNtNDkisODwvX0x_Foy378fLqRjJDpmhx-8nZWOQJku6KPgFnw59o6O9QmnMO6z30PwC1biuBvkLOdqpeCGwn4n6OoQ4" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">64. Overly compliant: <b>MEEK</b>.<br /><br />65. Floating ice chunk: <b>BERG</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY1wrRW9uPfv-wUOmySi62fpbI9WqBaXHImqD53gMuu6d2fHB-94_F3MBWwNyyBXwDWvD6fEdF29GqGsU8IYzhUt_xRmaD59ZkERPLeuh2612uh2CcLEVEm6AtvVBqsCiM8wY9F0N33H-VAlX83hPFNx0g4gJ2V5uGIbNrJMXavj-tJiznwpZE5v2YZ8c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="450" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY1wrRW9uPfv-wUOmySi62fpbI9WqBaXHImqD53gMuu6d2fHB-94_F3MBWwNyyBXwDWvD6fEdF29GqGsU8IYzhUt_xRmaD59ZkERPLeuh2612uh2CcLEVEm6AtvVBqsCiM8wY9F0N33H-VAlX83hPFNx0g4gJ2V5uGIbNrJMXavj-tJiznwpZE5v2YZ8c=w228-h279" width="228" /></a></div>66. Auto body blemishes: <b>DENTS</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPpUjCgdlhnrQAyfF9HDZakjhq8Hbs6CjXMTHNmpwl-y6mAiZdxiw9_G7qvbJ7JxB_CSwEMoI0WrBWOJJE6PliZToBfGDaPWhzJMWNaDnxTCc2uhf9H8Nom3tLj01snfif4JhUMgMdQGTe05RQVAj29bNY8xDxm-0Fa3mTTIsAroApvimc-tLHSL-Apnk" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="1024" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPpUjCgdlhnrQAyfF9HDZakjhq8Hbs6CjXMTHNmpwl-y6mAiZdxiw9_G7qvbJ7JxB_CSwEMoI0WrBWOJJE6PliZToBfGDaPWhzJMWNaDnxTCc2uhf9H8Nom3tLj01snfif4JhUMgMdQGTe05RQVAj29bNY8xDxm-0Fa3mTTIsAroApvimc-tLHSL-Apnk=w276-h144" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what hail can do to cars in Colorado.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Down:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Military academy enrollee: <b>CADET</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWm0AbIcC_fthB7J_a7aB1I_lArpeSrOvbIS2VPqzRi-5X32708qiu3gyRhO_Ie9UcogLneP7E6lw0N10PSQQAW0NLrl8skgm9egaWwHi3LtGrGMb8YLFf3d0mv9CzuFnnmw309sqRH6m1f1e0o7IElfFEa1ClvZcSZ7hDXKDxBOxsva9ftuNzVLJAftc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWm0AbIcC_fthB7J_a7aB1I_lArpeSrOvbIS2VPqzRi-5X32708qiu3gyRhO_Ie9UcogLneP7E6lw0N10PSQQAW0NLrl8skgm9egaWwHi3LtGrGMb8YLFf3d0mv9CzuFnnmw309sqRH6m1f1e0o7IElfFEa1ClvZcSZ7hDXKDxBOxsva9ftuNzVLJAftc" width="221" /></a></div><br />2. Name said to activate an Amazon Echo Dot: <b>ALEXA</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDx2GZp8bKmBS2NaOD8DbSEFjeMdhJEwK2n-DIdh6CzJtj-cnbxDuz9YgQ15FB8tjk9JvwLmW8-TdISXB2HUolZG-70fZcAf-7mpAR8reQ50AUSKPv_k44rg3ureDYiarD_KEnnG7Cyng13ZheAeRvgfbGVcEhVvnYxgt5oJyxAZc-qIRC4s-j1J8y9gE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="450" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDx2GZp8bKmBS2NaOD8DbSEFjeMdhJEwK2n-DIdh6CzJtj-cnbxDuz9YgQ15FB8tjk9JvwLmW8-TdISXB2HUolZG-70fZcAf-7mpAR8reQ50AUSKPv_k44rg3ureDYiarD_KEnnG7Cyng13ZheAeRvgfbGVcEhVvnYxgt5oJyxAZc-qIRC4s-j1J8y9gE=w242-h275" width="242" /></a></div><br />3. Fastener in a girder: <b>RIVET</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP1FrZDNX8FP3Wiie4elTTVWOJHbNS2E7eZ-7iNTHdwNBNsqA5O5QwoiYiG2pLMDbXJU1QXqdU7sSUSa1-M7vEHDh-Q5gG-Zy9BCZRs13gDAhXM3tGChDWxdt1JAlTlQNbeRjIDOlpugPwBuU1lEyaUW_qDc27s_xg4fBiA6bNXvgiNMfnoadEC1CR0xg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1300" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgP1FrZDNX8FP3Wiie4elTTVWOJHbNS2E7eZ-7iNTHdwNBNsqA5O5QwoiYiG2pLMDbXJU1QXqdU7sSUSa1-M7vEHDh-Q5gG-Zy9BCZRs13gDAhXM3tGChDWxdt1JAlTlQNbeRjIDOlpugPwBuU1lEyaUW_qDc27s_xg4fBiA6bNXvgiNMfnoadEC1CR0xg=w263-h193" width="263" /></a></div><br />4. Kick out: <b>EVICT</b>.<br /><br />5. Oscar winner Benicio __ Toro: <b>DEL</b>. He won for <i>Traffic</i> (2002).<br /><br />6. Not showy: <b>MODEST</b>.<br /><br />7. Actor Robert who hosts the podcast "Not Today, Pal" with former co-star Jamie-Lynn Sigler: <b>ILER</b>. ESP. The extra-long clue makes me think nobody expected us to know this one.<br /><br />8. Envelope-pushing: <b>EDGY</b>. It's a peculiar saying because what could be less hip than an envelope? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGB6ICvUIZN3gv6MUtYqH66tHSoX8Gzo_RgTJ9ihg_JzslXaWWEmS7ghrMa-yjnL3MdkdbP7iU0viXPxx2TGNQxYPzZW_1yyHLgJDBSDUd405V3PmQIwQV248luXZRw_CoVgj3Bt-cJcyIDW6aOKklb41GLVebg4s2H5ckHHJACA_wxp3H9sGM6ILiUnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="450" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGB6ICvUIZN3gv6MUtYqH66tHSoX8Gzo_RgTJ9ihg_JzslXaWWEmS7ghrMa-yjnL3MdkdbP7iU0viXPxx2TGNQxYPzZW_1yyHLgJDBSDUd405V3PmQIwQV248luXZRw_CoVgj3Bt-cJcyIDW6aOKklb41GLVebg4s2H5ckHHJACA_wxp3H9sGM6ILiUnw=w259-h296" width="259" /></a></div><br />9. Opposite of pos.: <b>NEG</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE0keSGB6Mj-hK8xvhsrAzM81OXuYwPR4OH0EabjlcZ64E6ZuSVU0KQvBTOgGA3iCRK50Pr4g-HsMXnn3JoByGYD-HeyhypstgyQeUJxDOJkBV66ve5j9vjlhN6_EbaekliUuijejOwN5FqxuSH7nCiYV_HOfUi2v03B5FLgPL48v-ljjZek17mI6m6zY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE0keSGB6Mj-hK8xvhsrAzM81OXuYwPR4OH0EabjlcZ64E6ZuSVU0KQvBTOgGA3iCRK50Pr4g-HsMXnn3JoByGYD-HeyhypstgyQeUJxDOJkBV66ve5j9vjlhN6_EbaekliUuijejOwN5FqxuSH7nCiYV_HOfUi2v03B5FLgPL48v-ljjZek17mI6m6zY" width="260" /></a></div><br />10. Expensive nut from Hawaii: <b>MACADAMIA</b>. So 'ono ("delicious" in Hawaiian)!<br /><br />11. Advance slowly: <b>INCH ALONG</b>. Def.: to move by small degrees. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyH5rUsGVCwbC_HzDPH0xPqH9_owwK4LPGBa3xygmh_LGhV65LzsY-O-BLxq_U6vboglUx6xQtkuOUokMQ3EpXAmlm9vxfxgep0LDniNrNLHEbsfgN_Qx24iReRvZs6GFKq01cRuaU01CahF0ZiHjqAb5KJYUuwtB3PnDbfwCLkFoDX8wQ1FCA8OFr8A/s448/inchworm.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="448" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyH5rUsGVCwbC_HzDPH0xPqH9_owwK4LPGBa3xygmh_LGhV65LzsY-O-BLxq_U6vboglUx6xQtkuOUokMQ3EpXAmlm9vxfxgep0LDniNrNLHEbsfgN_Qx24iReRvZs6GFKq01cRuaU01CahF0ZiHjqAb5KJYUuwtB3PnDbfwCLkFoDX8wQ1FCA8OFr8A/s320/inchworm.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />12. Fish-to-be: <b>ROE</b>. I loved this sushi-less angle!<br /><br />13. Conclude: <b>END</b>.<br /><br />18. Sauteing acronym: <b>EVOO</b>. Rachael Ray fans know this is <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>xtra <b><span style="color: red;">V</span></b>irgin <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>live <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>il. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2AWeqmunbAt7pLCcGl2lqVV8IhlCBdh8RLi9yw8p_M5TB8czzNufP7XXGJk7Sv8MWvliXsDxeROW7YNxnx_R8-tT46Zo_dDCzYQiK_DB0xDipCnW35c4V9ykctQe6wQmrE-Jn8PxHeXsrXE2bgyQu0bBHFqRUUQ7dQVwB_vRcmid1Vsvsj0kpD5K0K34/s200/EVOO_Rachael%20Ray.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="200" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2AWeqmunbAt7pLCcGl2lqVV8IhlCBdh8RLi9yw8p_M5TB8czzNufP7XXGJk7Sv8MWvliXsDxeROW7YNxnx_R8-tT46Zo_dDCzYQiK_DB0xDipCnW35c4V9ykctQe6wQmrE-Jn8PxHeXsrXE2bgyQu0bBHFqRUUQ7dQVwB_vRcmid1Vsvsj0kpD5K0K34/w304-h172/EVOO_Rachael%20Ray.gif" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She usually says, "Add a tablespoon of EVOO," as she pours in half a cup.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />22. Director Craven: <b>WES</b>. He's one of my FAVs ... oh, wait, NO! WES Anderson is one of my FAVs. Oh well, it all worked out in the end.<br /><br />24. Oil cartel acronym: <b>OPEC</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>rganization of the <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>etroleum <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>xporting <b><span style="color: red;">C</span></b>ountries<br /><br />25. "The Brady Bunch" trio: <b>SONS</b>. I got this one with a little "more than a hunch". 🎵<br /><br />26. Dance that takes two: <b>TANGO</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7_zxmVCWwi4odBXb_0l2lzidqWHJBhqlOaClno9GBokltv9WUowI_kquqq5jrcoQO7SIcwP3vj1GTMOIvOjXTm9LYssSTvhYBk8uSj_5MY0FtE0Ff2ZaPbfXO9xtXwIp0y2ljnTqVn9PyU5KUprqHpUZM6-UWT1KMAkca_9hmd2JQAMdXMbcZAoMDmvw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="600" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7_zxmVCWwi4odBXb_0l2lzidqWHJBhqlOaClno9GBokltv9WUowI_kquqq5jrcoQO7SIcwP3vj1GTMOIvOjXTm9LYssSTvhYBk8uSj_5MY0FtE0Ff2ZaPbfXO9xtXwIp0y2ljnTqVn9PyU5KUprqHpUZM6-UWT1KMAkca_9hmd2JQAMdXMbcZAoMDmvw=w400-h195" width="400" /></a></div><br />27. NYC summer hrs.: <b>EDT</b>. New York City summer HouRS are <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>astern <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>aylight <b><span style="color: red;">T</span></b>ime.<br /><br />29. TV station, e.g.: <b>AIRER</b>. <u>and</u> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">55 Down. Watchful sort: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">EYER</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. These two feel</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> a bit too crosswordese to me (more common in crosswords than in language).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />30. Shoe front: <b>TOE</b>.<br /><br />31. Wrinkle-resistant synthetic fabric: <b>ORLON</b>. DuPont created the first acrylic fibers in 1941 and trademarked them under the name ORLON. It was first developed in the mid-1940s but was not produced in large quantities until the 1950s.<br /><br />32. Hoodwink: <b>BAMBOOZLE</b>. I'm going to take this opportunity to share a song I love: <i>Red is Blue</i> by Ben Folds from the animated movie <i>Hoodwinked</i> (2005). The film is a <i>Little Red Riding Hood</i> derivative. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FX6FoIYlnOE" width="320" youtube-src-id="FX6FoIYlnOE"></iframe></div><br />33. Winning game after game: <b>ON A STREAK</b>. Awesome fill!<br /><br />37. Makes haste: <b>HIES</b>. Sure thing, Willy Shakes.<br /><br />38. Binge-watcher's device: <b>DVR</b>.<br /><br />39. River sediment: <b>SILT</b>.<br /><br />40. PC key near the space bar: <b>ALT</b>.<br /><br />44. Casual shirt: <b>TEE</b>.<br /><br />45. Like a kiwi: <b>OBLONG</b>. An OBLONG is a shape that is longer than it is wide. We can get pedantic about weather or not "roundness" is a requirement and 2D vs. 3D. In the end, I think we knew what the constructor was going for. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKSQ62GZE_t5w1qLpyBnhSnytrSJCDVfnkMrPCnSVhTF_XStp5FRumD0BTW6D6ucKPmOg0JOIvNBNk11KepsiCJqE9xZHo7RABkC_jSHLYxjZs9WysRUHGZ_mKfpLFoUm5Pi-V74Njsz9kgldQBd3n3eA9SBjYnBcswCvOj1YvxMrJ5O_9U2dOYd0wxJM" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="202" data-original-width="561" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKSQ62GZE_t5w1qLpyBnhSnytrSJCDVfnkMrPCnSVhTF_XStp5FRumD0BTW6D6ucKPmOg0JOIvNBNk11KepsiCJqE9xZHo7RABkC_jSHLYxjZs9WysRUHGZ_mKfpLFoUm5Pi-V74Njsz9kgldQBd3n3eA9SBjYnBcswCvOj1YvxMrJ5O_9U2dOYd0wxJM=w408-h146" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(l to r) kiwi bird, kiwi fruit, Kiwi actor Jemaine Clement</td></tr></tbody></table>46. Not of the clergy: <b>LAIC</b>.<br /><br />49. Utter nonsense: <b>TRIPE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd7SQw9FY8kL2zgMaJBOwtz35RjYn0tFpu0QGiVH9n-x4JYd1GIkuqtvRMIwzzCpYCQelH2SRVdnlh9AYE2MTIlMf9VXMlDGWqQJV3WPqW45AWPVQitCTqUzVAIhCoPOSuGSWKQhufa32P3WtD0XxvABo5bLd_XBuiik5pK2TkpCzCrajUxbCm-NsXmwQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd7SQw9FY8kL2zgMaJBOwtz35RjYn0tFpu0QGiVH9n-x4JYd1GIkuqtvRMIwzzCpYCQelH2SRVdnlh9AYE2MTIlMf9VXMlDGWqQJV3WPqW45AWPVQitCTqUzVAIhCoPOSuGSWKQhufa32P3WtD0XxvABo5bLd_XBuiik5pK2TkpCzCrajUxbCm-NsXmwQ" width="320" /></a></div><br />50. Lightweight fabric: <b>LINEN</b>.<br /><br />51. Formal decree: <b>EDICT</b>.<br /><br />52. Cruise ship levels: <b>DECKS</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg68J_G1XqiTVN7xS4-8efdEXgvAwWXKNXrhRJevPgpPCEs_RDHwlgQXN6759YS_DAfujlBbuycCfN8FHb_RQIXHcza82yDzyCOI-dluLK4lxxyKQeIpdBHuNjz1FPLZxziVCqBHos2vGzt133HCAP0HQ64UcnVIJP3oIWSTcb9xLOANrSc9fdiYfTxYhc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg68J_G1XqiTVN7xS4-8efdEXgvAwWXKNXrhRJevPgpPCEs_RDHwlgQXN6759YS_DAfujlBbuycCfN8FHb_RQIXHcza82yDzyCOI-dluLK4lxxyKQeIpdBHuNjz1FPLZxziVCqBHos2vGzt133HCAP0HQ64UcnVIJP3oIWSTcb9xLOANrSc9fdiYfTxYhc=w192-h192" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Julie, Doc, Gopher, and Isaac will meet you here.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />54. Singer Grohl who founded the Foo Fighters: <b>DAVE</b>. This is Dave on vocals and guitar in <i>Best of You</i> (2005). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h_L4Rixya64" width="320" youtube-src-id="h_L4Rixya64"></iframe></div><br />57. __ and haw: <b>HEM</b>. To HEM and haw is to hesitate, to be indecisive. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE9gZbzT8CjsPFLGlybKM6agUFXaZf7SSXkxcBbNMvXQZE7JkDOkvB86zuBtSmUJDjNcWWoGkXgONxjnCrRbcR-lq-5zNlmWVmAHJobiW4lEC4j0fKNzkr3hNUgKohoc3MkMQquUwJ4kjS73G5eni4_g5WLWCJ_vzIPEfRtyK1LxFZS5x8DqnaNAg2_M/s400/Hem%20&%20Haw_Homer.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE9gZbzT8CjsPFLGlybKM6agUFXaZf7SSXkxcBbNMvXQZE7JkDOkvB86zuBtSmUJDjNcWWoGkXgONxjnCrRbcR-lq-5zNlmWVmAHJobiW4lEC4j0fKNzkr3hNUgKohoc3MkMQquUwJ4kjS73G5eni4_g5WLWCJ_vzIPEfRtyK1LxFZS5x8DqnaNAg2_M/s320/Hem%20&%20Haw_Homer.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homer, hemming & HAWing</td></tr></tbody></table><br />58. Hoppy beer: <b>ALE</b>.<br /><br />59. Disorderly crowd: <b>MOB</b>.<br /><br />60. 1960s hallucinogen, for short: <b>LSD</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGfCJ9OZXF-P9ZvQz1U_zvj1uiv-SV71pp2MW1kilVa103m8UKG06PF5nOWvvpgD9G68pg71pitC8Wj2QSt-s6wty3J0cBAhQXYwl31rPh8t9_wA5ANKPN3oWOrYbXO36kiO88WXmsJK9hmka4fC3uwNpdrroqDMBNCq1jLIUTAuUtZ_zXDqGF92ceVI/s663/la240318_grid_highlighted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="663" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGfCJ9OZXF-P9ZvQz1U_zvj1uiv-SV71pp2MW1kilVa103m8UKG06PF5nOWvvpgD9G68pg71pitC8Wj2QSt-s6wty3J0cBAhQXYwl31rPh8t9_wA5ANKPN3oWOrYbXO36kiO88WXmsJK9hmka4fC3uwNpdrroqDMBNCq1jLIUTAuUtZ_zXDqGF92ceVI/s320/la240318_grid_highlighted.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>That's a wrap for today. I think I'll go make a sandwich....<br /></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>sumdazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063577603240124288noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7754031188677713742024-03-17T03:30:00.001-05:002024-03-17T03:30:00.122-05:00Sunday March 17, 2024 Doug Peterson<p>Theme: <b>"County Fair"</b> - Each common phrase contains an Irish county. <br /></p><p>23. Subway request: <b>HOLD THE <span style="color: red;">MAYO</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>
33. Light verse best not shared with kids: <b>DIRTY <span style="color: red;">LIMERICK</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>53. Actress who plays Anita Hill in the HBO film "Confirmation":<span style="color: red;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">KERRY</span> WASHINGTON</b>.</p><p>67. New Year's Eve popper: <b>CHAMPAGNE<span style="color: red;"> CORK</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>91. "C'mon, live a little": <b>LET YOUR HAIR <span style="color: red;">DOWN</span></b><span style="color: red;">. </span><br /></p>102. Italian saint who founded a Franciscan religious order: <b><span style="color: red;">CLARE</span> OF ASSISI</b>.<p>120. Matinee idol of the 1930s and 1940s: <b><span style="color: red;">TYRONE</span> POWER</b>.</p><p>A perfect puzzle for our Irish Miss and Steve Marron. Happy St. Patrick's Day!</p><p>I'm
not familiar with County Down or County Tyrone, but any puzzle by Doug
Peterson is a treat. His grids, including Saturdays, are always super
clean and smooth. Doug is also a super solver. This pic is from ACPT 2008. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://crosswordtournament.com/2008/photos/don5/images/donc383.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://crosswordtournament.com/2008/photos/don5/images/donc383.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug Peterson & Will Shortz<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><b>Across:</b></p><p>
1. Ancient fabulist: <b>AESOP</b>. Also a pricey soap brand.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612tGZfLYBL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612tGZfLYBL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
6. Pesky insects: <b>GNATS</b>.<br /><br />
11. Shelter org.: <b>SPCA</b>.<br /><br />
15. __ capsule: <b>TIME</b>.<br /><br />
19. Set of beliefs: <b>CREDO</b>.<br /><br />
20. Betray, in a way: <b>RAT ON</b>. I know OMERTA.<br /><br />
21. Chalky powder: <b>TALC</b>.<br /><br />
22. Make muddy: <b>ROIL</b>.<br /><br />
25. Bibliography abbr.: <b>ET AL</b>.<br /><br />
26. Roadside retreats: <b>INNS</b>.<br /><br />
27. Club music genre, familiarly: <b>EDM</b>. <span><span>Electronic Dance Music. </span></span><br /><br />
28. "We can seat you now" buzzer: <b>PAGER</b>. Pagers were very popular when I was in college. We only had one phone in school building.<br /><br />
29. "Funny, right?": <b>GET IT</b>.<br /><br />
30. Travel document: <b>VISA</b>.<br /><br />
31. Beach town atmosphere: <b>SEA AIR</b>.<br /><br />
37. Geek (out): <b>NERD</b>.<br /><br />
39. Unit of resistance: <b>OHM</b>.<br /><br />
40. Travelers' gp. with annual dues: <b>AAA</b>.<br /><br />
41. Vehicle in many a Jack London story: <b>SLED</b>.<br /><br />
44. Filling station number: <b>OCTANE</b>.<br /><br />
47. Unbelievably impressive: <b>SCARY GOOD</b>. Great fill.<br /><br />
56. "I Can't Drive 55" singer Hagar: <b>SAMMY</b>.<br /><br />
57. "Until we meet again, chérie": <b>ADIEU</b>.<br /><br />
58. Drought relief: <b>RAIN</b>.<br /><br />
59. Elizabeth's role in Marvel movies: <b>WANDA</b>. <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Elizabeth Olsen. </span></span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch. </span></span><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.marvel.com/content/1x/wandavision_hardback_cover.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="582" height="320" src="https://cdn.marvel.com/content/1x/wandavision_hardback_cover.jpg" width="233" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
61. Leonine feature: <b>MANE</b>.<br /><br />
62. Like a small vineyard, perhaps: <b>TEN-ACRE</b>.<br /><br />
64. Clothing pioneer Strauss: <b>LEVI</b>.<br /><br />
65. Sign-on need: <b>USER ID</b>.<br /><br />
72. Like a live fumble: <b>IN PLAY</b>.<br /><br />
76. "What __ is new?": <b>ELSE</b>.<br /><br />
77. Hind site?: <b>TAIL END</b>. So many fun clues in this puzzle: 113. Kick starters?: <b>FEET</b>. 112. Santa Fe foursome: <b>TIRES</b>. 121. Passing remark?: <b>YEA</b>. <br /><br />
82. Editor's "Lose this": <b>DELE</b>.<br /><br />
83. "Open wide!": <b>SAY AH</b>.<br /><br />
85. Shopper's reference: <b>LIST</b>.<br /><br />
88. Revved up: <b>EAGER</b>.<br /><br />
89. Pixel pattern: <b>IMAGE</b>.<br /><br />
94. Stagnate: <b>GO NOWHERE</b>. <br /></p><p>96. Refuse to be associated with: <b>DISOWN</b>. 109. Refuse to yield: <b>INSIST</b>.<br /><br />
97. "Which __ say ... ": <b>IS TO</b>.<br /><br />
98. Bud visitor: <b>BEE</b>.<br /><br />
99. Dowel: <b>PEG</b>.<br /><br />
100. Hand sanitizer ingredient: <b>ALOE</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
114. __ apso: <b>LHASA</b>.<br /><br />
115. Browning spots: <b>OVENS</b>.<br /><br />
117. Non opposite: <b>OUI</b>.<br /><br />
118. Driver of many trailers: <b>ADAM</b>. Adam Drive the actor.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Star_Wars-_The_Last_Jedi_Japan_Premiere_Red_Carpet-_Adam_Driver_(27163437599)_(cropped).jpg/1200px-Star_Wars-_The_Last_Jedi_Japan_Premiere_Red_Carpet-_Adam_Driver_(27163437599)_(cropped).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="578" height="320" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Star_Wars-_The_Last_Jedi_Japan_Premiere_Red_Carpet-_Adam_Driver_(27163437599)_(cropped).jpg/1200px-Star_Wars-_The_Last_Jedi_Japan_Premiere_Red_Carpet-_Adam_Driver_(27163437599)_(cropped).jpg" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
119. Recover from a run: <b>PANT</b>. Oh guys, my 25-meter freestyle
record is now 30 seconds. It was 35 seconds last December. Butterfly is
still a mess. I'm in the stage between butterwhy and buttercry. <br /></p><p>123. Arizona landform: <b>MESA</b>.<br /><br />
124. "Laugh-In" comedian Johnson: <b>ARTE</b>.<br /><br />
125. Tackle again: <b>RE-TRY</b>.<br /><br />
126. Sidestep: <b>EVADE</b>.<br /><br />
127. Elysian locale: <b>EDEN</b>.<br /><br />
128. Cherished: <b>DEAR</b>.<br /><br />
129. Cinch of a course: <b>EASY A</b>.<br /><br />
130. December candy shapes: <b>CANES</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">
1. Is tender: <b>ACHES</b>.</div><p>
2. Slowly cut into: <b>ERODE</b>.<br /><br />
3. One of Marge Simpson's sisters: <b>SELMA</b>.<br /><br />
4. Somewhat strange: <b>ODD</b>.<br /><br />
5. Course with a crust: <b>POTPIE</b>.<br /><br />
6. Hall of Fame pitcher Maddux: <b>GREG</b>. We used to have a ton of his cards. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sabr.org/sites/default/files/MadduxGreg-Braves.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://sabr.org/sites/default/files/MadduxGreg-Braves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
7. Known as: <b>NAMED</b>.<br /><br />
8. Gaming trailblazer: <b>ATARI</b>.<br /><br />
9. 75-Down, e.g.: <b>TOY</b>. 75. Figure included in the Gotham City Cycle Chase set: <b>LEGO BATMAN</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Hl5GKJXdL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="747" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Hl5GKJXdL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
10. __-Cat: winter vehicle: <b>SNO</b>.<br /><br />
11. Girder alloy: <b>STEEL</b>.<br /><br />
12. Soul icon LaBelle: <b>PATTI</b>.<br /><br />
13. Insurance filing: <b>CLAIM</b>.<br /><br />
14. Knee injury common among athletes: <b>ACL TEAR</b>. And
15. Pub entertainment with a host: <b>TRIVIA GAME</b>. Doug is terrific themeless constructor. <br /><br />
16. Like some bonds: <b>IONIC</b>.<br /><br />
17. Belarus capital: <b>MINSK</b>.<br /><br />
18. Disney character loosely inspired by "The Snow Queen": <b>ELSA</b>.<br /><br />
24. Soil-loosening implement: <b>HARROW</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.farmtechsupplies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/B-HC04-William-Hackett-drag-harrow-edit1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="744" height="213" src="https://www.farmtechsupplies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/B-HC04-William-Hackett-drag-harrow-edit1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
29. Athletic center: <b>GYM</b>.<br /><br />
32. Tenor Bocelli: <b>ANDREA</b>.<br /><br />
34. Samurai without a lord: <b>RONIN</b>. 浪人. Literally "wanderer". Same in Chinese. <br /><br />
35. In those days: <b>THEN</b>.<br /><br />
36. Sunshine, slangily: <b>RAYS</b>.<br /><br />
38. Region with many Commanders fans, briefly: <b>DC AREA</b>.<br /><br />
41. Card game in which 10s score higher than kings and queens: <b>SKAT</b>.<br /><br />
42. News article intro: <b>LEDE</b>.<br /><br />
43. "__ go bragh!": <b>ERIN</b>.<br /><br />
45. Airport security org.: <b>TSA</b>.<br /><br />
46. Sushi tuna: <b>AHI</b>.<br /><br />
47. Barrel strip: <b>STAVE</b>.<br /><br />
48. Like some water cooler cups: <b>CONIC</b>.<br /><br />
49. Plus: <b>AND</b>.<br /><br />
50. Ilhan of Congress: <b>OMAR</b>. The 5th district. I live in the 3rd district.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://omar.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/omar.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image_portrait_480/public/wysiwyg_uploaded/2018-12-03_knb_0045-Edit-crop.jpg?itok=WvmCLtFs" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://omar.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/omar.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image_portrait_480/public/wysiwyg_uploaded/2018-12-03_knb_0045-Edit-crop.jpg?itok=WvmCLtFs" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
51. Luxury hotel chain headquartered in Dallas: <b>OMNI</b>.<br /><br />
52. Recolored: <b>DYED</b>.<br /><br />
54. Desert plant in the asparagus family: <b>YUCCA</b>.<br /><br />
55. "The Sweet Escape" singer Stefani: <b>GWEN</b>.<br /><br />
60. Paranormal vibe: <b>AURA</b>.<br /><br />
63. "House of the Dragon" actor Ifans: <b>RHYS</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.entertainment.ie/uploads/2021/02/12091428/rhys-ifans-house-of-the-dragon.jpg?w=1280&h=768&q=high" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="192" src="https://images.entertainment.ie/uploads/2021/02/12091428/rhys-ifans-house-of-the-dragon.jpg?w=1280&h=768&q=high" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
64. Shirt size abbr.: <b>LGE</b>.<br /><br />
66. Slalom competitor: <b>SKIER</b>.<br /><br />
68. __ lemon: citrus hybrid: <b>MEYER</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bhg.com/thmb/GTCW-ubCsSbKeOh7Rji67nHP4ls=/8688x0/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/GettyImages-1264801279-eb6a4774c1114be6ba1084a66f9ee6b8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="800" height="177" src="https://www.bhg.com/thmb/GTCW-ubCsSbKeOh7Rji67nHP4ls=/8688x0/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/GettyImages-1264801279-eb6a4774c1114be6ba1084a66f9ee6b8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
69. Dish: <b>PLATE</b>.<br /><br />
70. Pallid: <b>ASHY</b>.<br /><br />
71. Capital west of Montreal: <b>OTTAWA</b>.<br /><br />
72. "Yeah, man": <b>I DIG</b>.<br /><br />
73. Pixar clownfish: <b>NEMO</b>.<br /><br />
74. Course of action: <b>PLAN</b>.<br /><br />
78. Part of LPGA: <b>LADIES</b>.<br /><br />
79. Swelled heads: <b>EGOS</b>.<br /><br />
80. Semiaquatic salamander: <b>NEWT</b>.<br /><br />
81. 007's first film foe: <b>DR NO</b>.<br /><br />
84. Flagon beer: <b>ALE</b>.<br /><br />
85. Video game brother: <b>LUIGI</b>. The Mario Brothers.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nbc.com/sites/nbcblog/files/2023/03/mario-bros-movie-mario-luigi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://www.nbc.com/sites/nbcblog/files/2023/03/mario-bros-movie-mario-luigi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p><br />
86. Org. with auditors: <b>IRS</b>.<br /><br />
87. "Dexter: New Blood" airer, for short: <b>SHO</b>.<br /><br />
90. Still-life jug: <b>EWER</b>.<br /><br />
92. "To a ... " poems: <b>ODES</b>.<br /><br />
93. Waiting to buy tickets, say: <b>IN LINE</b>. Boomer and I used to
stand in line for over 4 hours to get those Twins bobbleheads. He loved
those activities. He could talk up a storm with anyone.<br /><br />
95. Shoe insert: <b>HEEL PAD</b>.<br /><br />
99. Educational ad: <b>PSA</b>.<br /><br />
101. Unsolicited, as a manuscript: <b>ON SPEC</b>.<br /><br />
102. Relinquished: <b>CEDED</b>.<br /><br />
103. Charter: <b>LEASE</b>.<br /><br />
104. Chicago airport: <b>O'HARE</b>.<br /><br />
105. Soda with a Piña Colada flavor: <b>FANTA</b>.<br /><br />
106. Autumn blossom: <b>ASTER</b>.<br /><br />
107. Classifies: <b>SORTS</b>.<br /><br />
108. Off-white shade: <b>IVORY</b>.<br /><br />
110. Sioux City resident: <b>IOWAN</b>.<br /><br />
111. Upholstery choice: <b>SUEDE</b>.<br /><br />
113. Struggling actor's dream: <b>FAME</b>.<br /><br />
116. Singer born in County Donegal: <b>ENYA</b>. One more county reference. <br /><br />
120. Uno + due: <b>TRE</b>.<br /><br />
122. Reproductive cells: <b>OVA</b>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p>C.C.</p><p><br /><br />
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Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82578564673815919402024-03-16T03:30:00.018-05:002024-03-16T09:53:35.825-05:00Saturday, March 16, 2024, Jess Rucks<p> <b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Themeless Saturday by Jess Rucks</span></b></p><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNSYBgAGZrw-EGNzefZt1udz5MNewZKKGtxt9Op-NVQsEgpEHC50zduGAxD0bVMEh3WvWb0YRbsHxFWgRkUTlxhrtDQjxry94melQrdDm81iin_YKyY0YqxYo9_IZM0-FPmnNiys5u3SoG8eUDehhggwWDs7hGxHMiM8YlTPf9WQoiB1fAwFzPv-Bv8Pt/s1058/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-03%20at%206.56.12%20PM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="784" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNSYBgAGZrw-EGNzefZt1udz5MNewZKKGtxt9Op-NVQsEgpEHC50zduGAxD0bVMEh3WvWb0YRbsHxFWgRkUTlxhrtDQjxry94melQrdDm81iin_YKyY0YqxYo9_IZM0-FPmnNiys5u3SoG8eUDehhggwWDs7hGxHMiM8YlTPf9WQoiB1fAwFzPv-Bv8Pt/w170-h230/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-03%20at%206.56.12%20PM.png" width="170" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jess returns after a six month hiatus and brightens our Saturday with a wonderful puzzle. I sailed through in sixteen minutes and was slowed only to be amazed and amused by her skill. I found Jess on FaceBook and can't tell you what a bright, engaging person she is.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jess has separated from the Air Force after five years of service where she told me served as an Urdu linguist, not interpreter. She now lives in Colorado Springs with her husband who serves in the U.S. Space Force. This is a picture with her and her then 5-year-old son having a good time on the playground. Jess assures me this is Urdu for, "I hope you enjoyed Jess's puzzle."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> مجھے امید ہے کہ آپ نے جیس کی پہیلی کا لطف اٹھایا ہوگا۔</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxN43uFdte50sZFIxyhIoU99hqwFR4KlBHABZzTa1_q2ErA90v84VPgEgnQhVRzC5OzlZbHVaROy1kIX4uV2znDOre-HzB9WUh67YrRw1LpT1K59nXuuMBBs1tcZMKXpYBHkzxjbdHf1yTrXGzUBDidIHVVidq8cEOY-BD85AWQc18jezu6_en9eK8H1r/s1008/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-03%20at%206.28.10%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1006" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxN43uFdte50sZFIxyhIoU99hqwFR4KlBHABZzTa1_q2ErA90v84VPgEgnQhVRzC5OzlZbHVaROy1kIX4uV2znDOre-HzB9WUh67YrRw1LpT1K59nXuuMBBs1tcZMKXpYBHkzxjbdHf1yTrXGzUBDidIHVVidq8cEOY-BD85AWQc18jezu6_en9eK8H1r/w352-h353/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-03%20at%206.28.10%20PM.png" width="352" /></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntSvBh78lRojV4AFOIqZZU-db_T68zVz98IANsOF-zUTYuaO4IUbIaapWX0vqDsr24PR24iDQAeyLDzsgnOGoj2reB1s8SO_oYZ7V1IQvwtI8qiqKHHbeYOs_f5sZkNTpv-TOIxJUNPEloPvFS17bOBBn0DZHoQZVb6YLCOtvAUDd6vmrTI2iVndPDfHt/s960/rucks%20interpreter.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntSvBh78lRojV4AFOIqZZU-db_T68zVz98IANsOF-zUTYuaO4IUbIaapWX0vqDsr24PR24iDQAeyLDzsgnOGoj2reB1s8SO_oYZ7V1IQvwtI8qiqKHHbeYOs_f5sZkNTpv-TOIxJUNPEloPvFS17bOBBn0DZHoQZVb6YLCOtvAUDd6vmrTI2iVndPDfHt/w173-h232/rucks%20interpreter.jpeg" width="173" /></span></a><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Beach blanket: <b>SAND </b>- 😀 Yeah, I guess beaches are blanketed with SAND<br /><br />5. __ Men: one-hit junkanoo band of 2000: <b>BAHA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vd9J72Yd6ydPUZihUQ5XdqMU4idXCaYx_Z4tLpWhx3xNqgMWDFFcYdhf-SSEGp5TtvPKl4Qo8UcuDcs8afGKw4pwrusfC2xgyoTMf9ULtTI2FwQ0kGFAXaIMA4Kbs2cn5byqPyc-G6hfzlSg7xK7h_j_QEBtriCBRhiXsgdYwz7o71JfHVc5Rut48OXD/s640/Baha.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vd9J72Yd6ydPUZihUQ5XdqMU4idXCaYx_Z4tLpWhx3xNqgMWDFFcYdhf-SSEGp5TtvPKl4Qo8UcuDcs8afGKw4pwrusfC2xgyoTMf9ULtTI2FwQ0kGFAXaIMA4Kbs2cn5byqPyc-G6hfzlSg7xK7h_j_QEBtriCBRhiXsgdYwz7o71JfHVc5Rut48OXD/w197-h197/Baha.jpeg" width="197" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">9. Member of a dazzle: <b>ZEBRA </b>- I'd probably still say herd</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU23V6wBAW0D8JNmx-N85hk3PWmsT7ulKzR5ZkzUsrGWKJeOifbLl55BI3a5nqY6Fjw10CWZm9SJfVALFDTd8OK01wSfuVHhQOGu9gs-un0S3QX1Wbyz-MuGsuJzMm27ZbqYD8lp7_brMuqOTAFqwq_TZ6rsO_zqi5z9vzhg6RS_olfd62w5_V_OweeW7/s400/dazzle.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="337" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU23V6wBAW0D8JNmx-N85hk3PWmsT7ulKzR5ZkzUsrGWKJeOifbLl55BI3a5nqY6Fjw10CWZm9SJfVALFDTd8OK01wSfuVHhQOGu9gs-un0S3QX1Wbyz-MuGsuJzMm27ZbqYD8lp7_brMuqOTAFqwq_TZ6rsO_zqi5z9vzhg6RS_olfd62w5_V_OweeW7/w172-h204/dazzle.jpeg" width="172" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />14. "Van Helsing" role: <b>IGOR</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybNra3lsYe5_KjJY7B5yS_Fv6rC4by4-u_2snc008ikgXr_F8CzerB3rT4VTsT_JqKHeZWW_FVkBu6OOhFUGQF6qwdQWV6luLg0SNyies3WXPDB6VjlAsgdBa9g93AYhguuqeiFEveVRlsidc5Rg3zVZIoL9_exLin2c5ozAFp6rVSl_u9ldwLau1M9A4/s1000/igor.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1000" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybNra3lsYe5_KjJY7B5yS_Fv6rC4by4-u_2snc008ikgXr_F8CzerB3rT4VTsT_JqKHeZWW_FVkBu6OOhFUGQF6qwdQWV6luLg0SNyies3WXPDB6VjlAsgdBa9g93AYhguuqeiFEveVRlsidc5Rg3zVZIoL9_exLin2c5ozAFp6rVSl_u9ldwLau1M9A4/w388-h276/igor.jpeg" width="388" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />15. Smart __: <b>ALEC</b>.<br /><br />16. Location of the Karnak Temple Complex: <b>EGYPT </b>- A visit to the Karnak Temple Complex is part of Agatha Christie's plot in this Poirot movie.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNxi590iP3cSVaAwHaSIkSRr0lT4T8bVSz3DGRzkymMBIRm7p7OFeQBUWT0l3c4tYqNwE5YDE0OuH-tPzcX3TJtfeYJNRsCc-SKuwvOLZjuXNPiUHgiJVMstVrPYnww8eyj80vOIVwkaN3Ixf0RvHBWvaHDcPWawdmS7zGQjP9wBW0o34UqCwosdLKPFL/s959/karnak.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="750" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNxi590iP3cSVaAwHaSIkSRr0lT4T8bVSz3DGRzkymMBIRm7p7OFeQBUWT0l3c4tYqNwE5YDE0OuH-tPzcX3TJtfeYJNRsCc-SKuwvOLZjuXNPiUHgiJVMstVrPYnww8eyj80vOIVwkaN3Ixf0RvHBWvaHDcPWawdmS7zGQjP9wBW0o34UqCwosdLKPFL/w190-h243/karnak.webp" width="190" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />17. Have empathy: <b>CARE</b>.<br /><br />18. Pepa or pepper partner: <b>SALT </b>- 😀 The less common of the pairing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aTiUtascQlFGPnUzJGw9LzGZlPH0X1g99X4_yi55fwywnm6XaBwdHp9-oiUt2Qx_Seot5CnjxMHdVi9PiQ01zsbLDL-ubO-w8UK0YazhvlePThGwgisIszeDo8jc7UZZGuOnM6DXaMuAUkeSG0gqCR-VeSsljpdSvUTkjqEA_GCz_rDg9OymhohMufLM/s700/salt.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="695" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aTiUtascQlFGPnUzJGw9LzGZlPH0X1g99X4_yi55fwywnm6XaBwdHp9-oiUt2Qx_Seot5CnjxMHdVi9PiQ01zsbLDL-ubO-w8UK0YazhvlePThGwgisIszeDo8jc7UZZGuOnM6DXaMuAUkeSG0gqCR-VeSsljpdSvUTkjqEA_GCz_rDg9OymhohMufLM/w215-h216/salt.jpeg" width="215" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />19. "Buona __": <b>NOTTE </b>- Good Night in Italian. I hope Jess will stop in to tell us if <span class="Y2IQFc" lang="ur">شب بخیر is correct in Urdu.</span></span><div class="tw-target-rmn tw-ta-container F0azHf tw-nfl" id="tw-target-rmn-container" style="outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><pre class="tw-data-placeholder tw-text-small tw-ta" data-placeholder="" id="tw-target-rmn" style="border: medium; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 0.14em 0px 0px; position: relative; resize: none; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 270px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Y2IQFc"></span></span><div class="iYB33c" jsname="fek9E" style="bottom: 0px; display: flex; height: 48px; justify-content: space-between; left: 0px; position: absolute; width: 302px;"><div class="dlJLJe" style="display: flex; margin: 10px 11px 0px auto;"><div data-cviv="true" data-ved="2ahUKEwi2jtPV-NqEAxVjJzQIHbXEBh8Qz_AEegQIBRAW" jsaction="R4nmZb:npT2md;C1RXse:PoUyQd" jscontroller="RXaBU" style="position: relative; visibility: visible;"><g-bubble data-du="200" data-tp="5" jsaction="R9S7w:VqIRre;" jscontroller="QVaUhf" jsshadow=""><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="c5aZPb" data-extra-container-classes="tw-verified-tooltip" data-hover-hide-delay="1000" data-hover-open-delay="500" data-theme="0" data-width="0" jsaction="vQLyHf" jsname="d6wfac" jsslot="" role="button" style="cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0"></span></span></g-bubble></div></div></div></pre></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />20. Phrase on a shamrock-green T-shirt: <b>KISS ME I'M IRISH </b>- I'd love to buy this for a dear lady we all know on our Crossword Corner!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9iVNrHwbPMxChDolys6iurtShjGghi06tgqUJtqEWcVQhQAbNd1HVn7H58EQH64BCsgcmM9HVNNVyPD6cW7mpwuxVNUZjgM27GODq8UE_FWNmeFOW4A_FkhRaksKDIsVotkHMNE-Uue5VK_SY80l8sjW2bPE8rHyspO1er9Y5dsR_Hms-tXOCBdNqlTr/s1110/irish.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1110" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9iVNrHwbPMxChDolys6iurtShjGghi06tgqUJtqEWcVQhQAbNd1HVn7H58EQH64BCsgcmM9HVNNVyPD6cW7mpwuxVNUZjgM27GODq8UE_FWNmeFOW4A_FkhRaksKDIsVotkHMNE-Uue5VK_SY80l8sjW2bPE8rHyspO1er9Y5dsR_Hms-tXOCBdNqlTr/w208-h187/irish.jpeg" width="208" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />23. "Almost ready": <b>ONE SEC</b>.<br /><br />24. Sleeping soundly: <b>OUT</b>.<br /><br />25. Hermey of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," for one: <b>ELF </b>- Who knew?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JtFQLzBofwbGqZr6u9l1k426E-kQ5m3A_KBw14WBmLBZrci6PjH-Qf480cvIZbAbTklychpaMmZwoND9Lbwm-klg26xaRQ2PsiMW5yq7PKxuS2pDwsNJBQ3I2bfTfMpOBF3GUT-fE0mryOYVh_uQfNaZn_1yaZ3zSjxS_rRYD7pc20hYgPGuwQWkn0aU/s254/hermy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="254" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JtFQLzBofwbGqZr6u9l1k426E-kQ5m3A_KBw14WBmLBZrci6PjH-Qf480cvIZbAbTklychpaMmZwoND9Lbwm-klg26xaRQ2PsiMW5yq7PKxuS2pDwsNJBQ3I2bfTfMpOBF3GUT-fE0mryOYVh_uQfNaZn_1yaZ3zSjxS_rRYD7pc20hYgPGuwQWkn0aU/w216-h168/hermy.jpeg" width="216" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />28. Comedian who wrote "Cracking Up" and "I Know I Am, but What Are You?": <b>SAMANTHA BEE.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgkhtHqGzvlQQmg5pezjZzVNDn7ktqiPNF9Rz-sv2lmGjvahWvOrigpy6KVUbcZRdpHbij3HMTqPIB668sWiC2Xu_ATNqdgvKc70-1_Fr03Oo7vxemlg5ZI22Of2E44NEpfVEqexdhar0PvDUSUSNqOUv7qKC_7YATShKpGce149pHLZxJ3DD-ITDDeWY/s279/bee.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="181" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgkhtHqGzvlQQmg5pezjZzVNDn7ktqiPNF9Rz-sv2lmGjvahWvOrigpy6KVUbcZRdpHbij3HMTqPIB668sWiC2Xu_ATNqdgvKc70-1_Fr03Oo7vxemlg5ZI22Of2E44NEpfVEqexdhar0PvDUSUSNqOUv7qKC_7YATShKpGce149pHLZxJ3DD-ITDDeWY/w139-h214/bee.jpeg" width="139" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />32. Hodgepodge: <b>MISH MASH</b>.<br /><br />35. Hoity-toity type: <b>SNOOT</b>.<br /><br />36. Euler's field: <b>MATH </b>- If you're a math peep like I am, you know it is pronounced <b>OY</b> LER. Bonus points for understanding this:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdrWw4a69a7iHvVHP53gFuH1wbrv5_eeDBbw3RUGNg8A4_dCWfCinECxM67NjgauAU0tHp4QJr9kJUXBz1MAaho_ioItuGnvFAzJvvLdv-dOHA00gITTXF8i5CQ9WVJn7AJZttK7Hn2vMldM3M0mgwCqFxFOCT-LLVZZ6SuRVxuA96heFosvRqR6SHd4x/s1000/euler.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdrWw4a69a7iHvVHP53gFuH1wbrv5_eeDBbw3RUGNg8A4_dCWfCinECxM67NjgauAU0tHp4QJr9kJUXBz1MAaho_ioItuGnvFAzJvvLdv-dOHA00gITTXF8i5CQ9WVJn7AJZttK7Hn2vMldM3M0mgwCqFxFOCT-LLVZZ6SuRVxuA96heFosvRqR6SHd4x/w191-h254/euler.jpeg" width="191" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />37. Vital organ elements: <b>PIPES </b>- Our good friend Splynter knows a lot about these elements! Be sure to read his comments below the write-up!</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxzdanpagvMbcE1PFTFp927E9qYkLe-JPBYOVcxyTttGlxSLpfOkYGOyN7TF-4pw7DOfRUtRd_Ht5wpvX0MYBhKWUUhN5WQN4KYFThUMdINv77HfWv2NAcX4QevI6aeGVe5FlCEjBp5MpiQfuJTb_xksXyXVlzgQdC6WuiRG8ILpeSDTbPoJMnPeSxAbr/s3759/Recycled%20Pipes%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRpxwlIktWoM6mUcwBi-TnFc2upQ-PW38A4oVQBm01O6QdJSCKUUYlT2tBJLuSm2ltUvFk55DU7u02vPlHh4N9RNzUPWiAioXpcFnu6sxhVkv_oGmWqTdniSRbU_tIUNIsDajBg78ct28MOxaIyoMs9zkbggrL4i1D_xlHc9FK92XuNijFrZCrA5bbnDU/s2944/Pawcatuck%20CT%20(19).jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2944" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRpxwlIktWoM6mUcwBi-TnFc2upQ-PW38A4oVQBm01O6QdJSCKUUYlT2tBJLuSm2ltUvFk55DU7u02vPlHh4N9RNzUPWiAioXpcFnu6sxhVkv_oGmWqTdniSRbU_tIUNIsDajBg78ct28MOxaIyoMs9zkbggrL4i1D_xlHc9FK92XuNijFrZCrA5bbnDU/w280-h210/Pawcatuck%20CT%20(19).jpeg" width="280" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ls3Df5h_zPH264CL_YZTv_kAOKrB1W7VL2zNfJnNseSB5ss8vp9yIJ1RzS2Zm-hFUgPWSRNpC6uRqIj5uYPYpxpGXmXRut0TzLrVD_dtVyj60mGPzSeGTK6DCPGPVmskneBoJKxuHUxp4E03haXSS63OED3NVkYnpnX1bLvjc7bZPPRSuriDmukeEv-E/s1656/WNC%20facade%20and%20Splynter.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1242" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ls3Df5h_zPH264CL_YZTv_kAOKrB1W7VL2zNfJnNseSB5ss8vp9yIJ1RzS2Zm-hFUgPWSRNpC6uRqIj5uYPYpxpGXmXRut0TzLrVD_dtVyj60mGPzSeGTK6DCPGPVmskneBoJKxuHUxp4E03haXSS63OED3NVkYnpnX1bLvjc7bZPPRSuriDmukeEv-E/w159-h213/WNC%20facade%20and%20Splynter.jpg" width="159" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxzdanpagvMbcE1PFTFp927E9qYkLe-JPBYOVcxyTttGlxSLpfOkYGOyN7TF-4pw7DOfRUtRd_Ht5wpvX0MYBhKWUUhN5WQN4KYFThUMdINv77HfWv2NAcX4QevI6aeGVe5FlCEjBp5MpiQfuJTb_xksXyXVlzgQdC6WuiRG8ILpeSDTbPoJMnPeSxAbr/s3759/Recycled%20Pipes%201.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3759" data-original-width="1847" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxzdanpagvMbcE1PFTFp927E9qYkLe-JPBYOVcxyTttGlxSLpfOkYGOyN7TF-4pw7DOfRUtRd_Ht5wpvX0MYBhKWUUhN5WQN4KYFThUMdINv77HfWv2NAcX4QevI6aeGVe5FlCEjBp5MpiQfuJTb_xksXyXVlzgQdC6WuiRG8ILpeSDTbPoJMnPeSxAbr/w104-h212/Recycled%20Pipes%201.jpg" width="104" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><br /></div>39. Sound quality: <b>TONE.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE4CwLMWX8L0B6LecJisJ8GuqvbXxpoKoSjJvCXInOV7aB10KbAm8RcVQ71rXRo8QDoQOwoqDgvd-4aKIa2Oo0z1q4Qp453if9JQ7E0_GMQJWGRxNRJlYSKIY2Tq3tEacH6q_U9LnKtrfD1Pgc3VFpZeHvvSgjsr9lprc1dplfeB32WwOdtjuCXhViBtD/s1280/tone.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDE4CwLMWX8L0B6LecJisJ8GuqvbXxpoKoSjJvCXInOV7aB10KbAm8RcVQ71rXRo8QDoQOwoqDgvd-4aKIa2Oo0z1q4Qp453if9JQ7E0_GMQJWGRxNRJlYSKIY2Tq3tEacH6q_U9LnKtrfD1Pgc3VFpZeHvvSgjsr9lprc1dplfeB32WwOdtjuCXhViBtD/w251-h141/tone.jpeg" width="251" /></a></div><br />40. "Long story short ... ": <b>IN SUM</b>.<br /><br />42. Motocross need: <b>DIRT BIKE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r-2D2QIpbFHK9CmCINCRFy8v4_sPUgavujJbSGNg9u3xm9Hw5r2YkjCaKFnaMrLpw1jiiA5yyMPox1bKD1zqXK6HBtm7LgLrP2EwK9haw3Jyef1Yn-lHQEKgzOWDxnro_iTryqehZ7RtCrtwSzCul_Ny8trPvWIT6hem8euf-9ioitkjSz1U3AOT3B4/s640/moto.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r-2D2QIpbFHK9CmCINCRFy8v4_sPUgavujJbSGNg9u3xm9Hw5r2YkjCaKFnaMrLpw1jiiA5yyMPox1bKD1zqXK6HBtm7LgLrP2EwK9haw3Jyef1Yn-lHQEKgzOWDxnro_iTryqehZ7RtCrtwSzCul_Ny8trPvWIT6hem8euf-9ioitkjSz1U3AOT3B4/s320/moto.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">44. Cozy aesthetic: <b>COTTAGE CORE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKsaNml6fGL2GWklQxNCy3F0tJ7tBctZh6pSecLemGlr2lvsWXDCz6d-plIcRY6NvNTRDMjBP9bF9qxXA7NlZZIyHzwXFWULSZ1EAqPc0tc8G7Bu7ubWUNXgYXRpWq4YlV7_fI6D_d6WBc_A4jDCBqLKeCHmvT0CfDqUMX-LvbUD2vmq-dxRw3Jh-Gl_e/s1500/cottage%20core.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="1500" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKsaNml6fGL2GWklQxNCy3F0tJ7tBctZh6pSecLemGlr2lvsWXDCz6d-plIcRY6NvNTRDMjBP9bF9qxXA7NlZZIyHzwXFWULSZ1EAqPc0tc8G7Bu7ubWUNXgYXRpWq4YlV7_fI6D_d6WBc_A4jDCBqLKeCHmvT0CfDqUMX-LvbUD2vmq-dxRw3Jh-Gl_e/w229-h207/cottage%20core.jpeg" width="229" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />46. Goof: <b>ERR</b>.<br /><br />47. Camel kin: <b>TAN</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSytgvA1oxLuUEE9loKA4P8FVwkYCNaz7TjNHIik3iNoTmKehtSgxU3mNw2MYD92ayHNJD1akrCUxo-qSsTiNU6dX5BtFjdc26fgog6B9IOSZsoDmmZcFpUOdZwZ_Nof-3-ACsafjChoGOQnR1zoxjWjovSGIpVJ51irPuCBRFcxm0qoNs9JxocR65v9Ls/s1600/tan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSytgvA1oxLuUEE9loKA4P8FVwkYCNaz7TjNHIik3iNoTmKehtSgxU3mNw2MYD92ayHNJD1akrCUxo-qSsTiNU6dX5BtFjdc26fgog6B9IOSZsoDmmZcFpUOdZwZ_Nof-3-ACsafjChoGOQnR1zoxjWjovSGIpVJ51irPuCBRFcxm0qoNs9JxocR65v9Ls/s320/tan.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />48. Some event notices: <b>E-VITES</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZkJjVeKKE-_Ek937dhxA_-LqjEbmDlZhajiqleL3odn1Xmw5b0LVWYSPCA48FON2c-3XAI2NJQjb48eQn2_v_8gBzO0dXn132jFEDuxLeTPvbnmQZPQqWG6o9ptx8wBczoXywp40_l2bXdgLanjSqGcbPkWstitYeOD7jvTS8g3hb75V7j5sAJvomQQ/s854/evite.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="570" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZkJjVeKKE-_Ek937dhxA_-LqjEbmDlZhajiqleL3odn1Xmw5b0LVWYSPCA48FON2c-3XAI2NJQjb48eQn2_v_8gBzO0dXn132jFEDuxLeTPvbnmQZPQqWG6o9ptx8wBczoXywp40_l2bXdgLanjSqGcbPkWstitYeOD7jvTS8g3hb75V7j5sAJvomQQ/w135-h201/evite.jpeg" width="135" /></a></div><br />53. "Stop misquoting me!": <b>I DIDN'T SAY THAT</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0N3pP2UuiBpRjvc-Fz8Yq51yhvBPHkQaPqTCXPGoRIdwQdiL4n15T-ViReoCSi50XDd8F2Ffbcyku51NTctdV2R76yRs8ZCnO9avmLIQqF5-a_kycN_dtTqfYOfJ8EYK7t2l8FfAwErweJQbv33IgFjgjVrWj1koO3RYqowfwBQhNyJ7iNwaTdU7R64a/s1287/Meant.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1049" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0N3pP2UuiBpRjvc-Fz8Yq51yhvBPHkQaPqTCXPGoRIdwQdiL4n15T-ViReoCSi50XDd8F2Ffbcyku51NTctdV2R76yRs8ZCnO9avmLIQqF5-a_kycN_dtTqfYOfJ8EYK7t2l8FfAwErweJQbv33IgFjgjVrWj1koO3RYqowfwBQhNyJ7iNwaTdU7R64a/s320/Meant.webp" width="261" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />57. Treadmill options: <b>PACES </b>- It's in here somewhere </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdsviN3LLOO9rl_AA3oDX5qPuk-RZKxccXVbR-mI5ALr2S1bCaMhcJsbehH7MapZJTSEo_DS4_mJSJ6BMXoYqZOoQpOSWNy2buQhsjPIpIOlWNAkY379hQL4OXUZaX61C_0VJNERMgbS55bGtLl0DPhqPTuiiZHaNaFdW3Yt5m1qOq1lFiBo2Oz1rMMGH/s1200/tread.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="1200" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdsviN3LLOO9rl_AA3oDX5qPuk-RZKxccXVbR-mI5ALr2S1bCaMhcJsbehH7MapZJTSEo_DS4_mJSJ6BMXoYqZOoQpOSWNy2buQhsjPIpIOlWNAkY379hQL4OXUZaX61C_0VJNERMgbS55bGtLl0DPhqPTuiiZHaNaFdW3Yt5m1qOq1lFiBo2Oz1rMMGH/s320/tread.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />59. Throaty sound: <b>AHEM</b>.<br /><br />60. Cornstarch brand: <b>ARGO </b>- Also the ship for Jason and the Argonauts<br /><br />61. Rice brews: <b>SAKES</b>.<br /><br />62. "American Chopper" argument, e.g.: <b>MEME</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwqGUrKP6akShZTY6giOYbrhUYsWnyVHFNWpBssTwq5smqKg_eH2fyGn8Ol7gN5ygKka0P-cFdOUA0xHnyYXUGgoomsCRwINPIsZoYir-6_pzk710OgWEvg6-COdb9ttIUgMunWlkJhnaCc1UrqAPihiCT9AHdV5SOS1RmVotw4TFkHhdirEx3pqVKSTU/s1406/meme.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="500" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwqGUrKP6akShZTY6giOYbrhUYsWnyVHFNWpBssTwq5smqKg_eH2fyGn8Ol7gN5ygKka0P-cFdOUA0xHnyYXUGgoomsCRwINPIsZoYir-6_pzk710OgWEvg6-COdb9ttIUgMunWlkJhnaCc1UrqAPihiCT9AHdV5SOS1RmVotw4TFkHhdirEx3pqVKSTU/w167-h470/meme.jpeg" width="167" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />63. Diminutive of Dolores: <b>LOLA </b>- Did anyone else think of Gwen Verdon and <i>Damn Yankees</i>?</span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCsFxLgbOTAQcmnnoq4LOhM6YtcxGfVjWvGPMJHd6Fg83IUWna4ozVBRiOHHqcLENTsoAX4zUHIcHSS5jbFed6ShSqPbet8dELcw6arhcSICUOhEvEhnBzm1S1oWUHY1mlyf_K15ZQL9VewZZfSyv-qxZJwPnXm7d-gGcdSHGb9vYq3UAD0padwb59FnM/s606/lola.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="606" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCsFxLgbOTAQcmnnoq4LOhM6YtcxGfVjWvGPMJHd6Fg83IUWna4ozVBRiOHHqcLENTsoAX4zUHIcHSS5jbFed6ShSqPbet8dELcw6arhcSICUOhEvEhnBzm1S1oWUHY1mlyf_K15ZQL9VewZZfSyv-qxZJwPnXm7d-gGcdSHGb9vYq3UAD0padwb59FnM/s320/lola.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />64. Aromatic herb: <b>THYME.</b></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD6X1HedUXzSLOs884OmVsPM_2c_RQwP3YhU43MaByxoyXT8_eVhVtza_VFZPBQJBeBTRQdLN5z6tvWRrC_iS-5gRiO6uF4ZjN4Rz6lQk_0365nsI8efzhBB3rfBtvTLAW2DilLQjFDk-qV3nmEJDLu_Zt-6x_IERmxRmnjSB4p1lDQcaGQamEKpCyTEj/s600/sage.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD6X1HedUXzSLOs884OmVsPM_2c_RQwP3YhU43MaByxoyXT8_eVhVtza_VFZPBQJBeBTRQdLN5z6tvWRrC_iS-5gRiO6uF4ZjN4Rz6lQk_0365nsI8efzhBB3rfBtvTLAW2DilLQjFDk-qV3nmEJDLu_Zt-6x_IERmxRmnjSB4p1lDQcaGQamEKpCyTEj/w272-h181/sage.jpeg" width="272" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />65. Robed dignitary: <b>EMIR</b>.<br /><br />66. Chuck: <b>YEET </b>- A well known synonym for throw is softball circles</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaCK2rotl6ATmIZStM0lZs4rsp-1YtflbqP-nQMYed2NS-RsFAPDzd6ILoWCZAG5WcgzXHzqrto0YijLt2dd1pcJbt3mb4yoNRsymNzLNoaJimqEylsnBGj1qVuZC6gg1q1HYSvCr501rjZTU7UOT2TKvmCGFVLOHse5Jrg-kyen49sj5jNeWnyg1mHOy/s484/yeet.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="484" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaCK2rotl6ATmIZStM0lZs4rsp-1YtflbqP-nQMYed2NS-RsFAPDzd6ILoWCZAG5WcgzXHzqrto0YijLt2dd1pcJbt3mb4yoNRsymNzLNoaJimqEylsnBGj1qVuZC6gg1q1HYSvCr501rjZTU7UOT2TKvmCGFVLOHse5Jrg-kyen49sj5jNeWnyg1mHOy/w246-h246/yeet.jpeg" width="246" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Down:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Travis Scott's "__ Mode": <b>SICKO</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAj7lhvIs4nndYJGYxoSlqGEZOkr5VsGh2voqKAWi0zmQ_rggKdQjtCm5YVjzOP8rMfBwjyKy3SdXz9xqNbmYihrxp74LXMRZ9UeXt6aj7mBOpTKjYSSwj8XXEVZ2-aMWaBNbk9jakyv0avad_io0S1jzMUzONr8KSS1u2BnQQWcwMMGx_mnhhUpLIL4e/s300/sicko.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="168" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAj7lhvIs4nndYJGYxoSlqGEZOkr5VsGh2voqKAWi0zmQ_rggKdQjtCm5YVjzOP8rMfBwjyKy3SdXz9xqNbmYihrxp74LXMRZ9UeXt6aj7mBOpTKjYSSwj8XXEVZ2-aMWaBNbk9jakyv0avad_io0S1jzMUzONr8KSS1u2BnQQWcwMMGx_mnhhUpLIL4e/s1600/sicko.jpeg" width="168" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />2. Once more: <b>AGAIN</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkBV4k2WZOyGxDmtxDzshU0JnHUX4fA2DY_vbIB1-KC9wN6XCphn3DvVds-UyuMTBOvsjO6FHL3f6yWZe4kFfzqprOBBjTHKuCcrmvRyzdwFpb1mJq3d8G9R62lcyhvgtTshoH0os45ut6ILliFpa-6WVS_dH-UzifkUZ74VDl1tgBvSwR22qDrTlg71Z/s1060/once%20more.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1060" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkBV4k2WZOyGxDmtxDzshU0JnHUX4fA2DY_vbIB1-KC9wN6XCphn3DvVds-UyuMTBOvsjO6FHL3f6yWZe4kFfzqprOBBjTHKuCcrmvRyzdwFpb1mJq3d8G9R62lcyhvgtTshoH0os45ut6ILliFpa-6WVS_dH-UzifkUZ74VDl1tgBvSwR22qDrTlg71Z/s320/once%20more.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />3. Like Freya and Hel: <b>NORSE</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-FdstONRkSbG6Nt838En3tFfNnM5v1rTIOzX0xHhr3gRQc2jrv8hZuXMPqZacXuXoksKwTb2wDjYYNLXLKcGFcngLKzh13moZBnW-178lmxzaMkjvQxBLuce260jJzjeIDl4HAxPw0YDtSJSa31_CmoVEHBBBK_n8kD1Yjyr-kMOYElRg_JCB8Ihlnk/s1000/norse.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-FdstONRkSbG6Nt838En3tFfNnM5v1rTIOzX0xHhr3gRQc2jrv8hZuXMPqZacXuXoksKwTb2wDjYYNLXLKcGFcngLKzh13moZBnW-178lmxzaMkjvQxBLuce260jJzjeIDl4HAxPw0YDtSJSa31_CmoVEHBBBK_n8kD1Yjyr-kMOYElRg_JCB8Ihlnk/s1000/norse.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxWPuBCwpVUZTUrxSL7o222lzdOPelrJoOAm66CeRA6C4swWu3ciYM8O71qDD-Gtsvt2oLnEtsyVqzLxPTEX6YsutOuoDYVRzryMRXsQQ43Fi_YRyBZk3yhzHVIRZPlhuyAbbpZ7KFTvKUM1udX-ELXGt0ht53ZGQI3oE_ZHI-FiOUozJ1ETuZ2trE43PF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="540" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxWPuBCwpVUZTUrxSL7o222lzdOPelrJoOAm66CeRA6C4swWu3ciYM8O71qDD-Gtsvt2oLnEtsyVqzLxPTEX6YsutOuoDYVRzryMRXsQQ43Fi_YRyBZk3yhzHVIRZPlhuyAbbpZ7KFTvKUM1udX-ELXGt0ht53ZGQI3oE_ZHI-FiOUozJ1ETuZ2trE43PF" width="320" /></a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />4. Word with down or up: <b>DRESS 😀</b><br /><br />5. One of two near Everest: <b>BASE CAMP </b>- All who climb 29,00o foot Everest must first make the 8 - 12 day difficult but doable trek up to BASE CAMP at 17,500 feet. This family did make it to BASE CAMP with their kids. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3k7I-c6q0dlzNdLZEgAlLEE1m8BkA3vvQ8bH1Id7vVwGHGVfN3S0T__R8bBNP7qfDmLbbMT6ok-fFALn8vvbP-9Kdq-MUYIKn0UWFoh1ViwiiDCa2a773_3MaS6PSChz2PXOEznL20bI9nvWaA4QtSbpT4cnQp0lGoXc5qdUpRrGeSZSG0BVW6ctXS6C/s960/base%20camp.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3k7I-c6q0dlzNdLZEgAlLEE1m8BkA3vvQ8bH1Id7vVwGHGVfN3S0T__R8bBNP7qfDmLbbMT6ok-fFALn8vvbP-9Kdq-MUYIKn0UWFoh1ViwiiDCa2a773_3MaS6PSChz2PXOEznL20bI9nvWaA4QtSbpT4cnQp0lGoXc5qdUpRrGeSZSG0BVW6ctXS6C/w309-h206/base%20camp.jpeg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIwmJiKe68Fe4aTUBiEEQfC_eNm6yWDy4NpxQbw2kkYoyXSVCol1pHTL89Hu1wkDBTzNf5bEWzwhzUvqI4-TKU4t_hyjbfv5KBZJpJuRyYZAjaKx5me66flCP2bsayUUUT63f9SbRVKcA2yceg9dZZZEMWelaCBhdrOO-osCCLQvEGEOpzXWVA8zBgsJd/s2560/tents%20at%20base%20camp.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="2560" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIwmJiKe68Fe4aTUBiEEQfC_eNm6yWDy4NpxQbw2kkYoyXSVCol1pHTL89Hu1wkDBTzNf5bEWzwhzUvqI4-TKU4t_hyjbfv5KBZJpJuRyYZAjaKx5me66flCP2bsayUUUT63f9SbRVKcA2yceg9dZZZEMWelaCBhdrOO-osCCLQvEGEOpzXWVA8zBgsJd/w300-h206/tents%20at%20base%20camp.jpeg" width="300" /></a><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">6. Jai __: <b>ALAI </b>- A fav game in Crosswordland <br /><br />7. Tiller: <b>HELM </b>- He is "at the HELM" because he has his hand on the tiller</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnc9J2_6PFXGA-Lu8bpgzHaoe79PDXigGo2ZII-06m_IilrVdt2W3GZsm5uaA-voUNT_aFaB_ikGfoD6OS3q4B29zcqtl4cdu2akuDqt37-qqddYv3aWqy2Xy1y9iGXmJIrFZjllT4d5Xm8clZj2IchfVFuoSrF5JZoYcMCQlTp8E8Ir3dDKQXR_UcEm1/s275/tiller.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnc9J2_6PFXGA-Lu8bpgzHaoe79PDXigGo2ZII-06m_IilrVdt2W3GZsm5uaA-voUNT_aFaB_ikGfoD6OS3q4B29zcqtl4cdu2akuDqt37-qqddYv3aWqy2Xy1y9iGXmJIrFZjllT4d5Xm8clZj2IchfVFuoSrF5JZoYcMCQlTp8E8Ir3dDKQXR_UcEm1/s1600/tiller.jpeg" width="275" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />8. Lara Croft, for one: <b>ACTION HERO</b>.<br /><br />9. High points: <b>ZENITHS </b>- Big brother to cwd regulars acme and apex<br /><br />10. Super followers?: <b>EGOS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Z7YW5qnhiWcflL6eyhjsyuaJ5KnWLzxpHetGpiWrdCOMlLhokEARRsJVT_P5Du1a5M3ruwHte3QcDAQE-hT5XifJZ0pGpM32JpfJ4yz3VxR669HWawGT3NEcHSkCRPkWI0lMNrNPWPqoM5l2NTUbY4seaAHbCO7h1ENeK5cEs7gvlv5lTkb7eRRLNNIg/s360/ego.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="294" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Z7YW5qnhiWcflL6eyhjsyuaJ5KnWLzxpHetGpiWrdCOMlLhokEARRsJVT_P5Du1a5M3ruwHte3QcDAQE-hT5XifJZ0pGpM32JpfJ4yz3VxR669HWawGT3NEcHSkCRPkWI0lMNrNPWPqoM5l2NTUbY4seaAHbCO7h1ENeK5cEs7gvlv5lTkb7eRRLNNIg/w194-h237/ego.webp" width="194" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />11. Without any variation: <b>BY THE BOOK</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-95bCOkJuBkW2sdf-7hMnzjNAW4Af1wwlMBaav_ZuRiR-0sWTpgbuV3mAf9kXAPjUOEbBgWhlfV3_sWNNC-sqCRyuZKUts4mCAgdJeNTIdEGpcHWbfIaAwljQbVPQS-VeWQ8KokZUdbk8IItpGldFii_bCSP_K9teXAtS8C1zJmMOWe5RdPQXTSrMZqtM/s1024/book.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-95bCOkJuBkW2sdf-7hMnzjNAW4Af1wwlMBaav_ZuRiR-0sWTpgbuV3mAf9kXAPjUOEbBgWhlfV3_sWNNC-sqCRyuZKUts4mCAgdJeNTIdEGpcHWbfIaAwljQbVPQS-VeWQ8KokZUdbk8IItpGldFii_bCSP_K9teXAtS8C1zJmMOWe5RdPQXTSrMZqtM/w204-h204/book.jpeg" width="204" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />12. Sch. assignment: <b>RPT.</b><br /><br />13. Made a fast stop: <b>ATE 😀 </b>On Easter Sunday, March 31 this year, those of you who fast for lent can stop.<br /><br />21. Breathable fabric: <b>MESH</b>.<br /><br />22. Groove: <b>RUT </b>- There can be a big difference <br /><br />26. Currency in West Africa: <b>LEONE </b>- This bike in Freetown, Sierra Leone will run you 107,000,000 LEONES or about $4,400.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ghW09D50VmvQHQExGY1aDO_e2BEuQiYORixfOmP8ouLmr2eBXYblwokFq4ya4o1abRV3hWUcEDcgSm4HjMY8wN9qqaXNYiHybGA6hbAgIPOpPqJe2_D67O3g0NpayGskuB__SMfY0mEBfBG8ANMCfTpRA27_mo5rNshtaZX_G4T8BZQhtraYjNa_l-mK/s542/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-04%20at%201.45.08%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ghW09D50VmvQHQExGY1aDO_e2BEuQiYORixfOmP8ouLmr2eBXYblwokFq4ya4o1abRV3hWUcEDcgSm4HjMY8wN9qqaXNYiHybGA6hbAgIPOpPqJe2_D67O3g0NpayGskuB__SMfY0mEBfBG8ANMCfTpRA27_mo5rNshtaZX_G4T8BZQhtraYjNa_l-mK/s320/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-04%20at%201.45.08%20PM.png" width="228" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">27. Swanky gala: <b>FETE</b>.<br /><br />29. Handle for a née-sayer: <b>MAIDEN NAME </b>- I have no issue with keeping a surname after marriage<br /><br />30. Savory jelly: <b>ASPIC</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkuV6wS3BwSptqPv809y36wKimU_6i7rBk2rVNSlKPiwzbuvoxHUHUmnMQQ8bH9oBfiLM1_8pQVeXIp3bp32u8CKjE69Lc3vxH1huz_5TJusESCzNmvf3caBkq0-63VPlZQjH2gLa42I6C9raeDNu12iHrWK-43ziL00l79oXNvc7GOadVchCINDkiz8P/s480/aspic.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkuV6wS3BwSptqPv809y36wKimU_6i7rBk2rVNSlKPiwzbuvoxHUHUmnMQQ8bH9oBfiLM1_8pQVeXIp3bp32u8CKjE69Lc3vxH1huz_5TJusESCzNmvf3caBkq0-63VPlZQjH2gLa42I6C9raeDNu12iHrWK-43ziL00l79oXNvc7GOadVchCINDkiz8P/w256-h192/aspic.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />31. Start to freeze?: <b>ANTI</b>.<br /><br />32. Large estate: <b>MANOR</b>.<br /><br />33. "Too much to get into": <b>IT'S TRICKY</b>.<br /><br />34. Close: <b>SHUT </b>- klōz not klōs<br /><br />36. Game for owls: <b>MICE 😀</b><br /><br />38. Cord cutter, perhaps: <b>STREAMER 😀</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi318rHHDrTzXeUa8bJ000GLfUFgzSOzHkAuxWsEb7s-yPE-nGZvqZFQA_EEcp_6gKHYCz0H17QigLgkkGWXl3EjAeGwaiqHhD81zb1LE0XeD9n1SetngJaoMs0u-WLRLPu9Lem3jbf3b3NgBdWCqkJKdYILlwjKm3P8ijMi8v8go21nYUj0gD9C9XWugoA/s474/cord.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="474" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi318rHHDrTzXeUa8bJ000GLfUFgzSOzHkAuxWsEb7s-yPE-nGZvqZFQA_EEcp_6gKHYCz0H17QigLgkkGWXl3EjAeGwaiqHhD81zb1LE0XeD9n1SetngJaoMs0u-WLRLPu9Lem3jbf3b3NgBdWCqkJKdYILlwjKm3P8ijMi8v8go21nYUj0gD9C9XWugoA/w256-h163/cord.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />41. "Blue Nude" painter: <b>MATISSE.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-XGicaVEKc9Aol9x1Pj71Gx8wQyUCu0xVsYqWAXBg6rDjr3JY2Sft9B2gw5i9cmDB5e34enFY5tKtLavZgbGazZaqExP9I9LJjpiFsBz01fyq4SDYmhDWBzKYbG6-DHert_ofhIG1WVd71Hb6iIN2qznfBVkFyiY8j3S25UWSyYsyKia1J_3zzuihFYv/s1729/nude.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1729" data-original-width="1729" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-XGicaVEKc9Aol9x1Pj71Gx8wQyUCu0xVsYqWAXBg6rDjr3JY2Sft9B2gw5i9cmDB5e34enFY5tKtLavZgbGazZaqExP9I9LJjpiFsBz01fyq4SDYmhDWBzKYbG6-DHert_ofhIG1WVd71Hb6iIN2qznfBVkFyiY8j3S25UWSyYsyKia1J_3zzuihFYv/w207-h207/nude.webp" width="207" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A set of three<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;">43. Large group: <b>BEVY</b>.<br /><br />45. Josh who plays Shakespeare on "History of the World, Part II": <b>GAD</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SqMoMQ36lC7z6ETmG9AenIy40WOk6xgazo8mR5MHxg5uShcXXOcotXkpniInFmTxAcFv96chu6puhM5S7Mqhr01G5dimkvO1tlQdB1ZA_0QGCfBzeQdmPeVlfuB_fI7u9L6VQk1sy3VH1MEK0iJk78x-MM39keOaU0F3hNiLmS5VjKDwL6w-_fLaLPan/s250/gad.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="250" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SqMoMQ36lC7z6ETmG9AenIy40WOk6xgazo8mR5MHxg5uShcXXOcotXkpniInFmTxAcFv96chu6puhM5S7Mqhr01G5dimkvO1tlQdB1ZA_0QGCfBzeQdmPeVlfuB_fI7u9L6VQk1sy3VH1MEK0iJk78x-MM39keOaU0F3hNiLmS5VjKDwL6w-_fLaLPan/w250-h188/gad.webp" width="250" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />49. Winner of four FIFA World Cups: <b>ITALY</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7lAMsDRPwLwKoiM2PUbFoc8NQHDLdPRhsGE9y65pGFuHF9r55OVBkj4RbpmMyvigquce55e9CjlhyDL_ja6R7QY10JioaIZsPs08LqqVbGvEtXFaT-prX-frkhJLc2r7holgC-V0slxaDX8HZ6hwLY37nyA5T6Crl0n86VKJiVwmjKZqlMfwD_QZr6cT/s842/world%20cup.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7lAMsDRPwLwKoiM2PUbFoc8NQHDLdPRhsGE9y65pGFuHF9r55OVBkj4RbpmMyvigquce55e9CjlhyDL_ja6R7QY10JioaIZsPs08LqqVbGvEtXFaT-prX-frkhJLc2r7holgC-V0slxaDX8HZ6hwLY37nyA5T6Crl0n86VKJiVwmjKZqlMfwD_QZr6cT/s320/world%20cup.png" width="243" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />50. Paroxysm: <b>THROE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARHnr_VTCjkscnXfApdv4D2qtrs2MhY32SblzDZh8uU8_iYSbEuUp7FCn6LW65W4BSBEd4KMtGG2rhn5tRCdi6GzLc_5DOrmHW-nh14_Wu21nn0zFMVQTb3BPtUlQM4Bz3YftaAl9zpD_zWmhtHUXTiNl1-4eh_nATxCWvjIci0g62ABgUYLjbyDSoIMk/s850/throes.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="850" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARHnr_VTCjkscnXfApdv4D2qtrs2MhY32SblzDZh8uU8_iYSbEuUp7FCn6LW65W4BSBEd4KMtGG2rhn5tRCdi6GzLc_5DOrmHW-nh14_Wu21nn0zFMVQTb3BPtUlQM4Bz3YftaAl9zpD_zWmhtHUXTiNl1-4eh_nATxCWvjIci0g62ABgUYLjbyDSoIMk/s320/throes.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />51. Old quarter back: <b>EAGLE </b>- 😀 In this clue, quarter back is two words. Now the obverse side still has George Washington but the reverse side has hosted an EAGLE and many special images</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzh9BFhE0BmjAgkjw6R1DgmFvnz7e0Z-qfWApYpqahUK6QalL7AKacdOnMxr3UT3DgWfbSIH_cJiggXVMT5ayJmOnwEXZ3ghyphenhypheni6W3bEPFkSaNOLGBYp5SpgxzGdf89zSA0EyHbd1ZVVPjqInhQQwV8iKSqLIyH1qnoxBMb9cZCO-dNvS5HEIY49r-mA-uH/s318/old%20quarter.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzh9BFhE0BmjAgkjw6R1DgmFvnz7e0Z-qfWApYpqahUK6QalL7AKacdOnMxr3UT3DgWfbSIH_cJiggXVMT5ayJmOnwEXZ3ghyphenhypheni6W3bEPFkSaNOLGBYp5SpgxzGdf89zSA0EyHbd1ZVVPjqInhQQwV8iKSqLIyH1qnoxBMb9cZCO-dNvS5HEIY49r-mA-uH/w176-h88/old%20quarter.jpeg" width="176" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old quarter</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRSnOTTB4cpwPnLq-fH6PBlp5yObOsDKnjpFuAFDcCnzRDxvNhBxTEdJG55G6MtUVlNpPa4e2WZscGfHAs3GNYHjorESgNW7bRDg124K3LAoaLtKmBp9fqHFisTZzH6f3gI6JenFBvZw-F4-puQ2iOOtkEBZEV4CRxQBvSE7JRqCgkdJekP54e4_L_qwV/s318/quarter%20nebraska.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRSnOTTB4cpwPnLq-fH6PBlp5yObOsDKnjpFuAFDcCnzRDxvNhBxTEdJG55G6MtUVlNpPa4e2WZscGfHAs3GNYHjorESgNW7bRDg124K3LAoaLtKmBp9fqHFisTZzH6f3gI6JenFBvZw-F4-puQ2iOOtkEBZEV4CRxQBvSE7JRqCgkdJekP54e4_L_qwV/w171-h85/quarter%20nebraska.jpeg" width="171" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A example of a new quarter</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;">52. Mink kin: <b>STOAT</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijg1f7l0FeC7fpz4wKwr4Bewc4iN76CjrC74K5ACWVZq8k3LTji1DHvdEst9aBPPkQImwDGUwCAT-r0Sx6lML5pcHo4jcCAZGDB8aGBC9np1zSFyEl-webuy9P1Nn76_prn5ARQWJMnIBJeSoxWZk-wkGHX3_qiR4eK5rCVtDcmfX4Vr3M3zMxlOrlPkeh/s600/stoat.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="600" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijg1f7l0FeC7fpz4wKwr4Bewc4iN76CjrC74K5ACWVZq8k3LTji1DHvdEst9aBPPkQImwDGUwCAT-r0Sx6lML5pcHo4jcCAZGDB8aGBC9np1zSFyEl-webuy9P1Nn76_prn5ARQWJMnIBJeSoxWZk-wkGHX3_qiR4eK5rCVtDcmfX4Vr3M3zMxlOrlPkeh/w296-h187/stoat.jpeg" width="296" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />54. Judge: <b>DEEM</b>.<br /><br />55. Creature feature with giant ants: <b>THEM </b>- Circa 1954</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSTnJdtdWf33tHtGfYkxK2OQEOPGb2U3bGY07pnvWLvn3OMAStvG9-Pb6ECgoIlQF4RePGUNmOzPxh0kVKun3DPDgE_VCKCcEDV9k-Cpvc-kgUWvbRJiUH88ehX6pn2kgKEP-UyvW1R7-uXlkod_MwBJepSuKcvJ9B_MV0NBwkbVQ0HUCMmhHWiOfUbdS/s640/ants.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="640" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSTnJdtdWf33tHtGfYkxK2OQEOPGb2U3bGY07pnvWLvn3OMAStvG9-Pb6ECgoIlQF4RePGUNmOzPxh0kVKun3DPDgE_VCKCcEDV9k-Cpvc-kgUWvbRJiUH88ehX6pn2kgKEP-UyvW1R7-uXlkod_MwBJepSuKcvJ9B_MV0NBwkbVQ0HUCMmhHWiOfUbdS/s320/ants.webp" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><br /></div>56. Quasi: <b>SEMI</b>.<br /><br />57. Wash. setting: <b>PST </b>- Washington state is two hours behind me where I'm on CST</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />58. "That's the spot": <b>AAH </b>- I'll bet that's how you feel after finishing Jess's fun puzzle!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="398" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlw0rNT2uXrkBB6i_FbnoS59atYhcdyNXdOUEEqZNUa4_S5E4SMDNgNXgceAiqiBx4akwlCy-R2Aay4kAHPOUePNxfI6NziEcdOo3RG_UaGgauxggl-hgkSh0fqY9Sn-9S_29SgjHZir1/w99-h99/thoughts.jpg" style="font-family: georgia;" width="99" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">From Splynter:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="gmail_default" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #330000; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hi Gary,</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #330000; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #330000; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Most of what I do for the company concerns design, drafting and the installation of the components of a pipe organ - chests, reservoirs, windlines, etc. I am rarely on site when the actual pipes get put on the chests. I did find some images, but nothing special, see attached. I had a coworker snap the image, also attached, when we recycled zinc pipes that did not get voiced and reinstalled at a church. I then took a selfie ( and I really, really wanted to send you a "shelfie", too ) Here are half of the facade pipes from the National Cathedral before we took them down and refurbished them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #330000; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Splynter</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMOQg0LDdWO7ozCCahLk-yHlwTZcwjewvkmBppuu72iY1DQg5xRVYKu-knPY-KE2E5S75mPTmplD8GbTsxVcGp2uW_Uqxq9LCvPN9hD9cC7HXqZYb3CSoHyrC8imDbMgYkPIJucPr3Nk8SdZiqS9e1cF_P1M-WRBmB3LsVaNv1q4NHXI2lW2TK1Deangv/s825/WNC%20organ%20facade%20small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</p><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Puzzling thoughts: </b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Blogging
a puzzle on the Ides of March? Be prepared, then, fellow Cornerites
for some puns (and jokes) to "celebrate" the 2068th year of
Julias Caesar's assassination. For starters:</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #242f33; font-family: "PT Serif", Georgia, Times, serif; font-weight: bolder;">This
is a story about a Roman. His name was Herman. His name was Roman
Herman. The fad of the era was berries. People collected berries. They
were a status symbol. One day, while Roman Herman was roaming the
outskirts of Rome, he spied a berry. It was the most beautiful berry he
had ever seen. He took the berry and brought it to his wife, who loved
berries. She saw the berry. She praised it. She said, "That's an awfully
nice berry you got there Herman!" Pretty soon, word got around about
the berry. People came from all over Rome to see the berry, and to
praise it. One night, there was a menacing knock on the door. It was
late. Herman opened it. He said, "Who are you?" They said, "We've come
for your berry." He says "It's not my berry, it's my wife's berry. Have
you come to praise her berry?" "No, we've come to seize her berry, not
to praise it."</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>OK, I digress ... on
this year's Ides of March, our constructor du jour (Alan Levin) decides
to tease us with a series of entries whose clues contain the "aha"
behind the reveal:</div><div><br /></div><div>58-across. When read as
three words, suitable sponsor for "Sesame Street" and an alternate
answer for 18-, 20-, 30-, 36-, 46-, and 53-Across: <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S</span></b>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MalwbgulxW8" width="320" youtube-src-id="MalwbgulxW8"></iframe></div><br /><div>Wait,
what?? <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S</span></b>?? What does that have to do with the 6 entries??
Well, let me try to use the KISS method, as I highlight the key word(s)
in each clue for you ...</div><div><br /></div><div>18-across. It <b><i style="background-color: #ffe599;">concludes</i></b> The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds": <b>CAROLINE, NO</b>.
Forget about the final song track on the Beach Boys' album "Pet Sounds" and
think about the last letter of the album's name; "Sound<b><span style="color: red;">s</span></b>" ends/concludes
with <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7w7ZeSIC6K0" width="320" youtube-src-id="7w7ZeSIC6K0"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>20-across. <b><i style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Character</i></b> seen at the beginning and end of "Star Wars": <b>AR-TOO DE-TOO</b>. R2-D2 (the droid) is quite a <i style="font-weight: bold;">character. </i>Additionally, the movie title (name), <b><u>"<span style="color: red;">S</span>tar War<span style="color: red;">s</span>" </u></b>begins and ends with <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER</span></b> (aka, CHARACTER) <b><span style="color: red;">S </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-BKjnAgNgY" width="320" youtube-src-id="2-BKjnAgNgY"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>30-across. <b><i style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">It comes early</i></b> in September: <b>LABOR DAY</b>. LABOR DAY is not only celebrated early in September (the first Monday, traditionally, in the US), but <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S </span></b><i style="font-weight: bold;">also comes early </i>in the "word" <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>EPTEMBER</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.sXrU-eKCzDMM1C-8x48-3QAAAA?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="474" height="242" src="https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.sXrU-eKCzDMM1C-8x48-3QAAAA?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: medium;"><b>This year's LABOR DAY is 9/2</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>36-across. <b><i style="background-color: #d9d2e9;">One is used</i></b> in basketball but not in hockey: <b>SHOT CLOCK</b>.
This is probably my most favorite of Alan's ... the "SHOT CLOCK" is a
timer that sits above each backboard at a basketball game. In the
NBA, e.g., the team with possession has 24 seconds to attempt a SHOT,
and at the very least, hit the rim of the net (or make the basket), or else they would turn the ball over to the other team </div><div><br /></div><div>In
hockey, the only CLOCK is the one on the scoreboard that ticks down the minutes/seconds (20:00, to be exact) in each of three periods. The skaters/players on each team have no sense of urgency to take a shot; hence, there is no SHOT CLOCK </div><div><br /></div><div>So what makes this clue/answer <i style="font-weight: bold;">even more amazing </i>is that the word "ba<b><span style="color: red;">s</span></b>ketball" contains <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S</span></b>; the word "hockey" does not ... very, very clever</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjU5NjcyNjEyMTUzMjE3/nba-shot-clockjpg.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="893" height="288" src="https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjU5NjcyNjEyMTUzMjE3/nba-shot-clockjpg.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>The SHOT CLOCK is above the backboard for easy visibility</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>46-across. <span style="background-color: #ff00fe;"><b><i>What can be seen in two places</i></b> </span>in Missouri: <b>MLB TEAMS</b>.
At first, I was a bit miffed at this answer (before I solved the
puzzle) because the clue contains no abbreviated word(s). Usually, if
part of a crossword answer should be abbreviated, an abbreviation
appears in the clue. </div><div><br /></div><div>But after further review I get it. Both the St.
Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals are MLB TEAMS in the state of
Missouri. And guess what? <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S </span></b>also is seen in two places in
the "word" Mi<b><span style="color: red;">ss</span></b>ouri. Nice! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oqcAAOSw7aFa-9TP/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1600" height="193" src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oqcAAOSw7aFa-9TP/s-l1600.jpg" width="200" /></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qecAAOSwl0xeiQgF/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="825" height="200" src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qecAAOSwl0xeiQgF/s-l1600.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>53-across. <b><i style="background-color: #f4cccc;">One can't print</i></b> dollars without it: <b>SPECIAL INK</b>.
Try printing the word "dollar<b><span style="color: red;">s</span></b>" without <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER S;</span></b> it can't be
done. The word would be "dollar". Try printing a sheet of US
Dollars without SPECIAL INK (or special paper) and you'd be arrested for
counterfeiting, if caught</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/11547645793_96ac785ec2_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1024" height="256" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/11547645793_96ac785ec2_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;"><b>Lots of SPECIAL INK used</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div></b><div><br /><br />I
highlighted all 14 of <b><span style="color: red;">THE LETTER ESSES</span></b> found in today's puzzle. Can't
wait for the rest of the clues/words to see what else is in store ... <br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_khh5_Ncq27xzrzsBUTyJ014GMwA_W3H7pzLcNXryNBn0e9C-ctSWEMaqBD5nNphcCU96mqXZQtTWzAgPZ8rpnjJZ37Aeg3E8_ieGo3qsBST-basjmNTN-V0nrsLEZbFvDDNaribU1UVIuaxUeC4ZV-6Dt5BZrcxlaqaNSuA4v87TQCs7jbsd3Qnre9v/s540/AlanLevinMarch15.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_khh5_Ncq27xzrzsBUTyJ014GMwA_W3H7pzLcNXryNBn0e9C-ctSWEMaqBD5nNphcCU96mqXZQtTWzAgPZ8rpnjJZ37Aeg3E8_ieGo3qsBST-basjmNTN-V0nrsLEZbFvDDNaribU1UVIuaxUeC4ZV-6Dt5BZrcxlaqaNSuA4v87TQCs7jbsd3Qnre9v/s320/AlanLevinMarch15.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Grid</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>
<b>Across:</b><br /><br /></p><p>
1. Cotillion VIPs: <b>DEBS</b>. <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/culture/debutante-cotillion">More information about a Cotillion vs a Debutante</a><br /><br />
5. Fades: <b>DIMS</b>. Many lighting sources come with some sort of DIMming device these days<br /><br />
9. Redolence: <b>AROMA</b>. Its literal meaning; mostly used as an adjective (redolent) <br /><br />
14. Strip of wood: <b>SLAT</b>.<br /><br />
15. Legendary: <b>EPIC</b>. <br /><br />
16. Participated in a regatta, maybe: <b>ROWED</b>. My first thought
was that a regatta was a boat race for sailing vessels, not rowing
vessels ... but this image below shows the type of boat referred to:</p><p><a href="https://www.hocr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/i-nT6d4J9-4K-scaled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="258" src="https://www.hocr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/i-nT6d4J9-4K-scaled.jpg" width="387" /></a><br /><br />
17. Prefix between giga- and peta-: <b>TERA</b>. A GIGA-byte is 1
billion bytes; a TERA-byte is 1,000 gigabytes; but a PETA byte is what
happens when a worker at the SPCA doesn't pay attention to the rescue's
bark ... <br /><br />22. Gain an advantage: <b>ONE UP</b>. Who wants to ONE UP the Chairman today on dad jokes??!😏<br /><br />
23. Collection of vineyards, perhaps: <b>ESTATE</b>. This one is right up the Chairman's alley <br /><br />
28. Tune from "10": <b>BOLERO</b>. Been a lonnnnggggg time since I saw
this EPIC film starring Bo Derek and Dudley Moore ... the clip below is
definitely NSFW [be warned!]</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dILIdREylC0" width="320" youtube-src-id="dILIdREylC0"></iframe><br /><br />32. W-2 org.: <b>IRS</b>. One month - to the day - and our 2023 1040 tax returns are due<br /><br />
33. Benefit: <b>AVAIL</b>. Many of us AVAIL ourselves of the blog to see where we went wrong (or succeeded)<br /><br />
35. Nose (out): <b>EDGE</b>. Also a horse racing term; when a horse "wins by a nose" and EDGEs out its rival</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s.wsj.net/media/1101mcup01_G_20111101101203.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="553" height="224" src="http://s.wsj.net/media/1101mcup01_G_20111101101203.jpg" width="336" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Also known as a "photo finish", but the inside horse EDGEd out the other<br /></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /><br />39. Hearty partner: <b>HALE</b>. <br /><br />
42. Animal also called a forest giraffe: <b>OKAPI</b>. Fun facts about it in this short video clip:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9aI_qtYtItI" width="320" youtube-src-id="9aI_qtYtItI"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /><br />
43. Boxer's warning: <b>GRR</b>. Maybe THIS is the warning made by a dog prior to giving one a "peta-byte"<br /><br />49. Dinner-and-a-show platform: <b>TV TRAY</b>. Margaret and I still use this device </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81xLhkmVtNL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81xLhkmVtNL._SL1500_.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-size: medium;"><b>Tables for two??<br /></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><br />
51. Small accident: <b>MISHAP</b>.<br /><br />
52. One-named K-pop singer: <b>IRENE</b>. This filled in with perps; <a href="https://kprofiles.com/irene-red-velvet-profile/">Her</a><br /><br />62. Powdery mineral: <b>TALC</b>. I'm sure the sales of this powder plummeted once the discovery of its connection to cervical cancer was made public<br /><br />
64. Inbox filler: <b>EMAIL</b>.<br /><br />
65. Cut down to size: <b>CROP</b>. Most of my images in this blog are CROPped from its original size<br /><br />
66. Poetic tributes: <b>ODES</b>.<br /><br />
67. Study aids: <b>NOTES</b>. I was a prolific NOTES taker when I was in school<br /><br />
68. Physicist Bethe portrayed in "Oppenheimer": <b>HANS</b>. The movie "Oppenheimer" is bound to provide us with many new clues/entries this year in xword puzzles<br /><br />
69. Moon landing org.: <b>NASA</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br />
1. Summer hrs.: <b>DST</b>. Not here in AZ (except for the Navajo Nation) ... apparently there is a bill before the Senate (and/or House) that would make DST permanent ... YMMV ... having more daylight here in the desert SW during the summer would not be welcomed<br /><br />
2. Roosevelt whom Truman called the "First Lady of the World": <b>ELEANOR</b>. FDR's wife<br /><br />
3. Crude carriers: <b>BARRELS</b>. TANKERS also fit as an answer<br /><br />
4. Square figure?: <b>STATUE</b>. Nice misdirection for a clue ...
square, as in "town square", where many statues reside, though many that
had to do with Civil War figures (CSA) have been torn down/removed. </p><p>Here is a joke related to square figures ... (just one cuss word)</p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">For decades, two heroic <b>statues</b>, one male and one female, faced each other in a town square until one day, an angel came down from heaven. "You've been such exemplary <b>statues</b>," the angel said, "that I'm going to give you a special gift. I'm going to bring you both to life for thirty minutes, during which time you can do anything you want." </span></p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">And with a clap of his hands, the angel brought the <b>statues </b>to life. The two approached each other a bit shyly and dashed for the bushes, from whence there came a good deal of giggling, laughter, and shaking of branches. Fifteen minutes later, the two <b>statues</b> emerged from the bushes with wide grins on their faces. </span></p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">"You still have fifteen more minutes," said the angel, winking at them. Grinning even more broadly, the female <b>statue</b> turned to the male <b>statue</b> and said, "Great! Only this time you hold the pigeon down and I'll shit on its head!"</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">[Jokes4us dot com]</span><br /><br />
5. Ert 's style: <b>DECO</b>. as in Art DECO<br /><br />
6. Tablet since 2010: <b>iPAD</b>. No tablets in the Moe household; just PC's and cellphones<br /><br />
7. Marshy spot: <b>MIRE</b>. BOG didn't fit<br /><br />
8. Dundee resident: <b>SCOT</b>.<br /><br />
9. Melodic passage: <b>ARIOSO</b>. Here is a nice Bach ARIOSO:</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tod_rbkXAHI" width="320" youtube-src-id="tod_rbkXAHI"></iframe><br /><br />
10. Director Howard: <b>RON</b>. He's come a long way from playing Opie <br /><br />
11. Have debts: <b>OWE</b>. Mine include just a car payment and mortgage payment; credit cards, no<br /><br />
12. Guys: <b>MEN</b>. MALES was too long to fit<br /><br />
13. Flap: <b>ADO</b>. Had to check all of the synonyms ... does the thesaurussaurus agree?</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/a696/flap.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="650" height="201" src="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/a696/flap.png" width="326" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b>Nope; ADO didn't make it<br /></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /><br />
19. "Stay" singer Lisa: <b>LOEB</b>. Lots of proper names in today's puzzle; who kept track of them? Not I<br /><br />
21. 2021 interviewer of Meghan and Harry: <b>OPRAH</b>.<br /><br />
22. Kimono sash: <b>OBI</b>. Lots of 3-letter words (TLW) today; who kept track of them? <b>Irish Miss, </b>perhaps?<br /><br />
24. Arduous journey: <b>TREK</b>.<br /><br />
25. Append: <b>ADD</b>. <br /><br />
26. Graffiti signature: <b>TAG</b>. This, maybe??</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.pXZO260fPbYFoJi0Z7BOewHaHa&pid=Api&P=0&h=180" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="180" src="https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.pXZO260fPbYFoJi0Z7BOewHaHa&pid=Api&P=0&h=180" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p><br /><br />
27. Needle hole: <b>EYE</b>. <br /><br />
29. Lacto-__ vegetarian: <b>OVO</b>. One who consumes dairy and eggs in their non-meat diet<br /><br />
30. Soundly defeats: <b>LICKS</b>. I have been known to "soundly defeat" a lollipop ... <br /><br />
31. Penne __ vodka: <b>ALLA</b>. Italian for "with"<br /><br />
34. Speck: <b>ATOM</b>. IOTA fits, too<br /><br />
36. MacFarlane or Green of "Family Guy": <b>SETH</b>. The man of many voices. Does anyone else here watch The Graham Norton show? It's one of our favorites - shown on BBC America </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6vmGabgzH4" width="320" youtube-src-id="B6vmGabgzH4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /><br />
37. Elect (to): <b>OPT</b>. OPT in or OPT out; that's the "election"<br /><br />
38. Polite: <b>CIVIL</b>. Unlike the CIVIL War, which was anything but "polite"<br /><br />
39. "Let me see ... ": <b>HMM</b>. HMM and GRR in the same puzzle?? ARRGGHH<br /><br />
40. Mahershala with two Oscars: <b>ALI</b>. Not the "boxer's" family member<br /><br />
41. Nt. wt. units: <b>LBS</b>.<br /><br />
43. Southernmost of the Windward Islands: <b>GRENADA</b>.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ezilon.com/maps/images/caribbean/political-map-of-Grenada.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="800" height="249" src="http://www.ezilon.com/maps/images/caribbean/political-map-of-Grenada.gif" width="264" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span class="fc-smoke"> </span> <span><b><span class="fc-falcon">Grenada
is situated to the northeast of Venezuela; to the northwest of Trinidad
and Tobago; and to the southwest of Saint Vincent and Grenadines.</span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /><br />
44. Really irks: <b>RANKLES</b>.<br /><br />
45. Saloon pour: <b>RYE</b>. As opposed to a "salon" pour, which
would've been DYE. RYE is one of the Chairman's favorite whiskies -
especially when used to make a Manhattan cocktail<br /><br />
47. Stands in front of artists: <b>EASELS</b>. MODELS could've answered this clue, too ... yes??<br /><br />
48. Dr. visit: <b>APPT</b>. I like to make mine (APPT.'s) mid-morning<br /><br />
50. Son of Poseidon: <b>TRITON</b>.<br /><br />
54. Engrave: <b>ETCH</b>.<br /><br />
55. "Life & Beth" actor Michael: <b>CERA</b>. Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor and musician. He is known for
his awkward, offbeat characters in coming of age comedy films and for
portraying George Michael Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development
(2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019). He is also known for voicing Brother Bear
in The Berenstain Bears<br /><br />
56. Curling __: <b>IRON</b>. RINK also fit, though I bet most Canadians refer to the surface for curling as a sheet<br /><br />
57. Egyptian snakes: <b>ASPS</b>. Cleo's foil<br /><br />
58. Number of digits on a keypad: <b>TEN</b>. Note: the final five clues in today's puzzle yield TLWs, <b>Irish Miss </b>...<br /><br />
59. Med. care provider: <b>HMO</b>.<br /><br />
60. "Don't let it get cold": <b>EAT</b>.<br /><br />
61. Whopper: <b>LIE</b>.<br /><br />
63. Farm-share program, for short: <b>CSA</b>. Clues that match this answer to the group that split from the USA in 1861 are no longer allowed, methinks</p><p>And
there you have it! The IDES of March puzzle fell with no additional stab wounds.
Curious to know YOUR thoughts ... in the comments section below. </p><p>On
another note, the Chairman and Margaret will be attending the funeral of
her mom today, so I won't be coming here until tomorrow, or much later
tonight to see your comments. Her mom passed peacefully a few weeks ago
(at the age of 94). May she RIP; she is now reunited with the love of her
life who passed away in 2019, just a few days after their 68th
wedding anniversary</p></div></div>Chairman Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64351486700317599362024-03-14T03:30:00.035-05:002024-03-14T15:48:37.157-05:00Thursday, March 14, 2024, Baylee Devereaux<p> <br /></p><div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Much A DO about Cheveux</span></b><br />
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This is <b>Baylee Devereaux</b>'s 3rd visit to the Corner, the last reviewed
by <b>sumdaze</b> on
<a href="https://crosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2023/01/monday-january-30-2023-baylee-devereaux.html" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a>. Some of you will have already noticed that there are circles in this
puzzle, and for those who see them as unneeded, I decided make it easier
for you to solve by removing them from the grid, comme ça ...
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And to make it even easier I decided to remove the superfluous reference in the reveal to
circles, comme ça ...<br /><br />63A. Elegant hairstyle, as given by clues 17-,
30-, and 47-Across?: <b>FRENCH TWIST</b>.<br /><br />Without all that clutter
solving the themers should now be a piece of cake ...<br />
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17. Man in 1990s hip-hop fashion?: <b>HAMMER PANTS</b>. Named for the
eponymous <b>M C Hammer</b>?<br />
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30. School in a recreational vehicle?: <b>MOBILE HOME</b>. All the best
recreational vehicles are now equipped with them, but if you can't afford
one you can just ...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">... send the kids outside</span></b><br />
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47. Dog in a classic drawing game?: <b>PICTIONARY</b>. This one was really
easy...<br />
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But the one thing that bothered me was the reveal.
<b>GALLIC IRONY</b> perhaps? Or a clever reference to
<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._Henry" target="_blank">Monsieur O'HENRI</a></b>? And then there was the constructor's name -- sounds suspiciously
<b>FRENCH</b> doesn't it? There just had to be more to this theme. So I
decided to put the circles back in ...<br />
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... and suddenly the reveal started to make sense ...<br /><br />63. Elegant
hairstyle, and what the circled letters give to 17-, 30-, and 47-Across?:
<span style="color: red;"><b>FRENCH TWIST</b>.</span><br /><br />... all three of
the <b><span style="color: red;">actual themers</span></b> were 5 letter
<span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb"><b>mots Français </b>that twisted
<b><span style="color: red;">UP</span></b> and
<b><span style="color: red;">DOWN</span></b> (or
<b><span style="color: red;">DOWN</span></b> and
<b><span style="color: red;">UP</span></b>) above and below the <b>FAUX themers</b> (those referenced in the
reveal). They provide today's French lesson, spelled respectively ...<br /></span></span></span>
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<span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb"><b><span style="color: red;">HOMME</span></b><b>:</b> "<b>Man</b> in 1990's hip-hop fashion?"</span></span></span><br /><span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb"><span style="color: red;"><b>ECOLE</b></span><b>:</b> "<b>School</b> in a recreational vehicle?"</span></span></span><br /><span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb"><b><span style="color: red;">CHIEN</span>: </b>"<b>Dog</b>
in a classic drawing game?"</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb"></span></span></span>
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<span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">... very clever (and hard to construct I bet). And to think that I nearly missed it! The moral of
this saga is that circles are sometimes useful and may even be necessary
to solve a crossword puzzle, or at the very least to understand the theme. 😀<br /></span></span></span><br />Most of the rest of the clues are lot easier, except for <b>1A</b> ...<br /><br /><b>Across:</b><br /><br />1. Market leader?: <b>GROCER</b>.
I got this answer only with the help of perps. The word "leader"
usually implies a prefix or perhaps the start of a meta-clue. After 2
or 3 false starts I gave up trying to figure out what the clue had to do
with a <b>GROCER</b> and googled it -- <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">"A market leader
could be a product, brand, company, organization, group name which has
the highest percentage of total sales revenue of a particular market. The market leader dominates the market by <b>influencing the customer loyalty towards it, distribution, pricing, etc.</b>" - indiatimes.com. I don't get it. Any ideas?<br /></span></span></p>
7. Bogus: <b>SHAM</b>.<br /><br />
11. Borrow, but not really: <b>BUM</b>. At the very end of this Beatles classic <b>John Lennon</b> tries to <b>BUM</b> a cigarette. Listen for it ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cqHtGb9WYM" width="320" youtube-src-id="7cqHtGb9WYM"></iframe></div><br />14. Mexican state on the Gulf of California: <b>SONORA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonora" target="_blank"><b>SONORA</b></a>
-- officially the Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora (English:
Free and Sovereign State of Sonora), is one of the 31 states which,
along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. Looks
like it's right down the road from <b>Lucina</b> and the <b>Chairman</b> ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLug6QXYTDS9PEsCWuPBtoWUVUK846_SVHl4ghy8_WCJvRSFy9arHi11Pd4bJETQgj2Wxeu-ZruVtnmGxxjuNisiETJnzGYlqTrP70q8Ra2NXM5u3i2NhHBNW3eCeoNz9_vN-vGRqYnmk37hCZmLSZ0tF3QKdIekWwzly1KcMWUzuTyV3_1uOt0GKGJsY/s400/Sonora.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="325" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLug6QXYTDS9PEsCWuPBtoWUVUK846_SVHl4ghy8_WCJvRSFy9arHi11Pd4bJETQgj2Wxeu-ZruVtnmGxxjuNisiETJnzGYlqTrP70q8Ra2NXM5u3i2NhHBNW3eCeoNz9_vN-vGRqYnmk37hCZmLSZ0tF3QKdIekWwzly1KcMWUzuTyV3_1uOt0GKGJsY/s320/Sonora.png" width="260" /></a></div>
15. Pilates target: <b>CORE</b>. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_(anatomy)" target="_blank"><b>CORE</b></a>
or trunk is the axial (central) part of an organism's body. In common
parlance, the term is broadly considered to be synonymous with the <b>torso</b>, but academically <b>it also includes the head and neck</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates" target="_blank">Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise</a> developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer <b>Joseph Pilates</b>, after whom it was named. It is similar to yoga in that both disciplines develop <b>strength</b>, <b>flexibility</b> and <b>fitness</b>. Pilates,
however, emphasizes core strength where yoga emphasizes flexibility.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpQVCme7yMoFci6jjU7GZhGOw3OD8wdtW0ikMKWFOUVrUOMflntvPX64pz0HujwQ9_njylSPC6mWA3S1x6MidkBOAVMKcLMhT95lXeXUe2Lc5qcWizmMJa07i38wqZ1gh0ZSpsNCVOZ38gxkdeYmREWDrtFso5fipyQPfhQuRTe3x_9iXzVKDeENRy54/s1024/Pilates_01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpQVCme7yMoFci6jjU7GZhGOw3OD8wdtW0ikMKWFOUVrUOMflntvPX64pz0HujwQ9_njylSPC6mWA3S1x6MidkBOAVMKcLMhT95lXeXUe2Lc5qcWizmMJa07i38wqZ1gh0ZSpsNCVOZ38gxkdeYmREWDrtFso5fipyQPfhQuRTe3x_9iXzVKDeENRy54/s320/Pilates_01.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pilates"All Fours" Exercise</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>16. Half and half: <b>ONE</b>.<br /><br />17. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
19. Donkey: <b>ASS</b>.<br /><br />
20. "Uncut Gems" actor Sandler: <b>ADAM</b>. Tomato Meter 91%, Audience Score 52%. <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/uncut_gems/reviews?intcmp=rt-what-to-know_read-critics-reviews" target="_blank">Capsule reviews</a> and a trailer (movie rated <b>R</b>, trailer <b>PG</b> (language)) ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vTfJp2Ts9X8" width="320" youtube-src-id="vTfJp2Ts9X8"></iframe></div>21. AirPod locale: <b>EAR</b>.<br /><br />
22. Loathes: <b>HATES</b>.<br /><br />
24. "Umbrella" singer, to fans: <b>RIRI</b>. As in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna" target="_blank">Rhianna</a> . Here's her song ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HuQ0ni6AlrU" width="320" youtube-src-id="HuQ0ni6AlrU"></iframe></div><br />25. Device that forms the "I" in the Pixar logo: <b>LAMP</b>. <a href="https://www.brandcrowd.com/blog/the-history-behind-the-pixar-logo/" target="_blank">It wasn't always a LAMP</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzg9f8ERqzW3DgcOBJ1KjeqpCB5j3soGT5bE2YKPiGfwGWN8wGwFOoQwupKECJyDccJjhLs8Stw2v7guAI29MACL5MAodi4RoYjBN9tUHna1S46yZfvhFVeQrgrFv7xu-EY0uQg7Q-fGDxm7R-4IEpKBEL1yxkXlQJNGV-UAE2gqgb8aWwsttmbAcv2GM/s498/pixar-logo-luxo-jr.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="498" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzg9f8ERqzW3DgcOBJ1KjeqpCB5j3soGT5bE2YKPiGfwGWN8wGwFOoQwupKECJyDccJjhLs8Stw2v7guAI29MACL5MAodi4RoYjBN9tUHna1S46yZfvhFVeQrgrFv7xu-EY0uQg7Q-fGDxm7R-4IEpKBEL1yxkXlQJNGV-UAE2gqgb8aWwsttmbAcv2GM/s320/pixar-logo-luxo-jr.gif" width="320" /></a></div>28. The Browns, on sports tickers: <b>CLE</b>. <b>The Cleveland Browns</b>.<br /><br />
29. Annoyance: <b>PEST</b>.<br /><br />30. [Theme clue].<br /><br />
33. Pronoun choice: <b>SHE</b>.<br /><br />
35. Poker do-overs: <b>REDEALS</b>.<br /><br />
36. Scottish cap: <b>TAM</b>. Only $165, with free shipping ...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCN3i8qcBFSrV281QNXiWlfSiFl16s8G5WdQQBwS0jqPnUZqkxbz-c7BnaH7RyGjwlqyKrF1nQckW6iLglRjefsaf8ZWuYEpoylcqTrTkpW7I_X3Ri7aRIswy3A1SojY289mLdQ_RgFIjgDjZStOQ00RAmzijgF99q7ZkFORUcNFMw43MyV4e_o7_g3NI/s794/tam.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCN3i8qcBFSrV281QNXiWlfSiFl16s8G5WdQQBwS0jqPnUZqkxbz-c7BnaH7RyGjwlqyKrF1nQckW6iLglRjefsaf8ZWuYEpoylcqTrTkpW7I_X3Ri7aRIswy3A1SojY289mLdQ_RgFIjgDjZStOQ00RAmzijgF99q7ZkFORUcNFMw43MyV4e_o7_g3NI/s320/tam.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Scottish Tam</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>39. Dug in: <b>ATE</b>. If you don't watch out, you can gain a lot of weight on the Corner!<br /><br />
41. Pt. of OED: <b>ENG</b>. <b>Oxford English Dictionary</b>.<br /><br />
42. Change one's locks?: <b>DYE</b>.<br /><br />
43. One on a shopping spree: <b>SPENDER</b>.<br /><br />
45. Lunar New Year: <b>TET</b>. <b>2024</b> is the <b>Year of the Dragon</b> which is especially lucky. Our soon to be born <b>Vietnamese great-nephew</b> will be doubly blessed! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGsJBSiz31Y7D0xZdpQ4OcNU15k3GYSJtz8JZ3l10B_qn85KxJeh2n-CtBWqQjbl10MWdjY4lLvaITrMw8k5a226k6QzsIrbxTDr_J69QrDS99Bp2-Egxun4VmAGKe4PXv-mpxAMj4b3CBsYRtwuGXjJlrnMiXrrYU0g7EpZHdk_fGCn-x8b98yYerJs/s498/tet.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="498" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGsJBSiz31Y7D0xZdpQ4OcNU15k3GYSJtz8JZ3l10B_qn85KxJeh2n-CtBWqQjbl10MWdjY4lLvaITrMw8k5a226k6QzsIrbxTDr_J69QrDS99Bp2-Egxun4VmAGKe4PXv-mpxAMj4b3CBsYRtwuGXjJlrnMiXrrYU0g7EpZHdk_fGCn-x8b98yYerJs/s320/tet.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />47. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
50. When repeated, "Great speech!": <b>HEAR</b>. <b>HEAR</b>, <b>HEAR</b> is also a song by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_(music_group)" target="_blank">Atmosphere</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aUxXJFKzCDM" width="320" youtube-src-id="aUxXJFKzCDM"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/atmosphere/hearhear.html" target="_blank">Lyrics</a><br /></div><div>54. "Heavenly!": <b>AHH</b>. Short for <b>ALLELUIA</b>?<br /><br />
55. CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony: <b>ROMO</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Romo" target="_blank">Antonio Ramiro Romo</a>
(born April 21, 1980) is an American former football quarterback who
played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the <b>Dallas Cowboys</b>. He played college football for the <b>Eastern Illinois Panthers</b>, where he made an Ohio Valley Conference championship appearance in 2001 and won the <b>Walter Payton Award</b> the following year. Romo signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvx5H-BIpl5BfA2rtFkNC8lNr52Vux_Be5vAyBsnk4qfkpuGx3ZE4ZWFWog_YksVYl07OGEs6IBhr3wxiMcpcQdpESHwCq6ELgQEx7hTgqw6uCLirrw4kkJykvNQX5vM5MtDvf0q3dHBetm5eNk0oOuYerFr3njPBBvyxzD_ueL8K5Z_GskTU7cRdweE/s323/Tony%20Romo.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="220" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvx5H-BIpl5BfA2rtFkNC8lNr52Vux_Be5vAyBsnk4qfkpuGx3ZE4ZWFWog_YksVYl07OGEs6IBhr3wxiMcpcQdpESHwCq6ELgQEx7hTgqw6uCLirrw4kkJykvNQX5vM5MtDvf0q3dHBetm5eNk0oOuYerFr3njPBBvyxzD_ueL8K5Z_GskTU7cRdweE/s320/Tony%20Romo.JPEG" width="218" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tony Romo</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>56. Hayworth of the silver screen: <b>RITA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Hayworth" target="_blank"><b>RITA</b> Hayworth</a>
(born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an
American actress. She achieved fame in the 1940s as one of the top
stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and appeared in 61 films in total
over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe
Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the
1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II. Here's a
dance number she performs as femme fatale <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda" target="_blank">Gilda</a>,, perhaps her most famous role ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NY2IpSCV-Nk" width="320" youtube-src-id="NY2IpSCV-Nk"></iframe></div><br />
57. Clear: <b>ERASE</b>.<br /><br />
59. "... and many more," for short: <b>ETC</b>.<br /><br />
61. Josh Gad's "Frozen" voice role: <b>OLAF</b>. <b>OLAF</b> is the snowman, who is of course literally -- "Frozen" ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hb8WDATVB6A" width="320" youtube-src-id="hb8WDATVB6A"></iframe></div>62. Yang partner: <b>YIN</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang" target="_blank">Yin and yang</a> comprise a concept that originated in <b>Chinese philosophy</b>,
describing opposite but interconnected, mutually perpetuating forces.
The technology of yin and yang is the foundation of critical and
deductive reasoning for effective differential diagnosis of disease and
illnesses within <b>Confucian</b> influenced traditional Chinese
medicine. The "complementarity" of these two concepts has also resonated
in the West, especially among scientists. The great Danish quantum
physicist <b>Niels Bohr</b> even used it in <a href="http://www.numericana.com/arms/bohr.htm" target="_blank">the design of his family crest</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTwHtUGhaayDo3xdM2_5T5vb55hNzJ0hiSGCnxrkwNayrNFUWaofytaO3DrmpgSXTK5j2GaxkEGPH6wb0H1rfp9vg4nnRiP7DEpH5WB1iqxVHcLhlG1x-JJ_nwXB8Aq3F90vqfNWg5AL6WPaELoSudBWG7zX3HAs3RXgvsVBiKJoQ18mOaLhpyFRHpVE/s1080/YinYang_Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTwHtUGhaayDo3xdM2_5T5vb55hNzJ0hiSGCnxrkwNayrNFUWaofytaO3DrmpgSXTK5j2GaxkEGPH6wb0H1rfp9vg4nnRiP7DEpH5WB1iqxVHcLhlG1x-JJ_nwXB8Aq3F90vqfNWg5AL6WPaELoSudBWG7zX3HAs3RXgvsVBiKJoQ18mOaLhpyFRHpVE/s320/YinYang_Graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>63. [Theme reveal]<br /><br />
67. L.L. Bean rival: <b>REI</b>. The door handles to every <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REI" target="_blank"><b>Recreational Equipment, Inc</b></a>. store are <b>ice axes</b>. <a href="https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/rei-history-it-started-with-an-ice-axe" target="_blank">Here's the story.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfzZcbxVlJgWfnY6MnPX_erB5yHT17gWyWV5IfXEe57Czf2XxJF19j2jpEcDjnkU9GDZM6SeSuok9LFrx4tyn2yV-op7CJVVOqbCTn77FXWq-4TkTHwpRvDXNyAKABQKTcMOo0YbDo29CIkNnivuWZ2VilxjgOPPMsKJSTQC3T8vnxPS_zf-owdiKHfA/s170/REI_logo.svg.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfzZcbxVlJgWfnY6MnPX_erB5yHT17gWyWV5IfXEe57Czf2XxJF19j2jpEcDjnkU9GDZM6SeSuok9LFrx4tyn2yV-op7CJVVOqbCTn77FXWq-4TkTHwpRvDXNyAKABQKTcMOo0YbDo29CIkNnivuWZ2VilxjgOPPMsKJSTQC3T8vnxPS_zf-owdiKHfA/w263-h169/REI_logo.svg.png" width="263" /></a></div>68. __ chain: <b>FOOD</b>.<br /><br />
69. Detritus from the Digital Revolution: <b>EWASTE</b>. The e-waste problem has overwhelmed waste management protocols. <a href="https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/the-e-waste-disaster/" target="_blank">Here's a look at how electronic waste has impacted the entire globe</a>. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuIXx81XJ8gBFykpGfzQZAsAzy7tKFQiCl3DWRmNIXl7h5x2q0bPVNcPmKDTKyAOeHchfvS186tAP01V9yTCKg-RTVlbx-TC4h3vcRTn2YeVKKtSAHxscOopb_ExRrlE39BTaPqCq_woYVWNXaSZpwufGq_JY688W-Ps67EfWAtJbI2_E86SGRlakD50/s422/Ewaste.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="422" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuIXx81XJ8gBFykpGfzQZAsAzy7tKFQiCl3DWRmNIXl7h5x2q0bPVNcPmKDTKyAOeHchfvS186tAP01V9yTCKg-RTVlbx-TC4h3vcRTn2YeVKKtSAHxscOopb_ExRrlE39BTaPqCq_woYVWNXaSZpwufGq_JY688W-Ps67EfWAtJbI2_E86SGRlakD50/s320/Ewaste.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Apparently the biggest problem is cellphones</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />70. "Didn't mean to open that" key: <b>ESC</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esc_key" target="_blank">It can mean other things as well</a>.<br /><br />
71. Princes, e.g.: <b>SONS</b>. Nice clue.<br /><br />
72. Instrument near the end of the dictionary: <b>ZITHER</b>. The poster child for the <b>ZITHER</b> is the <b>Johann Strauss Jr</b> waltz <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_the_Vienna_Woods" target="_blank">Tales from the Vienna Woods</a></i> ...<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tfKHzQ28b9I" width="320" youtube-src-id="tfKHzQ28b9I"></iframe></div>
<b>Down:</b><br />
<br />1. Seventh note in the A major scale: <b>G SHARP</b>. Not being a musician, and not being able to suss <b>1A</b> (see above), I eventually had to look it up. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._7_(Beethoven)" target="_blank"><i>Beethoven's Symphony No. 7</i></a> was written in <b>A Major </b>and Richard Wagner called it "the apotheosis of the dance". Here's the enchanting 2nd movement <i>Allegretto</i>, which you might recognize from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._7_%28Beethoven%29#In_popular_culture" target="_blank">its frequent use in movies and TV</a> ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mgHxmAsINDk" width="320" youtube-src-id="mgHxmAsINDk"></iframe></div>2. Touring technician: <b>ROADIE</b>.<br /><br />
3. Really, really out there: <b>ON MARS</b>. Elon Musk is committed to colonizing <b>MARS</b>. We can all rest easier when he's really, really out there.<br /><br />
4. Goes all in: <b>COMMITS</b>.<br /><br />
5. Sonnet preposition: <b>ERE</b>.<br /><br />
6. Not so common: <b>RARE</b>.<br /><br />
7. Hieroglyph critter: <b>SCARAB</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_(artifact)" target="_blank"><b>SCARABS</b></a>
are beetle-shaped amulets and impression seals which were widely
popular throughout ancient Egypt. They still survive in large numbers
today. Through their inscriptions and typology, they prove to be an
important source of information for archaeologists and historians of the
ancient world, and represent a significant body of ancient Egyptian
art. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmraayuInvf_DDhQnkgi4uCeUsHZDUviTuE5WOUvGh-Ie6VCX1isp6pJF1_gTbqn_24X7Yrti8ouS_I06yN0HonWhtJDfMMu6HSD0NAXcdl7i2N-gdkn-M-Z8AKlZwKa-3OmxRxc75Z1S6xc4fm6YulrhyujwFH6keQn7AytrvHQSC6EEgVtLbioH0vc/s170/scarab.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="123" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmraayuInvf_DDhQnkgi4uCeUsHZDUviTuE5WOUvGh-Ie6VCX1isp6pJF1_gTbqn_24X7Yrti8ouS_I06yN0HonWhtJDfMMu6HSD0NAXcdl7i2N-gdkn-M-Z8AKlZwKa-3OmxRxc75Z1S6xc4fm6YulrhyujwFH6keQn7AytrvHQSC6EEgVtLbioH0vc/s1600/scarab.png" width="123" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Scarab</span></b> <br />inscribed for <b>King Hatshepsut</b> <br />c. 1479–1458 B.C., <br />MOMA, NY, NY</td></tr></tbody></table>8. Snookums: <b>HON</b>.<br /><br />
9. Work on a wall: <b>ART</b>. This one is on the wall of the <b>National Gallery</b> in Washington, D.C.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjT-xERxZ4iOoHNzSJdIuQU9sr6fwi6vkGtPPIpqgUU95-KYDXecolkTJow8RfLZ7y9KNTdXU6SLQf2CvPE5PX_9BxnViapZX1zRgqqHEXMujYPbpQ3iYH-MqyPMopxHQhv8KIo2L1lGcUpyUgNrdhyphenhyphen7BX1VzR_OOapsHU9DFCmX6ieQimWAL5uQ3hvY/s1357/Woman_Holding_a_Balance_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1200" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjT-xERxZ4iOoHNzSJdIuQU9sr6fwi6vkGtPPIpqgUU95-KYDXecolkTJow8RfLZ7y9KNTdXU6SLQf2CvPE5PX_9BxnViapZX1zRgqqHEXMujYPbpQ3iYH-MqyPMopxHQhv8KIo2L1lGcUpyUgNrdhyphenhyphen7BX1VzR_OOapsHU9DFCmX6ieQimWAL5uQ3hvY/w334-h378/Woman_Holding_a_Balance_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg" width="334" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Woman Holding a Balance</span></b><br />Jan Vermeer<br />c. 1664</td></tr></tbody></table>10. Fit well together: <b>MESH</b>.<br /><br />
11. Huge amount: <b>BOATLOAD</b>. It's amazing the things you discover when you are annotating <a href="https://www.boatloadpuzzles.com/playcrossword" target="_blank">crossword puzzles</a>.<br /><br />
12. Improper: <b>UNSEEMLY</b>. The Corner review team tries to avoid <b>UNSEEMLY</b> annotations, but some of us are <b>EDGIER</b> than others. 😁<br /><br />
13. Knotty tangle: <b>MESS</b>. Probably the most tangled <b>MESS</b> in history was the legendary <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordian_Knot" target="_blank">Gordian Knot</a>, undone by <b>Alexander the Great</b> with a single stroke of genius. The story was memorialized in a lost Restoration play, but the incidental music by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Purcell" target="_blank">Henry Purcell</a> still survives. Here are two movements from the suite ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/om9oVDPW2v0" width="320" youtube-src-id="om9oVDPW2v0"></iframe></div><br />18. __ Alto, California: <b>PALO</b>. <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Alto,_California" target="_blank">Palo Alto</a></b> (Spanish for 'tall stick') is a charter city in the northwestern corner of <b>Santa Clara County</b>, California, United States, in the <b>San Francisco Bay Area</b>, named after a coastal redwood tree known as <b>El Palo Alto</b>. It's also the home of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Garage" target="_blank">HP Garage</a> and the birthplace of the term "Silicon Valley".<br /><br />
23. Ibuprofen target: <b>ACHE</b>.<br /><br />
26. Swampy spot: <b>MIRE</b>. This clue is all wet!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7i9N806ZEM_wjj6TXYGvAu_BqCFRGR4RGjGVDa_FsHzaXZlPWnhlFQmatFCqlhz13uv1xBk7mxWcy_ZJO6bU63EHNRLIw_PAdGAH1q5lP7SE4xLJfYbkYqJpXuV6BInp4j8txFiOgdWt6gMj-AOQ8BoCcFGDtrBz8WP-fCtp59e-xKplFm92_DAydfOI/s650/mire.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="650" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7i9N806ZEM_wjj6TXYGvAu_BqCFRGR4RGjGVDa_FsHzaXZlPWnhlFQmatFCqlhz13uv1xBk7mxWcy_ZJO6bU63EHNRLIw_PAdGAH1q5lP7SE4xLJfYbkYqJpXuV6BInp4j8txFiOgdWt6gMj-AOQ8BoCcFGDtrBz8WP-fCtp59e-xKplFm92_DAydfOI/w424-h261/mire.png" width="424" /></a></div>27. More than one needs: <b>PLENTY</b>. [No politics Bill. No politics.]<br /><br />
30. Streaker in the sky: <b>METEOR</b>. These streakers periodically fly by Earth in relatively large numbers called <a href="https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/" target="_blank">meteor showers</a>. If you are blessed with skies unpolluted by light (or the streaks from Elon Musk's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlink" target="_blank">Starlink network</a>) you may be able to photograph them. <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-photograph-a-meteor-shower/" target="_blank">Here are some tips for doing that</a>.<br /><br />
31. Lip: <b>EDGE</b>.<br /><br />
32. Denver-to-Wichita dir.: <b>ESE</b>. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbri5xjRoFYxXG69vqNMF6kz6BwsZaOzYPHh_qUAr1Ec-Ex_Q38gO3Vj0Clrjm9yEYqEMkuzY5Ipsg7udsCPEqWvWgzQ9wi3rLVQxwANLXj6tn5m55wy2XAyO0IXRevGBqfXwJBNe3VR_7mR43qn2HhCHUf6XSGIf2sRAfR0TvhZiSl0LbWZcvXKnhGs/s660/Denver%20to%20Wichita.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="660" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbri5xjRoFYxXG69vqNMF6kz6BwsZaOzYPHh_qUAr1Ec-Ex_Q38gO3Vj0Clrjm9yEYqEMkuzY5Ipsg7udsCPEqWvWgzQ9wi3rLVQxwANLXj6tn5m55wy2XAyO0IXRevGBqfXwJBNe3VR_7mR43qn2HhCHUf6XSGIf2sRAfR0TvhZiSl0LbWZcvXKnhGs/w458-h146/Denver%20to%20Wichita.png" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7 hr 20 min (520.3 mi) via I-70 E</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
34. "__ only known ... ": <b>HAD I</b>. We should always act as if we had. A song by Reba McEntire ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YtKdzdlZ-rk" width="320" youtube-src-id="YtKdzdlZ-rk"></iframe></div><br />36. Cookbook meas.: <b>TSP</b>.<br /><br />
37. Where busy bees buzz: <b>APIARIES</b>. <a href="https://bestbees.com/2022/12/06/what-is-an-apiary/" target="_blank">What is an Apiary, and Why Are 2 Hives Better Than 1</a>?<br /><br />
38. Pit crew member: <b>MECHANIC</b>.<br /><br />
40. Cube creator Rubik: <b>ERNO</b>. A Rubik’s Cube is an interesting puzzle invented by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ern%C5%91_Rubik" target="_blank">ERNO Rubik</a>,
which has 43 quintillion possible configurations. But with the use of
certain algorithms, it can be solved easily. There are many variations
of the Rubix cube nowadays but the most basic one is the 3x3x3 Rubik’s
cube. <a href="https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/algorithm-to-solve-rubiks-cube/" target="_blank">Here's how to solve it</a>. Hand up if you were ever addicted to these?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ67yhjKNpOll2f9847uN1m5kX5xNNAJK4a2gU7KCldnS7yjkNLF1UrmoQcuh9qwl_nf-0uDIn4r23bBvkvvxM6i2HsxAMUJ-qKSy3IMSB4KFFgnffaWiNMwoDzKhkv0trNQvj6dnIBBxSlsagjAU-fFQToEdFuvPsKZ4qjzrEaLwf-KCIAdlBQxQSadA/s542/Rubik's%20Cube.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="542" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ67yhjKNpOll2f9847uN1m5kX5xNNAJK4a2gU7KCldnS7yjkNLF1UrmoQcuh9qwl_nf-0uDIn4r23bBvkvvxM6i2HsxAMUJ-qKSy3IMSB4KFFgnffaWiNMwoDzKhkv0trNQvj6dnIBBxSlsagjAU-fFQToEdFuvPsKZ4qjzrEaLwf-KCIAdlBQxQSadA/s320/Rubik's%20Cube.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Rubik's Cube</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />44. Unspecified degrees: <b>NTHS</b>.<br /><br />
46. Try to bean: <b>THROW AT</b>. Watch Mr. Bean <b>THROW</b> sponges <b>AT</b> the Headmaster!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FIdpfT_BQG8?start=0&end=60" width="320" youtube-src-id="FIdpfT_BQG8"></iframe></div><br />48. Makes right: <b>AMENDS</b>.<br /><br />
49. College military org.: <b>ROTC</b>.<br /><br />
51. "What Was I Made For?" singer Billie: <b>EILISH</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish" target="_blank">Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell</a>
(born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. She
first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean
Eyes", written and produced by her brother <b>Finneas O'Connell</b>, with whom she collaborates on music and live shows. She and her brother were nominated for an Oscar for their song <i>What Was I Made For</i>, written for the soundtrack to the movie <i>Barbie</i> -- and this just in -- <a href="https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-oscars-billie-eilish-finneas-win-best-original-song-what-was-i-made-for-barbie" target="_blank">they won</a>! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cW8VLC9nnTo" width="320" youtube-src-id="cW8VLC9nnTo"></iframe></div>I
had originally illustrated this clue with a scene from the movie, where
Barbie has left the doll's world and entered the real world where she
encounters an old woman at a bus stop -- very existential.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>52. One small sip: <b>A TASTE</b>.<br /><br />
53. Roof timber: <b>RAFTER</b>.<br /><br />
57. "Reader, I married him" governess: <b>EYRE</b>. <a href="https://victorianweb.org/authors/bronte/cbronte/janeeyre/38.html" target="_blank">The first line of the last chapter of <i>Jane Eyre</i></a> by <br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Bront%C3%AB" target="_blank">Charlotte Brontë</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Chevalier" target="_blank">Tracy Chevalier</a>, novelist and author of <i>Girl with a Pearl Earring</i>, <a href="https://lithub.com/reader-i-married-him-an-interview-with-tracy-chevalier/" target="_blank">tells us why this quote is so famous</a>.<br /><br />
58. Flunking grades: <b>EFFS</b>.<br /><br />
60. Bistro awning word: <b>CHEZ</b>. Did this one <b><span style="color: red;">TWIST</span></b> its way out of the grid? 😀<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XeqrItyhcxgXVItu-se-s0Z2oTagi4X0-K0yqyysfXU869loWKY9X6yXceBk669t0o0u1x2Ce1wBr5otV19xtbK-dsEBMmc_QI6H5NJeY9MrACFOmOVFJSuAi50EfdfsWRcdiA2aI_1_GFKFSV0JYSEtAtAKrJqrKsKZyueLXu5jIaIi6JdL33I8dbU/s1600/chez-fred-a-paris-nos-photos.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XeqrItyhcxgXVItu-se-s0Z2oTagi4X0-K0yqyysfXU869loWKY9X6yXceBk669t0o0u1x2Ce1wBr5otV19xtbK-dsEBMmc_QI6H5NJeY9MrACFOmOVFJSuAi50EfdfsWRcdiA2aI_1_GFKFSV0JYSEtAtAKrJqrKsKZyueLXu5jIaIi6JdL33I8dbU/s320/chez-fred-a-paris-nos-photos.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chez Fred, Paris</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
64. Youngster in the Hundred Acre Wood: <b>ROO</b>. Here's <b>ROO</b> in his mother <b>KANGA</b>'s pouch. They live in the Hundred Acre Wood with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh" target="_blank">Winnie the Pooh</a> and all his friends.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBy8xBusaeGNHXHGNx8HlBPDkTWRU_DWpzNY_1_GSREidDTma-i30Q6jRcFt6_GZSSEaPGHgPKTmcpcXg5IZXzTgQd5HQc6I9OE0qDLgP95k6KKMva3wbsUBldiKh_UAfPfkqiuXvLqZUOyy7kx99DvLEieAjfejmNeZ7FCQPKZTSzrKSYPcpBl9rVOws/s478/Kanga%20and%20roo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBy8xBusaeGNHXHGNx8HlBPDkTWRU_DWpzNY_1_GSREidDTma-i30Q6jRcFt6_GZSSEaPGHgPKTmcpcXg5IZXzTgQd5HQc6I9OE0qDLgP95k6KKMva3wbsUBldiKh_UAfPfkqiuXvLqZUOyy7kx99DvLEieAjfejmNeZ7FCQPKZTSzrKSYPcpBl9rVOws/s320/Kanga%20and%20roo.png" width="301" /></a></div>65. Ages and ages: <b>EON</b>.<br /><br />
66. Bi- equivalent: <b>TWI</b>. The Wiki tells us that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twi" target="_blank"><b>TWI</b> is a variety of the Akan language spoken in southern and central Ghana</a>
by several million people, mainly the Akan people, the largest of the
seventeen major ethnic groups in Ghana. I suspect however that this may
also be a slang appropriation, coding for something else. 😀<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Bill<br /><br />And as always, thanks to Teri for proof reading and for her constructive criticism.<br /><br />waseeley<br /><br />Oh, I almost forgot. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day" target="_blank">Happy Pi Day everybody</a>!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEwntcyC8PigzHbMgo5Qu0NbUzUApkEw3Iavh1Ihyphenhyphen9Ydluljic-EFGhqRm6QvdcIEqtAP7Dx0PZQ2ouCMtCw6crwZspUPNr5l_VBQZR6U1_WyuNcCf93KFcpJv4GQgkhz5aoJ5i0WCGNxSaKHFYsL5ChX2hqWh99_pWisFBLwMLmrOC71Od5oPpOOOUQ/s1920/Pi%20Day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEwntcyC8PigzHbMgo5Qu0NbUzUApkEw3Iavh1Ihyphenhyphen9Ydluljic-EFGhqRm6QvdcIEqtAP7Dx0PZQ2ouCMtCw6crwZspUPNr5l_VBQZR6U1_WyuNcCf93KFcpJv4GQgkhz5aoJ5i0WCGNxSaKHFYsL5ChX2hqWh99_pWisFBLwMLmrOC71Od5oPpOOOUQ/s320/Pi%20Day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>
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</div>waseeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75578578466149753092024-03-13T04:05:00.003-05:002024-03-13T05:14:57.178-05:00Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Wendy L. Brandes
<p>Theme:</p><p>17. Has a contagious smile, say: <b>LIGHTS UP THE ROOM</b>.</p><p>28. Parties like there's no tomorrow: <b>RAISES THE ROOF</b>.</p><p>47. Gets ready for action: <b>CLEARS THE DECK</b>.</p><p>Reveal: <br /></p><p>63. Remodeling projects, or a tongue-in-cheek title for this puzzle: <b>HOME IMPROVEMENT</b>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
<b>Across:<br /> </b><br />
1. Went 60 in a 30, say: <b>SPED</b>.<br /><br />
5. Expression of anger, maybe: <b>SLAP</b>.<br /><br />
9. Deli device: <b>SCALE</b>.<br /><br />
14. __ stick: <b>POGO</b>.<br /><br />
15. Double agent: <b>MOLE</b>.<br /><br />
16. Sense of __: <b>HUMOR</b>.<br /><br />
20. Whitlock Jr. of "Cocaine Bear": <b>ISIAH</b>.<br /><br />
21. Seal Beach's location, informally: <b>SOCAL</b>.<br /><br />
22. Self-care destination: <b>SPA</b>.<br /><br />
23. Gym top: <b>TEE</b>.<br /><br />
24. Prefix with Pen: <b>EPI</b>.<br /><br />
26. Italian bubbly: <b>ASTI</b>.<br /><br />
34. Feature of some kaleidoscopes: <b>PRISM</b>.<br /><br />
35. Google Maps suggestion: <b>ROUTE</b>.<br /><br />
36. Resting on: <b>ATOP</b>.<br /><br />
39. Mary Roach book subtitled "The Curious Life of Human Cadavers": <b>STIFF</b>.<br /><br />
42. "Good going!": <b>NICE</b>.<br /><br />
43. Keep from expiring: <b>RENEW</b>.<br /><br />
45. R&B singer Braxton: <b>TRACI</b>.<br /><br />
51. Enjoy: <b>LIKE</b>.<br /><br />
52. Spanish "that": <b>ESA</b>.<br /><br />
53. __-Ida Tater Tots: <b>ORE</b>.<br /><br />
56. Get older: <b>AGE</b>.<br /><br />
59. Airport postings: <b>TIMES</b>.<br /><br />
61. Turkey neighbor: <b>SYRIA</b>.<br /><br />
66. Nepali or Laotian: <b>ASIAN</b>.<br /><br />
67. Country singer McCann: <b>LILA</b>.<br /><br />
68. Bird house: <b>CAGE</b>.<br /><br />
69. "Dunno" gesture: <b>SHRUG</b>.<br /><br />
70. Social sci. major: <b>ECON</b>.<br /><br />
71. Auth. unknown: <b>ANON</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:<br /></b><br />
1. Gymnastics move: <b>SPLIT</b>.<br /><br />
2. Equanimity: <b>POISE</b>.<br /><br />
3. Like challah, compared to white bread: <b>EGGIER</b>.<br /><br />
4. Qatar's capital: <b>DOHA</b>.<br /><br />
5. Texting tech: <b>SMS</b>.<br /><br />
6. Worst: <b>LOUSIEST</b>.<br /><br />
7. Dog food brand: <b>ALPO</b>.<br /><br />
8. Willow, to the Biden family: <b>PET CAT</b>.<br /><br />
9. Bus stop fixture: <b>SHELTER</b>.<br /><br />
10. Hostile dog: <b>CUR</b>.<br /><br />
11. Famous __ cookies: <b>AMOS</b>.<br /><br />
12. Coaster feature: <b>LOOP</b>.<br /><br />
13. Bombeck who said, "If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it": <b>ERMA</b>.<br /><br />
18. Nonbinary possessive: <b>THEIR</b>.<br /><br />
19. Word with tag or mark: <b>HASH</b>.<br /><br />
25. Trident-shaped letters: <b>PSIS</b>.<br /><br />
27. Like a big dog named Tiny: <b>IRONIC</b>.<br /><br />
29. Attraction: <b>APPEAL</b>.<br /><br />
30. Singer Patti who wrote the memoir "Just Kids": <b>SMITH</b>.<br /><br />
31. Arles aye: <b>OUI</b>.<br /><br />
32. How homeopathic remedies are sold, for short: <b>OTC</b>.<br /><br />
33. Shipping charge: <b>FEE</b>.<br /><br />
36. Path of a three-pointer: <b>ARC</b>.<br /><br />
37. Contact no.: <b>TEL</b>.<br /><br />
38. Small number: <b>ONE</b>.<br /><br />
40. Climb El Capitan without ropes, say: <b>FREE SOLO</b>.<br /><br />
41. Crazes: <b>FADS</b>.<br /><br />
44. Putting pen to paper: <b>WRITING</b>.<br /><br />
46. Come to an end: <b>CEASE</b>.<br /><br />
48. Milk choice: <b>SKIM</b>.<br /><br />
49. The Pantheon, e.g.: <b>TEMPLE</b>.<br /><br />
50. Like kimchi: <b>KOREAN</b>.<br /><br />
54. Drummer Starr: <b>RINGO</b>.<br /><br />
55. Consumed: <b>EATEN</b>.<br /><br />
56. Cries of clarity: <b>AHAS</b>.<br /><br />
57. "Oh, golly": <b>GOSH</b>.<br /><br />
58. Gulf States title: <b>EMIR</b>.<br /><br />
60. Writer/illustrator Carle: <b>ERIC</b>.<br /><br />
62. Party song title spelled out with gestures: <b>YMCA</b>.<br /><br />
64. __ Claire, Wisconsin: <b>EAU</b>.<br /><br />
65. Moving vehicle: <b>VAN</b>.<br /><br /><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Dropping Your Change</span></b>. The circles, when read from bottom to top, a spell out a foreign coin
that is "flipped".
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3-Down. Fix for distressed genes?: <b><span style="color: red;">DNA R</span>EPAIR</b>. Rand. The Rand is the currency of South Africa. As of
this week, 1 Rand = $0.054 Dollars / $1.00 = 18.68 Rands.
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7-Down. Carrier that makes short hops: <b>REGIONA<span style="color: red;">L AIR</span>LINE</b>. Rial. The Rial is the currency of Iran. As of
this week, 1 Rial = $0.000024 / $1.00 = 42,040.00 Rials.
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9-Down. Source of information for vacation planners: <b>TRAV<span style="color: red;">EL BUR</span>EAU</b>. Ruble. The Ruble is the currency of Russia. As of this
week, 1 Ruble = $0.011 / $1.00 = 90.95 Rubles.
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<span style="text-align: justify;">21-Down. Reaction to a chill or a fright, to Brits: </span><b style="text-align: justify;">GO<span style="color: red;">OSE P</span>IMPLES</b><span style="text-align: justify;">. On this side of the pond, the expression would be Goose Bumps.
Peso. Several countries use the Peso as currency, including, but
not limited to, Argentina, Columbia, Cuba, and Mexico. For comparison,
I will use our closest neighbor, Mexico: As of this week, 1 Mexican
Peso = $0.060 / $1.00 = 16.80 Pesos. </span>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">35-Down. Decide by calling heads or tails, and an apt title for this
puzzle: </span><b style="text-align: justify;">FLIP A COIN</b><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Across</b>:</p>
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1. Spots for pillow talk: <b>BEDS</b>. // And 55-Across.
"Sweet dreams!": <b>SLEEP WELL</b>.
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9. British streetcars: <b>TRAMS</b>.
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16. Morocco's capital: <b>RABAT</b>.
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18. Like takeout food: <b>TO GO</b>.
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19. Love, in Italian: <b>AMORE</b>. Today's Italian lesson
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22. Temperature-controlled storage for bottles: <b>WINE VAULT</b>.
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24. Shirt that may have a V-neck: <b>TEE</b>.
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25. Nabisco brand: <b>OREO</b>. A crossword staple. //
And 30-Across. Nabisco brand: <b>NILLA</b>.
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32. Sentence part with a subject and a predicate: <b>CLAUSE</b>.
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34. Many an Omani: <b>ARAB</b>. The Sultanate of Oman is a country
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35. Vaccine-approving org.: <b>FDA</b>. As in the <b><span style="color: red;">F</span></b>ood and <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>rug <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>dministration.
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38. Trusting to a fault: <b>NAIVE</b>.
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40. Like some monuments at night: <b>UPLIT</b>.
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42. Listener-supported news source: <b>NPR</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">N</span></b>ational <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>ublic <b><span style="color: red;">R</span></b>adio.
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43. Dad: <b>PAPA</b>. We saw <i>Ain't Too Proud</i> recently, which is a musical about <i>The Temptations</i>.
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45. Confident poker declaration: <b>I RAISE</b>.
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46. Red Sea peninsula: <b>SINAI</b>.
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48. "__ and Punishment": <b>CRIME</b>. Did you know that <i>Crime and Punishment</i>, an 1866 novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky (November 11, 1821 ~ Feb. 9, 1881)
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50. Alabama-born activist Parks: <b>ROSA</b>. When she died, Rosa
Parks (née Rosa Louise McCauley; Feb. 4, 1913 ~ Oct. 24, 2005) lay in honor in
the Rotunda of the Capitol. She was the first woman and second
African-American to receive that honor. A bronze sculpture depicting the
Rosa Park can be found in the United States Capitol's National Statuary
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60. Kristen of "Bridesmaids": <b>WIIG</b>. Kristen Carroll Wiig (b.
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67. "We __ to be at an impasse": <b>SEEM</b>.
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68. Puts the kibosh on: <b>ENDS</b>.
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2. Get hitched in a hurry: <b>ELOPE</b>.
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4. Draped garment in Hindi films: <b>SARI</b>.
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6. "Jerry Maguire" director Cameron: <b>CROWE</b>. "You had me at
Hello." This Cameron Crowe (né Cameron Bruce Crowe; b. July 13, 1957)
movie was first released in 1996. Cameron Crowe's first film was the
1982 movie <i>Fast Times at Ridgemont High</i> when he was still in
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8. Elite British boarding school: <b>ETON</b>. Prince William (b.
June 21, 1982) and Eddy Redmayne (né Edward John David Redmayne; b. Jan. 6,
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10. Best Western rival: <b>RAMADA</b>. Both are hotel chains.
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12. "The Wire" drug lord Stanfield: <b>MARLO</b>. Marlo Stanfield
is a fictional character, portrayed by Jamie Hector (b. Oct. 7, 1975) on the
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13. Editor's "Actually, don't cut that": <b>STET</b>.
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23. Fitzgerald of jazz: <b>ELLA</b>. We haven't seen Ella
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Tuesday in quite some time. She is a frequent guest in the puzzles.
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31. Nettle: <b>IRK</b>. A crossword staple
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32. "Erin Burnett OutFront" channel: <b>CNN</b>.
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33. Friendly cat's spot: <b>LAP</b>.
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39. Hoppy brew, briefly: <b>IPA</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">I</span></b>ndia <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>ale <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>le. Everything you wanted to know about <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-india-pale-ale-got-its-name-180954891/">India Pale Ale</a> but didn't know to ask.
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41. Cooking spray brand: <b>PAM</b>. It comes in lots of flavors.
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45. "__ Always Sunny in Philadelphia": <b>IT'S</b>. It's Always
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49. Duane __: New York drugstore chain: <b>READE</b>. I learned
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55. Pet adoption org.: <b>SPCA</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>ociety for the <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>revention of <b><span style="color: red;">C</span></b>ruelty to <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>nimals.
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Hahtoolahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86307373188023686222024-03-11T03:30:00.016-05:002024-03-11T05:37:30.283-05:00Monday March 11, 2024 Margi Stevenson<p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Monday, everyone! sumdaze here with a <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>yn-o-<b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>ite puzzle from constructor, Margi Stevenson.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Theme: <span> </span><span> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi6tszF3414KK6ta7SbEVYP5Eq0VhR11YrUlkUnfs85e-lxeQuNMXSB3Crx5J-ZC19p6FIuKKn0insUTrlT5r0tgLL7dUf4Q5BFGfTYIwebfm7Y79OQQyfWdQ0qsktMCW5WHFSh9snoQMFeiQadf2prbnACdtPTaySiHPBgN3EXYtXjJJvYofiiJttUA/s400/Dyn-o-mite.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="400" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi6tszF3414KK6ta7SbEVYP5Eq0VhR11YrUlkUnfs85e-lxeQuNMXSB3Crx5J-ZC19p6FIuKKn0insUTrlT5r0tgLL7dUf4Q5BFGfTYIwebfm7Y79OQQyfWdQ0qsktMCW5WHFSh9snoQMFeiQadf2prbnACdtPTaySiHPBgN3EXYtXjJJvYofiiJttUA/s320/Dyn-o-mite.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jimmie Walker as J.J. Evans in <i>Good Times</i> (1974-1979)<br />His catchphrase really <i>blew-up</i> in popular culture.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">We'll begin with the four themed clues:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">17 Across. Sound of the 1970s: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">D</span>ISCO <span style="color: red;">M</span>USIC</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">29 Across. Electronic source of percussion: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">D</span>RUM <span style="color: red;">M</span>ACHINE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">45 Across. Unaccredited source of degrees: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">D</span>IPLOMA <span style="color: red;">M</span>ILL</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">61 Across. Hypothetical space stuff that doesn't interact with light: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">D</span>ARK <span style="color: red;">M</span>ATTER</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span><br style="font-family: georgia;" /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The reveal is nicely tucked into the bottom, right corner: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">69 Across. Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">DMS</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>irect <b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>essages</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's what you do when you want to chat with someone, but not in the general comments forum.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Across:</b><br />1. Was ahead: <b>LED</b>. <u>and</u> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">15 Across. Ahead by a small margin: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">UP ONE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnFbF-A_FnKiR9Yh7E-5fAwvrcw_0NZ5DYD3LVhB1XptQCw-FSbZ7_lGO_eFqdKTrMjNakMgNdfjgSmfxVN0Aw3ZjtQq5ibPXxDBy3MsOaCmJDOP49HTCy5lxOLV8aD9FchDUES9J3IXebFprIHWZd2km5Tu544V9BwtcPDf1OCfkiI9HwwnLCMSE03UM" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnFbF-A_FnKiR9Yh7E-5fAwvrcw_0NZ5DYD3LVhB1XptQCw-FSbZ7_lGO_eFqdKTrMjNakMgNdfjgSmfxVN0Aw3ZjtQq5ibPXxDBy3MsOaCmJDOP49HTCy5lxOLV8aD9FchDUES9J3IXebFprIHWZd2km5Tu544V9BwtcPDf1OCfkiI9HwwnLCMSE03UM=w286-h190" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The home team is leading by one point.</td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />4. __ eclipse: daytime celestial event: <b>SOLAR</b>. A big one is coming up on April 8. </span><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">Where & When - NASA site</a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />9. Iowa State's home: <b>AMES</b>.<br /><br />13. Opera solo: <b>ARIA</b>.<br /><br />16. Discourteous: <b>RUDE</b>.<br /><br />19. Radiate: <b>EMIT</b>.<br /><br />20. Pours from one container to another: <b>DECANTS</b>. DECANTing allows red wines to aerate. This hack works for me: pour one glass then put the cork back in the bottle. Shake the bottle hard. Remove the cork and let sit a few minutes before pouring the other glasses. 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Blue Ribbon brewery: <b>PABST</b>. Established in Milwaukee, WI in 1844 and currently based in San Antonio, TX.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiNkz3CFOxp7JOlRaNApmsqU2eetJaQ5a1kvAGlw28ViHk9UvSqRX_tZ0w0HnYQKNJx6g-nFFglvGdImn1z9PhTfg2kIxR2zCzR5cVXZIJlkbCxeTeFTt8gvaf4XoOcj54iDy0xEbiUIjiYQdEWidwpWGdwJbY4sef8QrFiC8rtBcLGJj0qArqT3pt3Ps" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="777" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiNkz3CFOxp7JOlRaNApmsqU2eetJaQ5a1kvAGlw28ViHk9UvSqRX_tZ0w0HnYQKNJx6g-nFFglvGdImn1z9PhTfg2kIxR2zCzR5cVXZIJlkbCxeTeFTt8gvaf4XoOcj54iDy0xEbiUIjiYQdEWidwpWGdwJbY4sef8QrFiC8rtBcLGJj0qArqT3pt3Ps=w200-h203" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><no DECANTing required></td></tr></tbody></table><br />22. __ and beans: <b>RICE</b>. I just made a big pot of this yesterday. Two pounds dried pinto beans to 1 cup rice is a good ratio.<br /><br />23. Novelist O'Brien: <b>EDNA</b>. This <b><i>D</i></b> was my last fill. It crosses with another name in 24-Down.<br /><br />26. Early email provider: <b>AOL</b>.<br /><br />27. Organ with an iris: <b>EYE</b>. At first I was thinking of Splynter's variety of organs but today it was an EYEball.<br /><br />32. Cry: <b>WEEP</b>.<br /><br />34. "Heck if I know": <b>NO IDEA</b>. "SAT XWD" also fit...<br /><br />35. Looks up to: <b>ESTEEMS</b>. ...which is why I hold our Sat. blogger Husker Gary in such high ESTEEM.<br /><br />38. Wine shop event: <b>TASTING</b>. Today I saw this ad in my weekly 'downtown events' email. I thought it was odd to call it a "Cigar Tasting". Have you heard of these?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL_npA_9N9-_jxJOZbZ7BZwgmJFlWeX5_3xW2hNDgudKeS539VpDAQYUIc6BL2jyPZt7EiZyGmTbcT7SgSpbtbTEj1bRzD6eiSTvJZO3zcfq4iKGTKGVrpDnfoawenJ-D-BDML1CrMliS7iRgBAx6IyIUseUXzNivF69gSRP4D2aAh3fGy2S-dtx0Y8Ps" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="713" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL_npA_9N9-_jxJOZbZ7BZwgmJFlWeX5_3xW2hNDgudKeS539VpDAQYUIc6BL2jyPZt7EiZyGmTbcT7SgSpbtbTEj1bRzD6eiSTvJZO3zcfq4iKGTKGVrpDnfoawenJ-D-BDML1CrMliS7iRgBAx6IyIUseUXzNivF69gSRP4D2aAh3fGy2S-dtx0Y8Ps=w499-h123" width="499" /></a></div><br />42. G major analogue: <b>E-MINOR</b>. The song in 63-D is in F Major.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is another way of asking what the <i>relative key</i> is for G Major. Both scales only have one sharp (F#).<br /><br />44. Qatari leader: <b>EMIR</b>.<br /><br />50. Suffix with percent: -<b>ILE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9HKHR-EABGxN2hmnHfpJBTkTyP9oiIFfRuM0UkYTVwljhI2tezZ1kuSRGCtaxEV-wYt3qvTVgNenfZRKvl103RP34YlW5olTiAHMJPMK5Ed791ZLiJsBoCigzhIiaE6S4M7cw4E75y8Lv8sDqu5r-83Cus1ugH7V7EI-5Qk2B0rm_9vx-IZpBXVAhDoE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="900" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9HKHR-EABGxN2hmnHfpJBTkTyP9oiIFfRuM0UkYTVwljhI2tezZ1kuSRGCtaxEV-wYt3qvTVgNenfZRKvl103RP34YlW5olTiAHMJPMK5Ed791ZLiJsBoCigzhIiaE6S4M7cw4E75y8Lv8sDqu5r-83Cus1ugH7V7EI-5Qk2B0rm_9vx-IZpBXVAhDoE=w571-h173" width="571" /></a></div><br />51. Florida NBA team, on scoreboards: <b>ORL</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">ORL</span></b>ando Magic...as in the Magic Kingdom (Disney World)<br /><br />52. CrossFit units: <b>REPS</b>.<br /><br />53. Wood stove output: <b>HEAT</b>. The Miami HEAT NBA team also plays in Florida.<br /><br />55. "Works __ time": <b>EVERY</b>.<br /><br />57. Carrying capacity of a cargo ship: <b>TONNAGE</b>.<br /><br />60. Trig function that models light waves: <b>SINE</b>. Light acts as both a wave and a particle. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_g3-Bq82quh3pKouwAodCdxpJ1IN4C0qe01vsTgqkr-l5yY0n4huqeFvK41c4tJFzPJy_oWgfJqt6_rrEAnhpGC67_JLZxJtyHDbhbws_8Fb_KAw9mB4XNgO0RbOIzW0T1OO657YezypPDYrMZ3QX8pJovoqpzMOxdhk1QmU6cC1-2vw4reRlW-CYaQI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="322" data-original-width="750" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_g3-Bq82quh3pKouwAodCdxpJ1IN4C0qe01vsTgqkr-l5yY0n4huqeFvK41c4tJFzPJy_oWgfJqt6_rrEAnhpGC67_JLZxJtyHDbhbws_8Fb_KAw9mB4XNgO0RbOIzW0T1OO657YezypPDYrMZ3QX8pJovoqpzMOxdhk1QmU6cC1-2vw4reRlW-CYaQI=w469-h201" title="Click to enlarge." width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visible light is one component of the electromagnetism spectrum.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">64. Not taken in by: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ONTO</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Def.: being aware of a scheme.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />65. Figure of speech: <b>IDIOM</b>. The IDIOM "barking up the wrong tree" means you are wrong or mistaken.<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWzbHOVTmNiMdTj7t28OiYwIMgSlOF9Ndtfj_DqFMQcelzSfnRpdulsFIH-yB2S0rAH8QMC6-rOkx6tuD7Zygzn6genYx2-RrE0Fx9m1SZNLlq7DOMIaA1kzfBX7CfXyGhWguNe8GShAIXOQwyVvTyzx7h_WZiBWZ2tYOd4ZEblkKEN0vCVe_y0VKkKbY"><img alt="" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="600" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWzbHOVTmNiMdTj7t28OiYwIMgSlOF9Ndtfj_DqFMQcelzSfnRpdulsFIH-yB2S0rAH8QMC6-rOkx6tuD7Zygzn6genYx2-RrE0Fx9m1SZNLlq7DOMIaA1kzfBX7CfXyGhWguNe8GShAIXOQwyVvTyzx7h_WZiBWZ2tYOd4ZEblkKEN0vCVe_y0VKkKbY=w564-h178" width="564" /></a></div><br />66. Word repeated after "Que" in a classic song: <b>SERA</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i9nWB5XifBI" width="320" youtube-src-id="i9nWB5XifBI"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Doris Day famously sang <i>Que Sera, Sera</i> when she appeared in Hitchcock's </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Man Who Knew Too Much</i> (1956).</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her co-stars were Jimmy Stewart and Peter Lorre.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">67. Locksmith's supply: <b>KEYS</b>.<br /><br />68. Canadian honker: <b>GOOSE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUipiubypY49G7lSAAaYIeHhm1RldzBGdmsxZYvEzTo_CCuDKu9CgnXOGIn9Js0oUotESOVzX94eLE5o8xfWQZPHoTaliHKXP7L2PQD86n9GSNGnPcSoeT_2D30pihRGW-TdaAn0HytV5Cdllr-XaoOfGTJS_OJsKIjyVkm6FcTk1zR7Z-Twny-lrISfI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUipiubypY49G7lSAAaYIeHhm1RldzBGdmsxZYvEzTo_CCuDKu9CgnXOGIn9Js0oUotESOVzX94eLE5o8xfWQZPHoTaliHKXP7L2PQD86n9GSNGnPcSoeT_2D30pihRGW-TdaAn0HytV5Cdllr-XaoOfGTJS_OJsKIjyVkm6FcTk1zR7Z-Twny-lrISfI=w299-h299" title="Click to enlarge." width="299" /></a></div><br /><b>Down:</b><br />1. Diane of "Chesapeake Shores": <b>LADD</b>. <i>Chesapeake Shores</i> aired on the Hallmark Channel from 2016 to 2022.<br /><br />2. The "E" of the Great Lakes HOMES mnemonic: <b>ERIE</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXpM-Tqnygs5GTWLGVyO9Xi6eFifR6L_zzNFbRnCbSlYki9vEcuAta4p3jgZ3wLHRnvPtFB6QiTJKBZvHDv5PVuWbD1ue4ElMEuE77jKy6lJsuZfYHXvZY4OUI0mOcHqkS2CA7tBmYO8iSdkxL7TeVNu9BhS1hstmaW5smzcXBjBhs4A_AqIMnfMIyG8M" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="776" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXpM-Tqnygs5GTWLGVyO9Xi6eFifR6L_zzNFbRnCbSlYki9vEcuAta4p3jgZ3wLHRnvPtFB6QiTJKBZvHDv5PVuWbD1ue4ElMEuE77jKy6lJsuZfYHXvZY4OUI0mOcHqkS2CA7tBmYO8iSdkxL7TeVNu9BhS1hstmaW5smzcXBjBhs4A_AqIMnfMIyG8M=w248-h331" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Great Lakes mnemonic is less helpful.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />3. Careful about what one reveals: <b>DISCREET</b>.<br /><br />4. Historic fort in South Carolina: <b>SUMTER</b>. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm" target="_blank">National Parks website plus a video</a><br /><br />5. Numbered musical work: <b>OPUS</b>.<br /><br />6. Part of UCLA: <b>LOS</b>. the University of California, <b>Los</b> Angeles<br /><br />7. Singer DiFranco: <b>ANI</b>.<br /><br />8. __ room: place for a foosball table: <b>REC</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNCtCITs3PirdYz3SwSrBZd-myxuCHEziDA8DCwO4aN_Lukn_LxD0I7bMSPQmXY1eT9lnzRcedgfjeTwDgEU2Qdn-f4d4ngTbzPJBqE9r-MD2-6j-Kb_TCAgrIc3yo8nA9tfyAIj86Qgc_Lsw1uaBKl6RcTD8_45tr5qXp09ccI2u0NpnLENqHSTVTnsc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNCtCITs3PirdYz3SwSrBZd-myxuCHEziDA8DCwO4aN_Lukn_LxD0I7bMSPQmXY1eT9lnzRcedgfjeTwDgEU2Qdn-f4d4ngTbzPJBqE9r-MD2-6j-Kb_TCAgrIc3yo8nA9tfyAIj86Qgc_Lsw1uaBKl6RcTD8_45tr5qXp09ccI2u0NpnLENqHSTVTnsc" width="320" /></a></div><br />9. Square footage: <b>AREA</b>.<br /><br />10. India's largest city: <b>MUMBAI</b>. The weather there today is expected to be sunny with highs in the low 90s and lows in the 70s with light winds and no rain.<br /><br />11. Inventor Thomas who co-founded General Electric: <b>EDISON</b>.<br /><br />12. Accept, with "for": <b>SETTLE</b>.<br /><br />14. Antioxidant berry: <b>ACAI</b>.<br /><br />18. How software was once sold: <b>ON CD</b>.<br /><br />21. Dueling steps: <b>PACES</b>.<br /><br />23. Angsty genre: <b>EMO</b>.<br /><br />24. Composer Shostakovich: <b>DMITRI</b>. As I said at 23-Across, this <b><i>D</i></b> was my last fill. The <b><i>M</i></b> made me first do a mental run of the vowels and then the letter <i><b>S</b></i>. Nothing felt right. Finally I noticed that the last name was Russian and that gave me DMITRI.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here is his <i>Suite for Jazz Orchestra #2</i> (1938). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mmCnQDUSO4I" width="320" youtube-src-id="mmCnQDUSO4I"></iframe></div><br />25. Zero: <b>NADA</b>. <u>and</u> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">40 Down. Zero: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">NIL</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />27. Woolly mama: <b>EWE</b>. cute play on "wooly mammoth"<br /><br />28. Agreeable reply: <b>YES</b>.<br /><br />30. Open with a pop: <b>UNSNAP</b>. Def.: unfasten or open with a brisk movement and a sharp sound.<br /><br />31. Despise: <b>HATE</b>.<br /><br />33. Tangerine coat: <b>PEEL</b>.<br /><br />36. Georgia school that's one of the New Ivies: <b>EMORY</b>.<br /><br />37. Play charades, say: <b>MIME</b>. <u>and</u> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">39 Down. Aped: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">IMITATED</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />41. Test for M.A. hopefuls: <b>GRE</b>. The <b><span style="color: red;">G</span></b>raduate <b><span style="color: red;">R</span></b>ecord <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>xaminations is a standardized test that is part of the admissions process for many graduate schools in North America. One would need to attend a graduate school to earn a <b>M</b>aster of <b>A</b>rts degree.<br /><br />43. Mantra syllables: <b>OMS</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg169TvxPONK0YTj8x3F3IT2SjStvw87027tmiQSc7CPZ-4T_alx-3KN6WGfbyssbagLchNocx2bM7T-gwQ4gY7sAp8Qnz8w1gT64GWJR7FGvlWv-2hO0DYEfE2vcGySd3QqF2F26foZUEzrBlmdUVheBnSrGwqoBWSHwSM8TjRfZnkFJdDVpPTLou9AXs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="500" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg169TvxPONK0YTj8x3F3IT2SjStvw87027tmiQSc7CPZ-4T_alx-3KN6WGfbyssbagLchNocx2bM7T-gwQ4gY7sAp8Qnz8w1gT64GWJR7FGvlWv-2hO0DYEfE2vcGySd3QqF2F26foZUEzrBlmdUVheBnSrGwqoBWSHwSM8TjRfZnkFJdDVpPTLou9AXs" width="320" /></a></div><br />45. Makes a decent living: <b>DOES OK</b>.</span></div><div><span face="SourceSansPro, "Source Sans Pro-fallback", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.05px;"><span style="color: #800180;">The latest census numbers indicate what income ranges constitute the middle class (as of 2020). This will depend on family size. For a single individual, a middle-class income ranges from $30,000 - $90,000 per year. For a couple it starts at $42,430 up to $127,300; for a family of three, $60,000 - $180,000; and four $67,100 - $201,270.</span></span><span face="SourceSansPro, "Source Sans Pro-fallback", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.05px;"> <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0912/which-income-class-are-you.aspx" target="_blank">Investopedia article</a></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />46. "Trainspotting" novelist Welsh: <b>IRVINE</b>. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/135836.Trainspotting?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=W4A9MrLAKz&rank=1" target="_blank">goodreads link</a><br /><br />47. More than enough: <b>PLENTY</b>.<br /><br />48. YSL men's fragrance: <b>L'HOMME</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlZOFNGHtMpP7AR9IByGXFFkdTBDS3mAHOO4veyFs-IytDCaQB4-osLBcnI4q1tCksZL4AiUF31bv_C-vuhoa2OG_CiENSiQVqoLSAcxaoR_uAcc99OQ0phsD6MQclG5W35Sdi3QvRh7Y4fkFFBosMpflyz_mNNmxP5pxlofKWM1IZYqejAppWPfiKia0" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="978" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlZOFNGHtMpP7AR9IByGXFFkdTBDS3mAHOO4veyFs-IytDCaQB4-osLBcnI4q1tCksZL4AiUF31bv_C-vuhoa2OG_CiENSiQVqoLSAcxaoR_uAcc99OQ0phsD6MQclG5W35Sdi3QvRh7Y4fkFFBosMpflyz_mNNmxP5pxlofKWM1IZYqejAppWPfiKia0=w184-h188" width="184" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">about $33 per oz. at Nordstrom</td></tr></tbody></table><br />49. "Girls" creator Dunham: <b>LENA</b>. <i>Girls </i>was a show on HBO from 2012-2017.<br /><br />54. Industrious insects: <b>ANTS</b>.<br /><br />56. Vintage Speed Wagons, e.g.: <b>REOS</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigwxmVt3CgSpQGWzulQ-e9G3CwQOqIo956sHZ5gXYbteqWyeUJ91XK9LFDmtV3SWn-yWF_0-_fKPw-bRFxmA19z4N6quiQ8bTdNswQVlxsGOCa_rAJHAtLxUX0ejb6u6u59iTguDMNBiOfh-_Ns6TGChrK4AhfWw8dw-DWjil7f_cgNq9yrU5yzN-wzOE" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigwxmVt3CgSpQGWzulQ-e9G3CwQOqIo956sHZ5gXYbteqWyeUJ91XK9LFDmtV3SWn-yWF_0-_fKPw-bRFxmA19z4N6quiQ8bTdNswQVlxsGOCa_rAJHAtLxUX0ejb6u6u59iTguDMNBiOfh-_Ns6TGChrK4AhfWw8dw-DWjil7f_cgNq9yrU5yzN-wzOE" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1949 D19XA Pickup <a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1949-reo-speedwagon-truck/" target="_blank">website</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />57. Boxing match decisions, for short: <b>TKOS</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">T</span></b>echnical <b><span style="color: red;">K</span></b>nock<b><span style="color: red;">o</span></b>ut<b><span style="color: red;">s</span></b><br /><br />58. Antiseptic target: <b>GERM</b>.<br /><br />59. Notable times: <b>ERAS</b>. "ERAS" is also the name of Taylor Swift's current tour.<br /><br />61. Use a shovel: <b>DIG</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEita9PDSvA2qRmLNPnyKzmD__2fEc3XXqK0wb3-Wi9396EmGVQlQzdMkWlJaNHS-5DG6fQ5-iA4hk11TSUCFeUzRHA75IMg4BrvITRjCUFh7aRXfXQl-ziEvMJQJ_hz0lURCFrrKIFvqS8NAM8MOEvGfHh--a3MqPXZahjppJIEAcrvPT6ZzOVMqxJsCjA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="1200" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEita9PDSvA2qRmLNPnyKzmD__2fEc3XXqK0wb3-Wi9396EmGVQlQzdMkWlJaNHS-5DG6fQ5-iA4hk11TSUCFeUzRHA75IMg4BrvITRjCUFh7aRXfXQl-ziEvMJQJ_hz0lURCFrrKIFvqS8NAM8MOEvGfHh--a3MqPXZahjppJIEAcrvPT6ZzOVMqxJsCjA=w589-h175" width="589" /></a></div><br />62. Ruckus: <b>ADO</b>.<br /><br />63. Ipanema's city: <b>RIO</b>. It's not the first time you've heard this song...and it likely won't be the last. 😊<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sVdaFQhS86E" width="320" youtube-src-id="sVdaFQhS86E"></iframe></div><br />What a lovely finish to a <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>elightful <b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>onday solve! Here's the grid: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ25SNQ6HWeiSTLpRbZtDWotQZVA5BGjSjvLLy8z3BlEWh_lgTYcvJky5b7Hp9GZLzrL8MpYLmqrWGJ_KO9MmN2d2yiIpdRqIfMnP1Kp0cpRA36VpJ-4fQEAWi-q1zi1J3JcP1PgJGS_uiMdvQiKyk2hJB0v9HFiQFgB_ad2Imh2y-h7j6VV0PIxnqpM/s687/la240311_grid_highlighted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ25SNQ6HWeiSTLpRbZtDWotQZVA5BGjSjvLLy8z3BlEWh_lgTYcvJky5b7Hp9GZLzrL8MpYLmqrWGJ_KO9MmN2d2yiIpdRqIfMnP1Kp0cpRA36VpJ-4fQEAWi-q1zi1J3JcP1PgJGS_uiMdvQiKyk2hJB0v9HFiQFgB_ad2Imh2y-h7j6VV0PIxnqpM/s320/la240311_grid_highlighted.png" width="319" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>asvidaniya <span style="color: red;"><b>M</b></span>ates!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Notes from C.C.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I made today's "<a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/crossword-making-the-right-moves"><b>Making the Right Move</b></a>" for the Atlas Obscura. Give it a whirl. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <br /></span></div></div>sumdazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063577603240124288noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67374857300714612902024-03-10T03:30:00.003-05:002024-03-10T06:09:26.482-05:00Sunday March 10, 2024 Brian Thomas & Kate Chin Park<p> </p><p>Theme: "<b>Con Test"</b> - Each common phrase is rephrased as if it's con (convention)-related.<br /></p><p>22. Con current?: <b>AIR OF EXCITEMENT</b>.</p><p>33. Con tour?: <b>MEET AND GREET</b>.<br /><br />
37. Con quest?: <b>AUTOGRAPH</b>.</p><p>54. Con sorts?: <b>COSPLAYERS</b>.</p><p>68. Con note?: <b>I LOVE YOUR WORK</b>.</p><p>86. Con text?: <b>FAN FICTION</b>.</p><p>101. Con figure?: <b>MOVIE STAR</b>.<br /><br />
103. Con script?: <b>GROUP READING</b>.<br /></p><p>119. Con form?: <b>CARDBOARD CUTOUT</b>.</p><p>Just
a perfect title. Also love that all the theme entries are
in-the-language phrases. Not easy for this type of theme where the
answers have to match the second parts of the con words and have to work
within the convention contest. <br /></p><p>You can find more of Brian puzzles at his site<b> </b><a href="https://puzzlesthatneedahome.blogspot.com/"><b>Puzzles That Need a Home</b></a>. More of Kate's puzzle at her site <a href="https://kateschmatecrosswords.weebly.com/"><b>Crosswords Schmosswords</b></a><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><br />
<b>Across:</b><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">
1. Handy smartphone app for a tourist: <b>GPS</b>.</div><p>
4. Most pancakes: <b>DISKS</b>.<br /><br />
9. Ijeoma Oluo's "So You Want To Talk About __": <b>RACE</b>. OLUO is very crossword-friendly.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thirdeyebag.com/cdn/shop/products/soyouwanttotalk_1200x1200.jpg?v=1599807086" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="759" height="157" src="https://thirdeyebag.com/cdn/shop/products/soyouwanttotalk_1200x1200.jpg?v=1599807086" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
13. Lumps in a stack of folded sweatshirts: <b>HOODS</b>.<br /><br />
18. Make a big fuss: <b>RAISE CAIN</b>.<br /><br />
20. Auburn, to Alabama: <b>RIVAL</b>.<br /><br />
21. Skerry, e.g.: <b>ISLET</b>. I did not know the meaning of skerry. Wikipedia info: s<span>mall rocky island, or islet, </span>usually too small for human habitation. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Skerry_in_shallow_water.jpg/1280px-Skerry_in_shallow_water.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="800" height="210" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Skerry_in_shallow_water.jpg/1280px-Skerry_in_shallow_water.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
24. Bradbury genre: <b>SCI-FI</b>.<br /><br />
25. Brotherly sort: <b>FRIAR</b>.<br /><br />
26. Blackpink genre: <b>KPOP</b>. Very popular girl group in Asia.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sm.ign.com/ign_in/screenshot/default/blackpink-the-game_2vyt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://sm.ign.com/ign_in/screenshot/default/blackpink-the-game_2vyt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
27. December quaff: <b>NOG</b>.<br /><br />
29. River near Shakespeare's birthplace: <b>AVON</b>.<br /><br />
30. Argentine grassland: <b>PAMPA</b>.<br /><br />
41. Hardly any: <b>A DAB</b>.<br /><br />
42. Squeaky toy?: <b>POM</b>. Ha. Squeaky.<br /><br />
43. With 52-Across, some midriff-baring attire: <b>CROP</b>. 52. See 43-Across: <b>TOPS</b>.<br /><br />
44. "Star Trek: TNG" counselor Deanna: <b>TROI</b>.<br /><br />
45. Leg bone: <b>TIBIA</b>.<br /><br />
47. System connecting OAK and SFO: <b>BART</b>.<br /><br />
50. Patella spots: <b>KNEES</b>.<br /><br />
57. Plays chords, in a way: <b>STRUMS</b>.<br /><br />
59. Aristotle's teacher: <b>PLATO</b>.<br /><br />
61. Fictional Amelia who, when asked to remove spots from a dress, cut out all the polka dots: <b>BEDELIA</b>. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://embed.cdn.pais.scholastic.com/v1/channels/clubs-us/products/identifiers/isbn/9781546103417/primary/renditions/900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://embed.cdn.pais.scholastic.com/v1/channels/clubs-us/products/identifiers/isbn/9781546103417/primary/renditions/900" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>
62. Maui's Road to __: <b>HANA</b>.<br /><br />
63. Iranian money: <b>RIAL</b>.<br /><br />
64. Chart-topper: <b>HIT</b>.<br /><br />
65. "Shucks!": <b>RATS</b>.<br /><br />
66. "Black-ish" dad: <b>DRE</b>.<br /><br />
73. Tic-tac-toe side: <b>XES</b>.<br /><br />
74. Slitherers in the sea: <b>EELS</b>.<br /><br />
76. Freedom Rider's ride: <b>BUS</b>.<br /><br />
77. Scuffle: <b>FRAY</b>.<br /><br />
78. As concerns: <b>IN RE</b>.<br /><br />
80. Code names: <b>ALIASES</b>. <br /><br />
82. "See what I did there?": <b>GET IT</b>.<br /><br />
84. Drives too fast: <b>SPEEDS</b>.<br /><br />
88. Half of quatorze: <b>SEPT</b>. French for 7.<br /><br />
90. Spousal term of endearment: <b>WIFEY</b>. <br /><br />
92. Toss, slangily: <b>YEET</b>.<br /><br />
93. Performed miserably: <b>STUNK</b>.<br /><br />
95. Put pen to paper: <b>DREW</b>.<br /><br />
97. "Aida" river: <b>NILE</b>.<br /><br />
98. Classic film about a football-kicking mule: <b>GUS</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rg-9SemfezA/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rg-9SemfezA/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
100. Swing about: <b>SLUE</b>.<br /><br />
108. False move: <b>FEINT</b>.<br /><br />
109. Capital of Italia: <b>ROMA</b>.<br /><br />
110. Lacking freshness: <b>OLD</b>.<br /><br />
111. " ... __ I thought": <b>OR SO</b>.<br /><br />
113. Saint-Saëns's "__ Macabre": <b>DANSE</b>.<br /><br />
117. Conscious: <b>AWARE</b>.<br /><br />
124. Seeds, weeds, and feeds: <b>TENDS</b>. 128. Nave-y bases?: <b>PEWS</b>. Fun clues.<br /><br />
125. Asteroids publisher: <b>ATARI</b>.<br /><br />
126. "Wait, what happened?": <b>I MISSED IT</b>.<br /><br />
127. Come up: <b>ARISE</b>.<br /><br />
129. "Divine Comedy" poet: <b>DANTE</b>.<br /><br />
130. Greek vowel: <b>ETA</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">
1. Tennis great Steffi: <b>GRAF</b>.</div><p>
2. Skating team: <b>PAIR</b>.<br /><br />
3. iPhone speaker: <b>SIRI</b>.<br /><br />
4. Reorganize a hard drive, familiarly: <b>DE-FRAG</b>.<br /><br />
5. Cocktail sphere: <b>ICE</b>.<br /><br />
6. "Yakety __": horn-heavy novelty hit: <b>SAX</b>.<br /><br />
7. Algonquian-speaking people: <b>KICKAPOO</b>. Learning moment for me. We have Ojibwe here.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://legendsofkansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/KickapooIndians.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="600" height="250" src="https://legendsofkansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/KickapooIndians.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
8. Manicure sound: <b>SNIP</b>.<br /><br />
9. Salt garnish locale: <b>RIM</b>.<br /><br />
10. Letters after Madison or before Maria: <b>AVE</b>.<br /><br />
11. Source of hemp: <b>CANNABIS</b>. Sure hope you don't ever encounter the smell issue.<br /><br />
12. John who completed an EGOT in 2024: <b>ELTON</b>.<br /><br />
13. That fella's: <b>HIS</b>.<br /><br />
14. Name on a Wienermobile: <b>OSCAR MAYER</b>.<br /><br />
15. Tapenade fruit: <b>OLIVE</b>. <br /><br />
16. Crusoe's creator: <b>DEFOE</b> (Daniel)<br /><br />
17. Stay: <b>STINT</b>.<br /><br />
19. Major drama: <b>SOAP OPERA</b>.<br /><br />
20. Two bars and two dots, on a staff: <b>REPEAT</b>.<br /><br />
23. Actor Hardy: <b>TOM</b>.<br /><br />
28. Macroeconomics abbr.: <b>GDP</b>.<br /><br />
31. Actor born Laurence Tureaud: <b>MR T</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-140939099.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-140939099.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
32. Components: <b>PARTS</b>.<br /><br />
34. Proclamation: <b>EDICT</b>.<br /><br />
35. Hasbro's "game of unspeakable fun": <b>TABOO</b>.<br /><br />
36. Turn: <b>GO BAD</b>. (Thanks, D-Otto!)<br /><br />
37. "Cathy" cry: <b>ACK</b>.<br /><br />
38. Vessels in a pharaoh's tomb: <b>URNS</b>. Fresh clue angle.<br /><br />
39. Follow the rules: <b>TOE THE LINE</b>. 48. Dadcore jeans specification: <b>RELAXED FIT</b>. Two more great fill.<br /><br />
40. 1960s nonconformist: <b>HIPPIE</b>.<br /><br />
46. HS exam with a cellular energetics section: <b>AP BIO</b>.<br /><br />
49. Lacking freshness: <b>TRITE</b>.<br /><br />
51. Olympic gold medalist Lee: <b>SUNI</b>. She grew up in St. Paul. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2023/10/05/16965191735489.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2023/10/05/16965191735489.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
53. Tear it up: <b>SLAY</b>.<br /><br />
55. Unleash: <b>LET RIP</b>.<br /><br />
56. Spunk: <b>SASS</b>.<br /><br />
58. Many an Argentine red: <b>MALBEC</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0274/3300/9224/files/Malbec.jpg?v=1690222085" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0274/3300/9224/files/Malbec.jpg?v=1690222085" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
60. Up in the air: <b>ALOFT</b>.<br /><br />
63. Campground sights, briefly: <b>RVS</b>.<br /><br />
64. Rte. 66, e.g.: <b>HWY</b>.<br /><br />
66. The "D" of CODA: <b>DEAF</b>.<br /><br />
67. Baton-passing event: <b>RELAY</b>.<br /><br />
69. Boots: <b>OUSTS</b>.<br /><br />
70. Novelist Leon: <b>URIS</b>. He wrote "Exodus".<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.penguinrandomhouse.com/cover/9780553258479" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="274" height="450" src="https://images.penguinrandomhouse.com/cover/9780553258479" width="274" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
71. Like the Resident Evil games: <b>RATED M</b>.<br /><br />
72. Had more than an inkling: <b>KNEW</b>.<br /><br />
75. Rails against failure?: <b>SAFEGUARDS</b>. Love this clue also.<br /><br />
79. Put back: <b>REINSTATE</b>.<br /><br />
81. Crunch cousin: <b>SIT UP</b>.<br /><br />
82. Actor Elliott: <b>GOULD</b>. He was once married to Barbra Streisand.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://people.com/thmb/xpkzfeVrBlfB9YlwGQpTUKsFwBs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/elliott-barbara-f3618ddf1f734a9db651e36aea1060d5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://people.com/thmb/xpkzfeVrBlfB9YlwGQpTUKsFwBs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/elliott-barbara-f3618ddf1f734a9db651e36aea1060d5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
83. Jaded feeling: <b>ENNUI</b>.<br /><br />
84. Big name in Apple history: <b>STEVE</b>. Jobs.<br /><br />
85. Ward of "Gone Girl": <b>SELA</b>.<br /><br />
87. "See you then!": <b>IT'S A DATE</b>.<br /><br />
89. As per routine: <b>PRO FORMA</b>. Hey, a PRO word in this Con puzzle.<br /><br />
91. "__ outta here!": <b>YER</b>.<br /><br />
94. Skywalker mentor: <b>KENOBI</b>.<br /><br />
96. GameCube successor: <b>WII</b>.<br /><br />
99. Cheap ticket spec: <b>SRO</b>.<br /><br />
102. Final application: <b>END USE</b>.<br /><br />
103. Persona non __: <b>GRATA</b>.<br /><br />
104. Scull mover: <b>ROWER</b>.<br /><br />
105. Bahla Fort visitor, perhaps: <b>OMANI</b>. <span>On the UNESCO World Heritage List. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Bahla_Fort.jpg/1024px-Bahla_Fort.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Bahla_Fort.jpg/1024px-Bahla_Fort.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
106. Yosemite peak free soloed in "Free Solo," informally: <b>EL CAP</b>.<br /><br />
107. Miracle-__: <b>GRO</b>.<br /><br />
112. Came out with: <b>SAID</b>.<br /><br />
114. Vertex, in graph theory: <b>NODE</b>.<br /><br />
115. Clubs, but not cabarets: <b>SUIT</b>.<br /><br />
116. Jazz singer Jones: <b>ETTA</b>.<br /><br />
118. Kampala-to-Nairobi dir.: <b>ESE</b>.<br /><br />
120. Unedited, as footage: <b>RAW</b>.<br /><br />
121. OBs, e.g.: <b>DRS</b>.<br /><br />
122. Racket: <b>DIN</b>.<br /><br />
123. Chicago winter hrs.: <b>CST</b>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5jW9IJATPfwoVRPbRnteXnt7qjKhnJrGJN-b4-W1KByz-vF3VPyGx1igiJYsyCoKThkSUVVO0Ql3StWOFpb-5iahdheQd7rAuC-Q9QfhXUk37oY103P2D991o20Q_W9Wys5zorWObR-tfG0_4cQdjMzzzhmGp9fjk3UP75VGB65hyhMUtTOD02gpI6CP/s854/Sun.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="854" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5jW9IJATPfwoVRPbRnteXnt7qjKhnJrGJN-b4-W1KByz-vF3VPyGx1igiJYsyCoKThkSUVVO0Ql3StWOFpb-5iahdheQd7rAuC-Q9QfhXUk37oY103P2D991o20Q_W9Wys5zorWObR-tfG0_4cQdjMzzzhmGp9fjk3UP75VGB65hyhMUtTOD02gpI6CP/s320/Sun.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>OK,
an update on my freestyle. What do you think, Wendy? My hand entry is
much better, but I need to hold my glide a bit longer. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1UEP8og-9Wo" width="320" youtube-src-id="1UEP8og-9Wo"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here is my backstroke. I'm still mostly pulling with straight arms. Will work on high elbow next. <br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zF2MJ5LH0kE" width="320" youtube-src-id="zF2MJ5LH0kE"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19601801932736119862024-03-09T03:30:00.167-06:002024-03-09T11:04:42.359-06:00Saturday, March 9, 2024, Jamey Smith<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <b><span>Saturday Themeless by Jamey Smith</span></b></span></p><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tKMT5GOwGeSQjFnzZBulPC12f_baRH6ChsR12Zo8uV3X82eDsAU6Mx-4bSwxfE020Nw_2Ql0uWJgf8Mb80BDetXbXuYwNGFneoeycP7dorExHLsH-qjcAeQdpFVwSIM2p4a6iKqUR9KAPKEJ5DokMDpjJ_KFxNnaXCywA-xwjsMRWl9PFKjPyEmesyY/s640/JS%20Alamo.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tKMT5GOwGeSQjFnzZBulPC12f_baRH6ChsR12Zo8uV3X82eDsAU6Mx-4bSwxfE020Nw_2Ql0uWJgf8Mb80BDetXbXuYwNGFneoeycP7dorExHLsH-qjcAeQdpFVwSIM2p4a6iKqUR9KAPKEJ5DokMDpjJ_KFxNnaXCywA-xwjsMRWl9PFKjPyEmesyY/w173-h173/JS%20Alamo.jpeg" width="173" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBmEbcPOInWCIODv0f4LdvLJedjxP55bQ5pFftFRvw4Lp6aFbwszE6UmXt8E8ZK5Wd_5w5H-gSk4rcsHUE60NBcvSZqlMwIEQN5ttf9iGA1Hru-0g3TW45vmlGd2OIx-XYFBZ2X0J53dPWTVRf-F1T5pIBMGuxbb_XB0neGgNiaYv7YeF8cFZ4cLjZyeq/s1020/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-26%20at%207.00.13%20PM.png" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1020" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBmEbcPOInWCIODv0f4LdvLJedjxP55bQ5pFftFRvw4Lp6aFbwszE6UmXt8E8ZK5Wd_5w5H-gSk4rcsHUE60NBcvSZqlMwIEQN5ttf9iGA1Hru-0g3TW45vmlGd2OIx-XYFBZ2X0J53dPWTVRf-F1T5pIBMGuxbb_XB0neGgNiaYv7YeF8cFZ4cLjZyeq/w320-h318/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-26%20at%207.00.13%20PM.png" width="320" /></a><span>Jamie knew I would be blogging his puzzle and so he sent me this note: </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><i>Not that you asked for one, but here’s an updated photo of yours truly. The real star of the shot, I’m sure you’ll agree, is a certain five-letter landmark that makes regular appearances in the cross-world. Thought your readers might appreciate seeing it freed from the grid for a change. </i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><i>Looking forward to your full CC post.</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is my ninth Saturday Themeless Puzzle of Jamey's I have </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">blogged. He is a former Texas University employe and always supplies a puzzle full of charm and learning but today he has no sympathy for me for 27 Down as you will see.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</span></b></div><div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Opportunity to work from home?: <b>AT BAT </b>- How's that for a cute start?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOGWtj-YQNnworkUhQ3Vu7sF8dCLMhiy2XwxZXG03V5BNxzbOZal8xp7KYrTEhyywBaZthz6qhB1Fmc3fNWBndRDbd4zyKhBEnLyKYuEpeLNe-RxjleEYuP-p1mixgx-yui53xfPfk1RWCp9ZittFgrrz17sQ2KF9Pk0loisuu_fuw-Z5rV3vsAmbBm8W/s1200/1967harmon-killebrew16jpg.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="868" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOGWtj-YQNnworkUhQ3Vu7sF8dCLMhiy2XwxZXG03V5BNxzbOZal8xp7KYrTEhyywBaZthz6qhB1Fmc3fNWBndRDbd4zyKhBEnLyKYuEpeLNe-RxjleEYuP-p1mixgx-yui53xfPfk1RWCp9ZittFgrrz17sQ2KF9Pk0loisuu_fuw-Z5rV3vsAmbBm8W/w171-h237/1967harmon-killebrew16jpg.jpeg" width="171" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Harmon Killebrew<br />One of C.C.'s favs</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />6. News agency that covered Sputnik: <b>TASS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7MxiPEfVys2AOx4x9JaNRyopd54MdUhKzvRPOL7DZi4dvP8gH_hqSz9K0arsPHsMbU7teXvaLEyYfpHYXXSfK1_qB30QtRChuujv5oa2G4_Sf3tjDJCJfhh86v0bnKPRQ4oA_j-4RNqQMGOYkw-9zOGMYFkbeBzmLR_gE34xInBeT8rohd52mc12jSpW/s1600/10-04-sputnik.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7MxiPEfVys2AOx4x9JaNRyopd54MdUhKzvRPOL7DZi4dvP8gH_hqSz9K0arsPHsMbU7teXvaLEyYfpHYXXSfK1_qB30QtRChuujv5oa2G4_Sf3tjDJCJfhh86v0bnKPRQ4oA_j-4RNqQMGOYkw-9zOGMYFkbeBzmLR_gE34xInBeT8rohd52mc12jSpW/w259-h195/10-04-sputnik.jpeg" width="259" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />10. __-town: <b>CHI</b>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIwHP3uPEbC71NjiPNTIvNsTAtboh_pAaJl1UD5rhq2u_XCEcWJ5ccmxRzDq4OWYks71VBYHZ5DmngF1Ks03XHcA05JtNUI68S-Vb4E-3nWN5Dovov7N7a2oxad7ZJxItAgdrBmJZlS0t6ljWo-ODcQz1ZLSxbZAJnVCJdQe1XAXp43EZGQLFInwQ10_l/s640/chi.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIwHP3uPEbC71NjiPNTIvNsTAtboh_pAaJl1UD5rhq2u_XCEcWJ5ccmxRzDq4OWYks71VBYHZ5DmngF1Ks03XHcA05JtNUI68S-Vb4E-3nWN5Dovov7N7a2oxad7ZJxItAgdrBmJZlS0t6ljWo-ODcQz1ZLSxbZAJnVCJdQe1XAXp43EZGQLFInwQ10_l/w185-h185/chi.jpeg" width="185" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />13. Welcome addition: <b>CHERRY ON TOP 😀</b><br /><br />16. Kicked things off: <b>LED</b>.<br /><br />17. Relic: <b>MUSEUM PIECE </b>- PIECES from the Apple MUSEUM all of which were "state of the art" items I owned at one time. 🤔</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6IGoXNNM7Qw874_tYuv6fjWXu8ve06jyqq-rqypjBg8HCVPz7Mi72Ijl_Sp1TSp_pQ3YE07_1WjTu4erHU9o2VsTTRoP6UiYF50uLA9uPK_hMb-Ar7Lv4ukSRTx-LSl6bZaoTGM3yK2IwRCsMqELrjOTVWbu2o4RtKGZSR9RO-WZq14D5IEiUiDMJVkHK/s2000/apple.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2000" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6IGoXNNM7Qw874_tYuv6fjWXu8ve06jyqq-rqypjBg8HCVPz7Mi72Ijl_Sp1TSp_pQ3YE07_1WjTu4erHU9o2VsTTRoP6UiYF50uLA9uPK_hMb-Ar7Lv4ukSRTx-LSl6bZaoTGM3yK2IwRCsMqELrjOTVWbu2o4RtKGZSR9RO-WZq14D5IEiUiDMJVkHK/s320/apple.webp" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />18. Cinnabar, e.g.: <b>ORE </b>- Cinnabar ORE and mercury refined from such ORE</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRsryLj2ujVJGuspO3jJK1JbhiBrsoJghalX-gc9ldDdbPfAUSDLFywraUoz9gY5960Vjn1os-I2IkDd_Z2C7yGZ1RdreD2Qz-r95GaEob7JRxgNHZiS0bPMlceVg4RrxMbyKeISTElT3ySZ_TMy7B70vQMimao28hSKUWWgIhScra7T53Cjkp14HKV-g/s900/cinnabar-and-mercury-science-photo-library.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRsryLj2ujVJGuspO3jJK1JbhiBrsoJghalX-gc9ldDdbPfAUSDLFywraUoz9gY5960Vjn1os-I2IkDd_Z2C7yGZ1RdreD2Qz-r95GaEob7JRxgNHZiS0bPMlceVg4RrxMbyKeISTElT3ySZ_TMy7B70vQMimao28hSKUWWgIhScra7T53Cjkp14HKV-g/w202-h202/cinnabar-and-mercury-science-photo-library.jpeg" width="202" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />19. Italian pronoun: <b>ESSA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdlOEp3sG9QA1JISvlq7UVBGp2ncVwM7zevQ4GK9PwyGSWh8kpiUUgVW7k2BjALJp9kg5locUx1Tx1NpgTLqb31CS0IbsPpQAmbCpbz41zsbaUakibSWy1HNPJKhK3bNLyrlzUK4MYMnNhBz-aZbAF8XbI4mZZcvEaPLiNMf2LkiTzgt_6_VuxppAl4J0/s720/essa.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="720" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdlOEp3sG9QA1JISvlq7UVBGp2ncVwM7zevQ4GK9PwyGSWh8kpiUUgVW7k2BjALJp9kg5locUx1Tx1NpgTLqb31CS0IbsPpQAmbCpbz41zsbaUakibSWy1HNPJKhK3bNLyrlzUK4MYMnNhBz-aZbAF8XbI4mZZcvEaPLiNMf2LkiTzgt_6_VuxppAl4J0/w300-h167/essa.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"><br />20. Endorheic basin between Europe and Asia: <b>CASPIAN SEA </b>-<i> <span style="color: #202124;">An endorheic basin is defined as a region in which the river network is completely isolated from the world's oceans:</span></i><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;"><i> the water flowing in the rivers never reaches the sea. </i>Yeah, I knew that! 😀</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoB5hwxpNSPIhPw3XxNLtt4voWTjEIEbDiJX70sb9F6TH1kRJp5q-XRhYtUGHp3_jjM7hhxeqvN5lGJLGfUI_7iqyPXjpFSFQNOrZF1sTUMkMuGmSiG7MkDBelz782E-lgf5UGEqo0SmDOGYOs5FvGC3vuv7Hwm9pszdYQYXd1MJ5eubVdsUh2a0wAWA2/s1416/caspian.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1056" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaoB5hwxpNSPIhPw3XxNLtt4voWTjEIEbDiJX70sb9F6TH1kRJp5q-XRhYtUGHp3_jjM7hhxeqvN5lGJLGfUI_7iqyPXjpFSFQNOrZF1sTUMkMuGmSiG7MkDBelz782E-lgf5UGEqo0SmDOGYOs5FvGC3vuv7Hwm9pszdYQYXd1MJ5eubVdsUh2a0wAWA2/w263-h352/caspian.webp" width="263" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />22. "I'm Yours" singer: <b>MRAZ </b>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A" target="_blank">A fun listen.</a></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMJASqr3TgsOjvVswnnEi0OrZjMBFEHXv0xUeUCDiazuesv5639hCYmmaBZxxAWdpOWqAAt9pgrYHVerCpL8N713f-924kyIBR-TtC75IDcFL5l5fciAGkrBkrxMOWuxCc7FtK3XvRjYLk1h6w9VnJMaOVVmoNgSWIERPNnHgbrwolV6vyg2Aiy6hz2AU/s500/mraz.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMJASqr3TgsOjvVswnnEi0OrZjMBFEHXv0xUeUCDiazuesv5639hCYmmaBZxxAWdpOWqAAt9pgrYHVerCpL8N713f-924kyIBR-TtC75IDcFL5l5fciAGkrBkrxMOWuxCc7FtK3XvRjYLk1h6w9VnJMaOVVmoNgSWIERPNnHgbrwolV6vyg2Aiy6hz2AU/w223-h223/mraz.jpeg" width="223" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">24. Onetime Dodge: <b>ARIES </b>- The K cars were cheap, reasonably reliable and provided cheap transportation. They brought the Chrysler Corporation back from the brink of bankruptcy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaXEgkW07eUMntMWiGJFGdQsXc7GDT1NC9xpakBn6CDiZv_HoJo0sLk6K9OWYQfygdKtnkd9oaGZfnV5Bhb4Pno-FI0HCTnZ_XAynxo7lgAyFCLG00y63BIEhJb-ENAxTxGdn0r8Ozmzaei2LqEqRQ1nDtMvCu5QXu_hdUDEdgV_qj4KWuFyrMmIOQI5W/s259/aries.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="194" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaXEgkW07eUMntMWiGJFGdQsXc7GDT1NC9xpakBn6CDiZv_HoJo0sLk6K9OWYQfygdKtnkd9oaGZfnV5Bhb4Pno-FI0HCTnZ_XAynxo7lgAyFCLG00y63BIEhJb-ENAxTxGdn0r8Ozmzaei2LqEqRQ1nDtMvCu5QXu_hdUDEdgV_qj4KWuFyrMmIOQI5W/w159-h212/aries.jpeg" width="159" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />25. Short getaways?: <b>VACAYS </b>- It would be totes adorbs to take your bae with you on a VACAY 😫<br /><br />28. Source of stability: <b>BALLAST </b>- Loading BALLAST in the bottom of a Viking Longboat for stability </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBdSYhllEQbV3d3B08jbZ0w58IQ8e4QClLKtbaSJOFRIVWGasYgh74liDr60MbEXN-r4EWzNpkcvSbzDXJ-5sqLVegxp2BefqR1DPlFIrd1cJrSUyAjyYA0EQJK5ZtoSNKZ6vZNJdGXvgCXoFDS6bRXUbZXqKK-Z0B9q_o8adgK8yYXlKiIL1YNX5cEib/s4523/ballast.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2544" data-original-width="4523" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBdSYhllEQbV3d3B08jbZ0w58IQ8e4QClLKtbaSJOFRIVWGasYgh74liDr60MbEXN-r4EWzNpkcvSbzDXJ-5sqLVegxp2BefqR1DPlFIrd1cJrSUyAjyYA0EQJK5ZtoSNKZ6vZNJdGXvgCXoFDS6bRXUbZXqKK-Z0B9q_o8adgK8yYXlKiIL1YNX5cEib/s320/ballast.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />30. Run into a hitch?: <b>ELOPE 😀</b><br /><br />31. South Asians living abroad: <b>DESIS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkVdAzXEXgdhIYwYMQyDdAMLQe352vQ2vDP9FoRB5nKfjM0OyBehyonSVald4-Ey87ybNAZbu2f6hfXWqH-gphKJ_qo5NS-HB9refJipDaFOMpM7C0Mua6M7HPaG0Uk_SVAzauchKheykeinVgfc5vsqCE_rEOmVPLsDw2UzHXQN5X-_-SAGR8EJyZQXY/s1183/desi.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="1183" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkVdAzXEXgdhIYwYMQyDdAMLQe352vQ2vDP9FoRB5nKfjM0OyBehyonSVald4-Ey87ybNAZbu2f6hfXWqH-gphKJ_qo5NS-HB9refJipDaFOMpM7C0Mua6M7HPaG0Uk_SVAzauchKheykeinVgfc5vsqCE_rEOmVPLsDw2UzHXQN5X-_-SAGR8EJyZQXY/w359-h295/desi.jpeg" width="359" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />32. On a roll: <b>HOT</b>.<br /><br />34. Karate levels: <b>DANS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe34fiTLOoLnGVi3-rDkrDm_dGNJyAPGEKofaYB_aXAlQKPzMJ2jv3jvOBYa6obfVu7vD6eME-5it1yFOgBZDwNpcwrhQBgqaI9QWCAkNxONl4IrXqpAe45Vo5AUMOACGdngOn77luAEdxMBRKvjQGVLVV3kB9YaLsr21B8QXOhqebVbdMfsFZR-eDZAu7/s335/dan.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="150" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe34fiTLOoLnGVi3-rDkrDm_dGNJyAPGEKofaYB_aXAlQKPzMJ2jv3jvOBYa6obfVu7vD6eME-5it1yFOgBZDwNpcwrhQBgqaI9QWCAkNxONl4IrXqpAe45Vo5AUMOACGdngOn77luAEdxMBRKvjQGVLVV3kB9YaLsr21B8QXOhqebVbdMfsFZR-eDZAu7/w118-h265/dan.jpeg" width="118" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />35. Langley, Va., campus: <b>CIA HQ</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UGC3_2ankqhA7BgAVwO8FgWdS_Ctwx44IREnNnGgqEFQg2CV-QwKW4bQeO8YKAZSpDuz3lylEDpp9hVi2Z0sCFZPM2Xae9yzR19CF5Ij2mTq417GBMFk1vfaZj3QyUwXUcuZX-Sox_znq3PFSzze387H9X68jG5NPCp6WUw7APqv9_5-X1d9aSlDPrm3/s800/ciahq-worldsmostsecurebuildings-featimg.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="800" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UGC3_2ankqhA7BgAVwO8FgWdS_Ctwx44IREnNnGgqEFQg2CV-QwKW4bQeO8YKAZSpDuz3lylEDpp9hVi2Z0sCFZPM2Xae9yzR19CF5Ij2mTq417GBMFk1vfaZj3QyUwXUcuZX-Sox_znq3PFSzze387H9X68jG5NPCp6WUw7APqv9_5-X1d9aSlDPrm3/s320/ciahq-worldsmostsecurebuildings-featimg.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />36. Kellerman who writes Rina Lazarus mystery novels: <b>FAYE - </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818;">“My series characters are like family to me. They actually talk to me, telling me what to write and what not to write. And when they talk, I always listen”</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(24, 24, 24); color: #181818; font-family: georgia;">― </span><span class="authorOrTitle" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;">Faye Kellerman</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rjf6sGHFZ9ao9sNlRrtmRV-nvSeNRb2gSc_M-pEFBPhbdHWuJUhT6BmGdr2gnhqJ_uogH-yBJ7Q648pSD5FXyd_EG2scIjqXSkuVtjv9Tj_KvLcG0RS4f5xJzSM8IV6M_j_OfsQRKEkbgS4bTpWDsjg9Va_h3BO9PGQ4xPr8BgrzIvurQVr_7sIOJBrH/s1000/faye.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rjf6sGHFZ9ao9sNlRrtmRV-nvSeNRb2gSc_M-pEFBPhbdHWuJUhT6BmGdr2gnhqJ_uogH-yBJ7Q648pSD5FXyd_EG2scIjqXSkuVtjv9Tj_KvLcG0RS4f5xJzSM8IV6M_j_OfsQRKEkbgS4bTpWDsjg9Va_h3BO9PGQ4xPr8BgrzIvurQVr_7sIOJBrH/w192-h192/faye.jpeg" width="192" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">37. Pomeranian pick-me-up?: <b>ARF 😀 </b><br /><br />38. Fair: <b>SUNNY</b>.<br /><br />39. Delight in: <b>SAVOR</b>.<br /><br />40. Sequence depicting the passage of time, e.g.: <b>MONTAGE </b>- This is a great one whose ending has become a symbol of a city.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="229" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_YYmfM2TfUA" width="275" youtube-src-id="_YYmfM2TfUA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br />42. Cram: <b>BONE UP </b>- This weekend I have to BONE UP on finding surface areas of geometric solids so I can teach it on Monday. <a href="https://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/bone-up-on-something" target="_blank">Derivation of the phrase</a> <br /><br />43. Former: <b>PRIOR</b>.<br /><br />44. Orange stuff: <b>PULP </b>and </span><span>44. Orange stuff: </span><b>PEELS</b><span>. How fun!!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Xwg1BMe5eGf76oHWAZdxRjIHGpGAto_UdqJGlKZqIljfxR9RAujR7_xN6sCPFnRUuPgfMjkPOTqIkPakn3SSAHd8OO5RpeAAvTpiL0xNDHhPdUtVxsEhubdvjSs53kDTNQxLsQb6ureJcGLpbPtQWYS1zTQ00UyVURUbK6x4CkhcY8c7-T92Zypt6I-c/s250/pulp.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Xwg1BMe5eGf76oHWAZdxRjIHGpGAto_UdqJGlKZqIljfxR9RAujR7_xN6sCPFnRUuPgfMjkPOTqIkPakn3SSAHd8OO5RpeAAvTpiL0xNDHhPdUtVxsEhubdvjSs53kDTNQxLsQb6ureJcGLpbPtQWYS1zTQ00UyVURUbK6x4CkhcY8c7-T92Zypt6I-c/w192-h192/pulp.jpeg" width="192" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />45. Expert in creature comforts?: <b>GAME KEEPER 😀</b><br /><br />48. __ Voyage: concert residency featuring avatars of a Swedish pop group: <b>ABBA. </b><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122;"><i>These concerts feature virtual avatars</i></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #202122;"><span><i> (dubbed 'ABBAtars'), depicting the group as they appeared in 1979, and utilize the songs' re-recorded vocals from the group themselves in a studio in Sweden specifically for this show. </i>Tickets start at £55 for this amazing experience. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iEikjzZO2N8" width="320" youtube-src-id="iEikjzZO2N8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />52. Quarter of tetra-: <b>UNI </b>- 1/4 of four is one<br /><br />53. Möbius strip, for one: <b>ENDLESS LOOP </b>- I loved making these with kids. We traced with a pencil and wound up right back where we started with a line on both sides of the strip without lifting the pencil.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRKpOUlTYjbUA6ggJQTfyj4fwFVEJtxa0pGSd4y0qZH4qj0jnBqyujS2JguwotWXdCwRSsMxHYAs1b8m46kL2VmOhy7rU7_50fFShsOqhjyPZpn8zcKHQhqeD3yTjWhLGCLJUSEoXdUpdOxQEe48JBHqo1Mxhti-bL4WiAzqhyphenhyphenymgxJHfDreYwhkSh2OC/s3427/obius.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3427" data-original-width="3427" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRKpOUlTYjbUA6ggJQTfyj4fwFVEJtxa0pGSd4y0qZH4qj0jnBqyujS2JguwotWXdCwRSsMxHYAs1b8m46kL2VmOhy7rU7_50fFShsOqhjyPZpn8zcKHQhqeD3yTjWhLGCLJUSEoXdUpdOxQEe48JBHqo1Mxhti-bL4WiAzqhyphenhyphenymgxJHfDreYwhkSh2OC/w236-h236/obius.webp" width="236" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br />55. With 57-Across, unleash: <b>LET </b></span><span>57. See 55-Across: </span><b>FLY</b><span>.</span><span><br /><br />56. Secretive state: <b>STEALTH MODE</b>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEH2-v9kqas957uNy02J-ggaOG02CQhhhy_3wWFfOSZVaZ6Mhnf9-uS1na5l-D1dZItca2nKDS6ECP3HF5Y0JG-GMqIxqTYyvSMHXa-bnvmTNABQ4NHUMS4KBPXWhVhecQwnCplUDJRk5xLLFCbgGbf4jG1z50eG2OqTJZ0JBippiVyMh3pIJ9VakLHiJ/s286/stealth.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="286" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEH2-v9kqas957uNy02J-ggaOG02CQhhhy_3wWFfOSZVaZ6Mhnf9-uS1na5l-D1dZItca2nKDS6ECP3HF5Y0JG-GMqIxqTYyvSMHXa-bnvmTNABQ4NHUMS4KBPXWhVhecQwnCplUDJRk5xLLFCbgGbf4jG1z50eG2OqTJZ0JBippiVyMh3pIJ9VakLHiJ/s1600/stealth.jpeg" width="286" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />58. Hill workers: <b>ANTS</b>.<br /><br />59. County south of Suffolk: <b>ESSEX</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPDj1mKxpLhL6frClwjdEBARQLvu0xWo0bSFyz6YHjp1NVq7hTZFUv8i4s6Tu6AUz0B9RUEqh4D5gjg_ch2zkYKHoSz0B2hpPUeZZHkbRBAL1PwBJXc5pFjNZsBTDXQXencJAkQgm1njrPecsn-vWq87L_c4R-y0Ufj7GE8ECXy9OqvTF98KnpwnVYFmK/s2048/eng.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="2048" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPDj1mKxpLhL6frClwjdEBARQLvu0xWo0bSFyz6YHjp1NVq7hTZFUv8i4s6Tu6AUz0B9RUEqh4D5gjg_ch2zkYKHoSz0B2hpPUeZZHkbRBAL1PwBJXc5pFjNZsBTDXQXencJAkQgm1njrPecsn-vWq87L_c4R-y0Ufj7GE8ECXy9OqvTF98KnpwnVYFmK/w412-h294/eng.webp" width="412" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span>In Massachusetts it is the other way around:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lo5k0AzXfOVGFvThQ40gxIv_QOTgdkY_c4RrEMBtNJuHW81t4djKUrNJl3g2rC3YJ_H0J2qhABArnGAdihzYblkRLq0_KiifYilEauPeQ51z9IDLkA9ZE_E_6iCbR3ZRYpIUYokbfuI_hcOa4byiJQIMfsg5rRPB47Zc8gy4XfFHyJNjZpFwmLjikWkS/s821/essex.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="821" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lo5k0AzXfOVGFvThQ40gxIv_QOTgdkY_c4RrEMBtNJuHW81t4djKUrNJl3g2rC3YJ_H0J2qhABArnGAdihzYblkRLq0_KiifYilEauPeQ51z9IDLkA9ZE_E_6iCbR3ZRYpIUYokbfuI_hcOa4byiJQIMfsg5rRPB47Zc8gy4XfFHyJNjZpFwmLjikWkS/w371-h246/essex.gif" width="371" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /><br /><b>Down:</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Do-It Yourself Tornado Kit company: <b>ACME</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dW7YoUQuqTzD9u24SSklmEbmv5xiZMq4BgxIXau05kG-xzTUS35zELUFenhyphenhyphenbjw7wKbQzKvwyu55ypWehEIpAxDQGz442ZZqVgc34flYuLd80T2PDjQv9NQU1A9As_Q0UrzLQA3A_yIWAMyfpC24CxvZvP4ScePG1iOmpxAm-6Htq3wABJ_MEcjyR-K-/s976/acme.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="976" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dW7YoUQuqTzD9u24SSklmEbmv5xiZMq4BgxIXau05kG-xzTUS35zELUFenhyphenhyphenbjw7wKbQzKvwyu55ypWehEIpAxDQGz442ZZqVgc34flYuLd80T2PDjQv9NQU1A9As_Q0UrzLQA3A_yIWAMyfpC24CxvZvP4ScePG1iOmpxAm-6Htq3wABJ_MEcjyR-K-/s320/acme.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />2. "It follows ... ": <b>THUS</b>.<br /><br />3. White House resident between Eleanor and Mamie: <b>BESS </b>- Mrs. Truman<br /><br />4. Tour guides?: <b>AREA MAPS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6WO9LvJeuc3V544btOMoKjdBWGLVtC6ocBfl5TV5pILYp5c7pCXa22MrO2SZHlArlBA0PeaUoRv9DoIOuj-Id9p3wrfqqb0AyWcgLPDoj5Ws4G4Fv4bPiQQIHrTZoSQ20MGICjk1rR_w6dNKkY82UzgOxUbItaH5y5x1p6vzdG37H6XD26FFGB8dIXM/s3050/rome.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2308" data-original-width="3050" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6WO9LvJeuc3V544btOMoKjdBWGLVtC6ocBfl5TV5pILYp5c7pCXa22MrO2SZHlArlBA0PeaUoRv9DoIOuj-Id9p3wrfqqb0AyWcgLPDoj5Ws4G4Fv4bPiQQIHrTZoSQ20MGICjk1rR_w6dNKkY82UzgOxUbItaH5y5x1p6vzdG37H6XD26FFGB8dIXM/w373-h282/rome.jpeg" width="373" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">5. "Ur so right": <b>TRU. </b>K<br /><br />6. Utah's state gem: <b>TOPAZ </b>- TOPAZ Mountain in western Utah</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8o2n5n1_Qg1WMys1CgiAEnvz71ikVw0042sN22PRajHcoIIW5shSuWiYzzmZZxxuqKtiC5dbiM2XlBdAm7e2mwE9n4dl3b9mNJqkk_0fu_iT1U6ySd82xb6SYYifu4i9yxAn_-QKPI2t1be-rGOhO6Cw-Fl2-AFkBU8PeQYSlzhYzSfVU6Hyo3L1MPc9m/s544/topaz.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="544" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8o2n5n1_Qg1WMys1CgiAEnvz71ikVw0042sN22PRajHcoIIW5shSuWiYzzmZZxxuqKtiC5dbiM2XlBdAm7e2mwE9n4dl3b9mNJqkk_0fu_iT1U6ySd82xb6SYYifu4i9yxAn_-QKPI2t1be-rGOhO6Cw-Fl2-AFkBU8PeQYSlzhYzSfVU6Hyo3L1MPc9m/s320/topaz.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />7. French cordial flavoring: <b>ANIS</b>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bkOy49LpsrhDTRSXAbrk9h-FrltgU0t5pUmvq14WkO8xdqucxKc7TcTXCYIlIPnAafKEDXHAn0OC56AW9ulF9tYe2IAV1IVY6M2jo5qbnNyrTEbzOtacHnWJG-6LU-GO1ncQp9EhBo8cyIUaCommkSF4dBJihvXd0lSnqdRucMgnGUDWIrS32xYttRHK/s1000/anis.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bkOy49LpsrhDTRSXAbrk9h-FrltgU0t5pUmvq14WkO8xdqucxKc7TcTXCYIlIPnAafKEDXHAn0OC56AW9ulF9tYe2IAV1IVY6M2jo5qbnNyrTEbzOtacHnWJG-6LU-GO1ncQp9EhBo8cyIUaCommkSF4dBJihvXd0lSnqdRucMgnGUDWIrS32xYttRHK/w230-h230/anis.jpeg" width="230" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">8. Flight segment: <b>STEP 😀</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGLR5h6pcVIUpwr8T04KKvN4rd5alrVk4g6jR0yHZhITFOU4muT_BOIrM3e3waTD66IEdNkkkV_44ylNgO047_iDGfHpZijStA-dwxObTGmcVnj6Uia_wQaaQpxr9aAdRJU1_vL8bHxxEX-H7KO16U5PINenDFgmaS70zHf9qWvf3p-6RCg7DlxVF62dN/s300/step.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGLR5h6pcVIUpwr8T04KKvN4rd5alrVk4g6jR0yHZhITFOU4muT_BOIrM3e3waTD66IEdNkkkV_44ylNgO047_iDGfHpZijStA-dwxObTGmcVnj6Uia_wQaaQpxr9aAdRJU1_vL8bHxxEX-H7KO16U5PINenDFgmaS70zHf9qWvf3p-6RCg7DlxVF62dN/s1600/step.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">9. Ability to read the room, say: <b>SOCIAL IQ</b>.<br /><br />10. Narrow escape: <b>CLOSE SHAVE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHI_6Ft-LOsv3xmhpKUJbQJY9evFjyVjkGcrqxcPoeGxXIZrQFcCP3MxX9pzPfETdV_0-9-nSLQFwQITP3s03op3pa6P7MwJ90fpDO_PI9RVwQ8KPbMfi2a11jcQQh4cjNmINu80-tkGcIlTplJWLNIp0N5s6IZnaW_dqK3kg0oJPyc-ncgB3FKBHhkw/s500/close.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHI_6Ft-LOsv3xmhpKUJbQJY9evFjyVjkGcrqxcPoeGxXIZrQFcCP3MxX9pzPfETdV_0-9-nSLQFwQITP3s03op3pa6P7MwJ90fpDO_PI9RVwQ8KPbMfi2a11jcQQh4cjNmINu80-tkGcIlTplJWLNIp0N5s6IZnaW_dqK3kg0oJPyc-ncgB3FKBHhkw/s320/close.gif" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />11. "I raise my glass": <b>HERE'S TO YOU</b>.<br /><br />12. Inkling: <b>IDEA</b>.<br /><br />14. Places that might have pool queues: <b>YMCAS 😀</b><br /><br />15. Cultured set: <b>PEARLS.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx70pumHScRDaCtej9tQwMiKPxZJVDKcLU4C35rnwo18nwfflhoJrZklKMV7mJUFMdYmWL36uVbcs5RtrgYMHh5f69v-glknYL1cKQyXUKn1spGc7y13uQ_yQZtszEAgrk1_0oKQ9qHZerHi7hLeRmjbaJXLf63zfqPjGAkZaeHJvYaHaIIxTbI7HZgg/s736/pearl-tooth-test.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="736" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhx70pumHScRDaCtej9tQwMiKPxZJVDKcLU4C35rnwo18nwfflhoJrZklKMV7mJUFMdYmWL36uVbcs5RtrgYMHh5f69v-glknYL1cKQyXUKn1spGc7y13uQ_yQZtszEAgrk1_0oKQ9qHZerHi7hLeRmjbaJXLf63zfqPjGAkZaeHJvYaHaIIxTbI7HZgg/s320/pearl-tooth-test.webp" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Real PEARLS feel slightly rough<br />fake ones feel very smooth</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;">21. Director DaCosta: <b>NIA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfSVVPsA58C3WvwJvm_g8ZWzdYvR7Xivr3194LKelICSop3IyJgJ04CzEeR-3E1xMlqjEBIGck_fkw5O4fax3LZgpfygG8T1V9XQZvSLkKIVcR4XnnyyVPfcjevjd7hsb09R7Wg0TVyjx0i_Qmqx_eqyRT5BehomVgya9lYQE3wzrcQNdB8EyeWuTy4ne/s1024/nia.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfSVVPsA58C3WvwJvm_g8ZWzdYvR7Xivr3194LKelICSop3IyJgJ04CzEeR-3E1xMlqjEBIGck_fkw5O4fax3LZgpfygG8T1V9XQZvSLkKIVcR4XnnyyVPfcjevjd7hsb09R7Wg0TVyjx0i_Qmqx_eqyRT5BehomVgya9lYQE3wzrcQNdB8EyeWuTy4ne/s320/nia.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />23. Barley kin: <b>RYE</b>.<br /><br />25. Rig __: Sanskrit text with more than 1,000 hymns: <b>VEDA </b>- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rig-Veda-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140449892" target="_blank">More info</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVD6BVmpzdtkVu0ZEKNGoGpRxj59AdND4zgLvSnP7zH9wI20qZj6qgASkm-ANz_ZadWShyA2iGkSDB4Wb2LGB5cG4u_wxccx4l8LpukWJbq4rwqhMrSxKc7RWaz2iE3RjcsqBM1dC2-H1w8_K4dlburYtOiyRNj9vQHiyaxwUiCWUVomaST9EyY5BGia7a/s1000/rig.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="629" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVD6BVmpzdtkVu0ZEKNGoGpRxj59AdND4zgLvSnP7zH9wI20qZj6qgASkm-ANz_ZadWShyA2iGkSDB4Wb2LGB5cG4u_wxccx4l8LpukWJbq4rwqhMrSxKc7RWaz2iE3RjcsqBM1dC2-H1w8_K4dlburYtOiyRNj9vQHiyaxwUiCWUVomaST9EyY5BGia7a/w152-h243/rig.jpeg" width="152" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br />26. Security hub: <b>ALARM PANEL</b>.<br /><br />27. Sheepishness?: <b>CONFORMITY </b>- Wow, Jamey, this is off the charts for trickery! 😳 I told him that and he replied, </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><i>As for 27-D, all I will say is … baa!</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT98Je9TpzzxnTcvgLsEV3b6FEA1NuGNfAf2M13FZ5VQXHs5lbqcy7-d2L7acIsUOyesTQgtHmtWx46-pLTTPPbeTft4m2q36Kbs_Nb-kInQpmfsqBAJUuZPuJZwvNwc9w5w-u-8slJS6S8bz8i3oxnED_M350LI8Nv3cWSvljOc86to1q9pOPiSO0YLa/s1024/Conformity+is+Human+Nature.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT98Je9TpzzxnTcvgLsEV3b6FEA1NuGNfAf2M13FZ5VQXHs5lbqcy7-d2L7acIsUOyesTQgtHmtWx46-pLTTPPbeTft4m2q36Kbs_Nb-kInQpmfsqBAJUuZPuJZwvNwc9w5w-u-8slJS6S8bz8i3oxnED_M350LI8Nv3cWSvljOc86to1q9pOPiSO0YLa/s320/Conformity+is+Human+Nature.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />28. "Moneyball" figure Billy: <b>BEANE </b>- Billy BEANE was a radical general manager of the Oakland A's and Brad Pitt played him in this great "inside baseball" movie.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3bBNpUdGD1wSFmfLOkNgFUO0QKHbPNf2RI7mnTsAygLThYMqzm2rwkkCB0VY_khXTPUsPMEpIjVw0PbmcJl-FQaOukfZCO_hkGhITMAKRImoqonkUMaAyHt_D6MgS8xNOHYwT_JIG1bciclb8OgrAf0nI4k0IXLyYRdmw7WclmH-eu6M7m3bO07XOErF/s326/brad%20pitt.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAD8UHczcEdseBk1IrFcNhYwS_1n56Ui6IqpP3yqtwb32Kf8m8BsiFnMCKAL5IHcQvY2WKqM1IYVfd1rJP8uXxOHF1Yku0qu4oMGld2wFZzldduac3GpGpahBspmSdUi_r7UhkaweVF1_aweJE81Q-TmMCgP1RA5Wt9HXL3RrTdbpRZuARWokhh0ayOpH9/s1600/billy%20beane.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAD8UHczcEdseBk1IrFcNhYwS_1n56Ui6IqpP3yqtwb32Kf8m8BsiFnMCKAL5IHcQvY2WKqM1IYVfd1rJP8uXxOHF1Yku0qu4oMGld2wFZzldduac3GpGpahBspmSdUi_r7UhkaweVF1_aweJE81Q-TmMCgP1RA5Wt9HXL3RrTdbpRZuARWokhh0ayOpH9/w207-h207/billy%20beane.jpeg" width="207" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3bBNpUdGD1wSFmfLOkNgFUO0QKHbPNf2RI7mnTsAygLThYMqzm2rwkkCB0VY_khXTPUsPMEpIjVw0PbmcJl-FQaOukfZCO_hkGhITMAKRImoqonkUMaAyHt_D6MgS8xNOHYwT_JIG1bciclb8OgrAf0nI4k0IXLyYRdmw7WclmH-eu6M7m3bO07XOErF/s326/brad%20pitt.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="220" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3bBNpUdGD1wSFmfLOkNgFUO0QKHbPNf2RI7mnTsAygLThYMqzm2rwkkCB0VY_khXTPUsPMEpIjVw0PbmcJl-FQaOukfZCO_hkGhITMAKRImoqonkUMaAyHt_D6MgS8xNOHYwT_JIG1bciclb8OgrAf0nI4k0IXLyYRdmw7WclmH-eu6M7m3bO07XOErF/w138-h204/brad%20pitt.jpeg" width="138" /></a> </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">29. Wan: <b>ASHY</b>.<br /><br />31. [That's right!]: <b>DING 😀<span> </span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7WJ5JZPnmMKxyo4F-Z7vytFV8b-CpTcla5gNq7p3dg45gl25_bse9LPKLoxw_RG2RbBAGKAJRYu-oQtqWR_TDAVL0pqYXh__w0VSiXGgyJo5_USh8JRqGa5r4Y38z4HIV5krzra2trq7T5R0VoMc76pwAUNVT5ocmcFUVHmNemWKt1cYhKsr5CpPRlxs/s275/ding.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7WJ5JZPnmMKxyo4F-Z7vytFV8b-CpTcla5gNq7p3dg45gl25_bse9LPKLoxw_RG2RbBAGKAJRYu-oQtqWR_TDAVL0pqYXh__w0VSiXGgyJo5_USh8JRqGa5r4Y38z4HIV5krzra2trq7T5R0VoMc76pwAUNVT5ocmcFUVHmNemWKt1cYhKsr5CpPRlxs/w153-h229/ding.jpeg" width="153" /></a></div><br />33. U. of Maryland player: <b>TERP </b>- Short for terrapin </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3ZwOelztjy_167V-i4O2klkGT_q6rtT6ccSaYNPQEhtMLyhcyFPXOnjjNwchirS4hFAIf89Y38YN6_zzsSGU4zgYP5BDitoFMu1fm86FiQ_LvDRoAla1EAkodbykRmcNAq00ZMPLyCormWUpvE7KCHXaW2WS6Ryk9-MNioMEnUq6zhqnkLgc9cSozkgf/s259/terp.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3ZwOelztjy_167V-i4O2klkGT_q6rtT6ccSaYNPQEhtMLyhcyFPXOnjjNwchirS4hFAIf89Y38YN6_zzsSGU4zgYP5BDitoFMu1fm86FiQ_LvDRoAla1EAkodbykRmcNAq00ZMPLyCormWUpvE7KCHXaW2WS6Ryk9-MNioMEnUq6zhqnkLgc9cSozkgf/w229-h171/terp.png" width="229" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />35. Ocho x cinco: <b>CUARENTA </b>- Si trabaja ocho horas a cinco dólares la hora, ganará CUARENTA dólares (If you work eight hours for five dollar per hour, you will make forty dollars)<br /><br />36. Trees with pinwheel-like leaves: <b>FAN PALMS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0Pbm5o47159mdNVFE9pqKNa3SesHroBUVt7XgGtxqTkGB3svkUgI0kksR77bERhsJRrgsaYwZrp8Rc4hkkdZJcukMqPTSibfvF_TTcOODe-N3XUPdZxiA3gqMtKh7slOnEUXL-LmgDSBHyG79eQmrz96MjG9K9knovDX1ELFBZeUER9e8XkEXfFi9kql/s1500/palm.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="1500" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0Pbm5o47159mdNVFE9pqKNa3SesHroBUVt7XgGtxqTkGB3svkUgI0kksR77bERhsJRrgsaYwZrp8Rc4hkkdZJcukMqPTSibfvF_TTcOODe-N3XUPdZxiA3gqMtKh7slOnEUXL-LmgDSBHyG79eQmrz96MjG9K9knovDX1ELFBZeUER9e8XkEXfFi9kql/w255-h171/palm.jpeg" width="255" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />38. Feeds: <b>STOKES</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbDrm6H60fSAA4yrw2UUVMzCQpxXUvzZ2xRiJhLhI1CXDDC56LbJ3n_YdmT_9iHVv2Mv0Y-nW7RgzvvoepX_Ojt_owydFZwnLtkuUuCiWR0tuVvX6xjqjq2YK8XNDSZvrR6T91stHwH5i3a2Qw3ZDGFCZR8PFeN12owAFadMLVi9ekAjomvgSJTl0jGFh/s266/stoke.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="190" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbDrm6H60fSAA4yrw2UUVMzCQpxXUvzZ2xRiJhLhI1CXDDC56LbJ3n_YdmT_9iHVv2Mv0Y-nW7RgzvvoepX_Ojt_owydFZwnLtkuUuCiWR0tuVvX6xjqjq2YK8XNDSZvrR6T91stHwH5i3a2Qw3ZDGFCZR8PFeN12owAFadMLVi9ekAjomvgSJTl0jGFh/w147-h205/stoke.jpeg" width="147" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />39. Step on the scale?: <b>SOL </b>- SO(L) a needle pulling thread, LA a note to follow SO(L)...<br /><br />41. German "Fat chance!": <b>NIE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnju3621B_t4IcKj9AALawDEdSGFGxv4h3uDSxj_Byg8HsnOLbEdYWu3VFX80fVu8h2XSPcv8OihBRqUjUngveyMKoaB8FOrgd7M22lcT2bSBAEoUPo8aKju3nFhfelpCBv6aF7OkmpF5fpBs_4_xrg1AO3Cxez3EHZhlJC48tyFd0KQrAMKEc3s_UqHj/s1368/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-27%20at%2011.41.56%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="1368" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnju3621B_t4IcKj9AALawDEdSGFGxv4h3uDSxj_Byg8HsnOLbEdYWu3VFX80fVu8h2XSPcv8OihBRqUjUngveyMKoaB8FOrgd7M22lcT2bSBAEoUPo8aKju3nFhfelpCBv6aF7OkmpF5fpBs_4_xrg1AO3Cxez3EHZhlJC48tyFd0KQrAMKEc3s_UqHj/w450-h84/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-27%20at%2011.41.56%20AM.png" width="450" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />42. Rupture: <b>BURST</b>.<br /><br />45. Chasm: <b>GULF</b>.<br /><br />46. Brolin who plays Mia on "Yellowstone": <b>EDEN </b>- Daughter of actor </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Josh Brolin and Alice Adair.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXiLWXMhk84yjoJLc67aWLOoasYOP0WQ2bi3q46Hv5tvg89sXlOpwaorAxhAhbSrb5mBOAtOiMANzwYGQ5c8khPN2Q-9C4ZwFC1wyqAG8W3MaozvrCJYcKmfTDq0TYNLTUA8S9s2ia-CwoH6MJSfUbT2uTtYN0zmgFsmeeafXamDAF93Feg1IAsT0bmrf/s1284/eden.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1284" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXiLWXMhk84yjoJLc67aWLOoasYOP0WQ2bi3q46Hv5tvg89sXlOpwaorAxhAhbSrb5mBOAtOiMANzwYGQ5c8khPN2Q-9C4ZwFC1wyqAG8W3MaozvrCJYcKmfTDq0TYNLTUA8S9s2ia-CwoH6MJSfUbT2uTtYN0zmgFsmeeafXamDAF93Feg1IAsT0bmrf/s320/eden.webp" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />47. __ du jour: <b>PLAT</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZpxlSoihHRGg7p1SNmJw_35eIT1swVNGWs7j56EV1owhdGyVpKKAZj0__Ajzf0thSNBnLtV5IiGhdtWSuuSFjO2e-6dojM0iA2tFYHvTP39M5gQ6-BKhKIpUmvF1gqQJuEX3TnTDzo4BhyXJKjOq5oolK39sgZ3dvnEbQv8r7UQPQquNrj4XqqaI3H4R/s1390/plat.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="869" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZpxlSoihHRGg7p1SNmJw_35eIT1swVNGWs7j56EV1owhdGyVpKKAZj0__Ajzf0thSNBnLtV5IiGhdtWSuuSFjO2e-6dojM0iA2tFYHvTP39M5gQ6-BKhKIpUmvF1gqQJuEX3TnTDzo4BhyXJKjOq5oolK39sgZ3dvnEbQv8r7UQPQquNrj4XqqaI3H4R/w165-h264/plat.jpeg" width="165" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />49. Runs off the stage?: <b>BOOS 😀</b><br /><br />50. Presage: <b>BODE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMV162oeYRadRXS0DCnkHDCcilboK1P9lod4I9ZgKRGelGR5yTF33S1ckiRMi6zkJgZsERqQuUmkph3WEG9fu2IOgFzaQgwaBWn2SvQGSwu9z7i92eyO7ckrLGERgJgAKRTI1XQAM5deBRwgpyEpY3Qb9oxUaDcB4M5vBzUoqkLjIoeHb1MZaO4iBljc/s400/bode.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="400" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMV162oeYRadRXS0DCnkHDCcilboK1P9lod4I9ZgKRGelGR5yTF33S1ckiRMi6zkJgZsERqQuUmkph3WEG9fu2IOgFzaQgwaBWn2SvQGSwu9z7i92eyO7ckrLGERgJgAKRTI1XQAM5deBRwgpyEpY3Qb9oxUaDcB4M5vBzUoqkLjIoeHb1MZaO4iBljc/s320/bode.gif" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />51. Culmination: <b>APEX</b>.<br /><br />54. __ shed: <b>SHE </b>- <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/outdoor-ideas/g2614/she-sheds-ideas/?slide=13" target="_blank">25 more</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ysu9Yg-agwwAtBEUWh_iq1LkFgGyWU_drFqL6He3tTb63ouamOmQOJrooOPkjstXGh9tMS88FxJq5VJXVbq448uFlduRsK8vrBsY3eiXFsLbu_GgHsFsnxJwuECUawHlfbAi_MSa1AtKtQ8R4YEPJgMgBalaAKui25G4qoYiegd6WRz1P_bd2nAi5O4W/s1470/she%20shedd.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ysu9Yg-agwwAtBEUWh_iq1LkFgGyWU_drFqL6He3tTb63ouamOmQOJrooOPkjstXGh9tMS88FxJq5VJXVbq448uFlduRsK8vrBsY3eiXFsLbu_GgHsFsnxJwuECUawHlfbAi_MSa1AtKtQ8R4YEPJgMgBalaAKui25G4qoYiegd6WRz1P_bd2nAi5O4W/w193-h289/she%20shedd.jpeg" width="193" /></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="398" height="99" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpErP-S9N8M/YF93mbRbBrI/AAAAAAAAXiI/0BK4J6RgfLELGo5cDUjVvZ95bDeCp3N8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w99-h99/thoughts.jpg" width="99" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>Husker Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15703159481518058022024-03-08T03:30:00.177-06:002024-03-08T03:30:00.240-06:00Friday, March 8, 2024, Joe DiPietro<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcHRjZWl4aTFrNGd0bjJhYmE0NG43Y2QyY3g5dXcxanc3YTkwM25yOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/3K0yyx4XSPJOawee2e/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="480" height="404" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcHRjZWl4aTFrNGd0bjJhYmE0NG43Y2QyY3g5dXcxanc3YTkwM25yOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/3K0yyx4XSPJOawee2e/giphy.gif" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">Greetings, Cruciverbalists. Malodorous Manatee here with a recap of today's puzzle by veteran constructor Joe DiPietro. Let's jump right in with the reveal at:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">57 Across: "That's a lost opportunity," and what can be said to the writer of four clues in this puzzle: <b>YOU'RE MISSING OUT</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Alternatively, you might say to the writer "That's not what Timothy Leary meant!" At four places in the puzzle, Joe has literally dropped OUT from the clue. In other words, we are, indeed, MISSING OUT. As solvers, we must mentally append OUT to the sole remaining letter and thereby create a perfectly acceptable, albeit brief, crossword puzzle clue. Here are the four places where the gimmick is employed and what can we say except, "Far out, man!":</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">17 Across: R. When we add OUT to R we get </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ROUT. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <b>LOPSIDED VICTORY</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">24 Across: B. Tack OUT onto B and the result is BOUT. <b>PRIZEFIGHT</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">38 Across: P. P plus OUT equals POUT. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SULKY EXPRESSION</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">46 Across: T. A CSO ! Appending OUT to T results in TOUT. </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">CREATE HYPE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The perps were certainly helpful in sussing out the above answers but, after the gimmick was recognized, none were overly difficult or obscure. Of course, prior to grasping the gimmick, this solver was seriously considering WTF as a possible title for this blog.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The completed grid appears near the end of this recap. For now, here are the ins and outs of the rest of the clues and answers:</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</span></b></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1. Sanitizer targets: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">GERMS</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Bacteria was too long. HANDS was, briefly, considered.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. "Mad Money" cable network: <b>CNBC</b>. The first of about a dozen (depending on one's criteria) abbreviated answers in today's puzzle. TBH SMH IYKWIM</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">10. Actress Mazar: <b>DEBI</b>. Per Rotten Tomatoes: <span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2c32; letter-spacing: 0.256px;">A character actress known for feisty and heavily accented New York roles.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2c32; letter-spacing: 0.256px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">14. Lab vessel: <b>FLASK</b>. Not Lab as in Labrador Retriever. Lab as in chemistry lab.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZnpzZ2R1Zzk4NGR4YXNrMm9hdGFibDEzNGIyazZoaGdjMmNpc3lnaCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/kM939eyFdZAIstgfp2/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="540" height="172" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZnpzZ2R1Zzk4NGR4YXNrMm9hdGFibDEzNGIyazZoaGdjMmNpc3lnaCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/kM939eyFdZAIstgfp2/giphy.gif" width="172" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">15. Does some horticultural work: <b>HOES</b>. We had several horticultural/botanical references in today's puzzle. This was one of them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="196" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1SZ-Fknzlc0" width="236" youtube-src-id="1SZ-Fknzlc0"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Otis Lee - Hard Row To Hoe - Circa 1968</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">16. Group with reserves: <b>OPEC</b>.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.xOKszdH8g7V-4qhQM7YRbgHaIV%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=374b8b6d87aa9c2e613c0998335a23b680b4964486996e13f4a0e20a8d0ff824&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="474" height="238" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.xOKszdH8g7V-4qhQM7YRbgHaIV%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=374b8b6d87aa9c2e613c0998335a23b680b4964486996e13f4a0e20a8d0ff824&ipo=images" width="212" /></a></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />20. Widespread alert, for short: <b>APB</b>. <span style="color: red;">A</span>ll <span style="color: red;">P</span>oints <span style="color: red;">B</span>ulletin<br /><br />21. "The Tilled Field" painter Joan: <b>MIRO</b>. A surreal botanical reference. I wonder what MIRO was dropping (ingesting). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.book530.com%2Fpaintingpic%2F1227c3%2Fthe-tilled-field.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=cfd0bacf6bebac5d96d847bc213003d4f59c13a5f81ba75e6a33f85df2984091&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="709" height="261" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.book530.com%2Fpaintingpic%2F1227c3%2Fthe-tilled-field.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=cfd0bacf6bebac5d96d847bc213003d4f59c13a5f81ba75e6a33f85df2984091&ipo=images" width="313" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">22. Speed: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">RACE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Used as a verb. Otherwise, PACE?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />23. Leaves in hot water?: <b>TEA</b>. Not leaves as in departs. Another botanical reference.<br /><br />27. Trifle (with): <b>TOY</b>.<br /><br />29. __ pen: <b>VAPE</b>.<span> </span>Doctor to patient: Do you smoke?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Patient: Yes.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Doctor: Cigarettes, VAPE, cigars, marijuana?</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> Patient: Brisket and pork shoulder, mostly.</span><br /><br />30. Whit: <b>IOTA</b>. A crossword staple although clued many different ways.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">32. What coastlines and hairlines may do: <b>RECEDE</b>. This solver would have preferred a slightly different clue.</div><br />35. Reel Big Fish genre: <b>SKA</b>. SKA Punk, actually.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QHpU0ZfXZ_g" width="320" youtube-src-id="QHpU0ZfXZ_g"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take On Me</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />41. "Three Little Kittens" treat: <b>PIE</b>. Lose your mittens. Then find them and get rewarded with PIE.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-MQq3hMaBBpE%2FVKtHkbzVWVI%2FAAAAAAAASTo%2FV5N-Nh6uphw%2Fs1600%2F1-5-2015%252B9-24-02%252BPM.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=3460829a7f6f66b60a9ca2b5536e12f3abdc7456c54a61bb4e08ff14e18eda1d&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="446" height="412" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-MQq3hMaBBpE%2FVKtHkbzVWVI%2FAAAAAAAASTo%2FV5N-Nh6uphw%2Fs1600%2F1-5-2015%252B9-24-02%252BPM.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=3460829a7f6f66b60a9ca2b5536e12f3abdc7456c54a61bb4e08ff14e18eda1d&ipo=images" width="230" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>42. Quick bursts: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SPURTS</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />43. Go: <b>EXIT</b>. Used as a verb.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNXRtYnAycTloOGwxZ2o1YnR4eGFhdGZpajZreWJsaWN2bm1xbmZrbSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/H5wRu9gCvs54A/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNXRtYnAycTloOGwxZ2o1YnR4eGFhdGZpajZreWJsaWN2bm1xbmZrbSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/H5wRu9gCvs54A/giphy.gif" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Snagglepuss</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">44. Like racehorses: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SHOD</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Hand up for FAST</span><span>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <br />45. Skin pic: <b>TAT</b>. TATtoos are frequently visible in our puzzles.<br /><br />51. "Go me!": <b>YAY</b>. See also 63 Across<br /><br />54. Harvest: <b>REAP</b>. Possibly another botanical reference. Anyone first think of this?:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmusiczone.ie%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F04%2FNeil-Young-%25E2%2580%2593-Harvest-1018x1024.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=b8a6f9502b9cfb6a0d715846737e1dfab2319fcdf1d44e9a81734ee0920c8236&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="795" height="196" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmusiczone.ie%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F04%2FNeil-Young-%25E2%2580%2593-Harvest-1018x1024.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=b8a6f9502b9cfb6a0d715846737e1dfab2319fcdf1d44e9a81734ee0920c8236&ipo=images" width="195" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">55. "__ Flux": 1990s MTV series: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">AEON</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />56. HHS agency: <b>FDA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcrm.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-09%2FFDA-headquarters.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=bfb051bf67577f3638e23b36e74c292cb7fb9962acd69850732aead8c0d80e66&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="242" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcrm.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-09%2FFDA-headquarters.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=bfb051bf67577f3638e23b36e74c292cb7fb9962acd69850732aead8c0d80e66&ipo=images" width="431" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">61. Spoonful, perhaps: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">DOSE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Hmmm, should we go with Julie Andrews here? Nah.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oUxYzfLZkpc" width="320" youtube-src-id="oUxYzfLZkpc"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Royal Albert Hall - 2005</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">62. __ learning: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ROTE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Memorization, basically.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />63. "Go me!": <b>I RULE</b>. See also 51 Across<br /><br />64. Brief timetable: <b>SKED</b>. Right up there with SESH on the "Come on, enough of this type of thing already" scale.<br /><br />65. Takes to court: <b>SUES</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LoAcOlIkezk" width="320" youtube-src-id="LoAcOlIkezk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">George Harrison</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">66. Organizes: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SORTS</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /><b>Down:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Major key for some piano works by Chopin and Schubert: G-FLAT. We knew that this answer had to begin with either A B C D E F or G</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Travel to an away match?: <b>ELOPE</b>. Cute clue. Match as in wedded pair.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Climactic scene in the Eminem film "8 Mile": <b>RAP BATTLE</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Bks.-to-be: <b>MSS</b>. A punt that we have seen before. Books-to-be are <span style="color: red;">M</span>anu<span style="color: red;">S</span>cript<span style="color: red;">S</span><span> in this instance.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Revealing, in a way: <b>SKIMPY</b>. Today's "I had better pass on the GIF" moment.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. French endearment: <b>CHERI</b>.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi5.walmartimages.com%2Fasr%2F207365c9-8087-4414-8423-49949087c13a_1.991b80302d2694433d60d09a911a8983.jpeg%3FodnHeight%3D450%26odnWidth%3D450%26odnBg%3DFFFFFF&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=46d4b4e9d00e6ad1bc39a97746a4b07a13196169920f97f0fbc1b6cdf7354414&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="259" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi5.walmartimages.com%2Fasr%2F207365c9-8087-4414-8423-49949087c13a_1.991b80302d2694433d60d09a911a8983.jpeg%3FodnHeight%3D450%26odnWidth%3D450%26odnBg%3DFFFFFF&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=46d4b4e9d00e6ad1bc39a97746a4b07a13196169920f97f0fbc1b6cdf7354414&ipo=images" width="259" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pepe LePew</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">7. Help for the overnight shift, maybe: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">NODOZ</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. UPPER would have fit but is not "crossword friendly".</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71xDUPxjAwL.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e990fbfbbd185355f80e983a75e5ca3c49bca9b0aa1e53d4a99123d1b0fcb9ef&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="238" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71xDUPxjAwL.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e990fbfbbd185355f80e983a75e5ca3c49bca9b0aa1e53d4a99123d1b0fcb9ef&ipo=images" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">8. Writer/activist Harris in the documentary "Hacking Democracy": </span><b>BEV</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. The documentary explored the level of integrity of electronic voting machines.</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">9. Procedural franchise since 2000: <b>CSI</b>. A TV show reference often viewed in puzzles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">10. Mental decline: <b>DOTAGE</b>.</div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Flowres.cartoonstock.com%2Fanimals-parents-parenting-child-kids-old_age-cwln10897_low.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=54381cafa136ff3303dd59b8444eb70bb1bfaecf511dc52c92609490df07dc96&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="500" height="290" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Flowres.cartoonstock.com%2Fanimals-parents-parenting-child-kids-old_age-cwln10897_low.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=54381cafa136ff3303dd59b8444eb70bb1bfaecf511dc52c92609490df07dc96&ipo=images" width="252" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">11. Unit in geochronology: </span><b>EPOCH</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Has geochronology previously appeared in our puzzles? </span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #494949; font-family: georgia; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Geochronology</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #494949; font-family: georgia;"> is the scientific study of the age and history of Earth's rocks and rock assemblages.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">12. Top of the art world?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">BERET</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Cute clue, although TOP more often refers to a shirt or blouse than it does to a hat. Artists are stereo-typically depicted wearing BERETs.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fst3.depositphotos.com%2F1005314%2F15704%2Fv%2F450%2Fdepositphotos_157047374-stock-illustration-cartoon-artist-in-beret.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c70261097511209f7059f1dcc15532759d4b442041420a92b210436fbc4b6116&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="565" height="196" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fst3.depositphotos.com%2F1005314%2F15704%2Fv%2F450%2Fdepositphotos_157047374-stock-illustration-cartoon-artist-in-beret.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c70261097511209f7059f1dcc15532759d4b442041420a92b210436fbc4b6116&ipo=images" width="185" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">13. Distant: <b>ICY</b>. Not as in far away. A behavioral reference.<br /><br />18. Hollywood VIP: <b>DIR</b>. DIRector, I suppose. Probably not the constructor's favorite answer in this grid.<br /><br />19. "Jinkies!": <b>CRIPES</b>. Not previously a part of this solver's vocabulary.<br /><br />25. Chris who won four straight US Opens in the 1970s: <b>EVERT</b>. A women's tennis reference.<br /><br />26. Tapered haircuts: <b>FADES</b>. FADES, to this observer, seem to combine the worst elements of two older hairstyles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d9/ea/15/d9ea150de3852e530999171499d8507e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="736" height="229" src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d9/ea/15/d9ea150de3852e530999171499d8507e.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">28. Wine cask wood: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">OAK</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Another botanical reference.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-by9UdzdcX3A%2FTknlRDWVe-I%2FAAAAAAAAAIY%2FxzOfq24Hdck%2Fs320%2Flove%2Bthe%2Boak%2Bcartoon.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c0bb54f33e20d453bcbba854657ed5eb4db2e088034ca72454107e83a77756d7&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="320" height="277" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-by9UdzdcX3A%2FTknlRDWVe-I%2FAAAAAAAAAIY%2FxzOfq24Hdck%2Fs320%2Flove%2Bthe%2Boak%2Bcartoon.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c0bb54f33e20d453bcbba854657ed5eb4db2e088034ca72454107e83a77756d7&ipo=images" width="402" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">30. Web access co.: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ISP</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;"> I</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">nternet </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">S</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ervice </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">P</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">rovider</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />31. "Certainement!": <b>OUI</b>. Clue en <span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #494949; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">français</span> / Answer en </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #494949;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">français</span></span></div><div><span face="DDG_ProximaNova, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_0, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_1, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_2, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_3, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_4, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_5, DDG_ProximaNova_UI_6, "Proxima Nova", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, "Segoe UI", "Nimbus Sans L", "Liberation Sans", "Open Sans", FreeSans, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #494949; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: 600;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">32. Tend to an overgrown plant: <b>REPOT</b>. Smoke another doobie?<br /><br />33. Give off: <b>EXUDE</b>.<br /><br />34. EMT skill: <b>CPR</b>. A common crossword pairing.<br /><br />35. Number of squares on a chess board: <b>SIXTY FOUR</b>. Eight by eight.<br /><br />36. Fish that can transform into a dragon, per Japanese legend: <b>KOI</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fimg07.deviantart.net%2Fa392%2Fi%2F2014%2F339%2F4%2F3%2Fdragon_koi_fish_by_hiramn-d88qm8h.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=316ddea978703c5ce0225d5b88d3543eaf25eeac00b53eb10d9ea3599daced54&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="800" height="219" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fimg07.deviantart.net%2Fa392%2Fi%2F2014%2F339%2F4%2F3%2Fdragon_koi_fish_by_hiramn-d88qm8h.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=316ddea978703c5ce0225d5b88d3543eaf25eeac00b53eb10d9ea3599daced54&ipo=images" width="247" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">37. Little pest: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ANT</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Anyone try IMP first?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />39. Tuning fork feature: <b>Y SHAPE</b>. I have an A-440 tuning fork lying around somewhere. These days, one uses an electronic gadget.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/8b4ced0d-fe84-494f-9c4e-bddb55b359cd_1.07e2d04b25aa6d978826d995efca6556.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="800" height="144" src="https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/8b4ced0d-fe84-494f-9c4e-bddb55b359cd_1.07e2d04b25aa6d978826d995efca6556.jpeg" width="171" /></a><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71x24mchARL._AC_SL1500_.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=db7339176fc83ee15655a1cf001bc77e31a06140e035a0b69d2c7dd8ece08b68&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="605" height="173" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F71x24mchARL._AC_SL1500_.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=db7339176fc83ee15655a1cf001bc77e31a06140e035a0b69d2c7dd8ece08b68&ipo=images" width="132" /></a></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">40. Neptune's realm: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SEA</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. A reference to the god and not to the eponymous planet.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />44. Pan-__ scallops: <b>SEARED</b>.<br /><br />45. Game of love: <b>TENNIS</b>. Cute. In a tennis match love means zero.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8kq1IU7Y44" width="320" youtube-src-id="d8kq1IU7Y44"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Wayne Fontana And The Mindbenders</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">46. Thief: <b>CROOK</b>. Or not. Or not not.</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMWQ2aHA0bzZ0azd6OHI0ODY0MGJsMnZ6anFwMWJmYW4xZ3dtMGYxNSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hiDtJ7ruy2jGLKt44B/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="480" height="214" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMWQ2aHA0bzZ0azd6OHI0ODY0MGJsMnZ6anFwMWJmYW4xZ3dtMGYxNSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hiDtJ7ruy2jGLKt44B/giphy.gif" width="276" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">47. Get more mileage out of: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">REUSE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. I tried to change the color of my monk's cowl costume so that I could REUSE it but old habits dye hard.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />48. Celerity: <b>HASTE</b>. Anyone first misread this as Celebrity? Celery?<br /><br />49. Some 20 Questions answers: <b>YESES</b>.<br /><br />50. Luau fare: <b>POI</b>. Often served in our puzzles.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">52. Not for minors: <b>ADULT</b>. When my children were little they sometimes said "When I grow up I want to be a dult."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>53. "Revolutionary Road" author Richard: <b>YATES</b>.<br /><br />57. NFL stat: <b>YDS</b>. <span style="color: red;">Y</span>ar<span style="color: red;">DS</span> A football reference.<br /><br />58. "__ Doubtfire": <b>MRS</b>. You are missed, Robin Williams.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMW54MXZsMzFvNmw0bmxtbXpyMG5tMzZneTd6amVrZXIzcWZrY3NxdCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/fxwj5UObJ1kME/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="325" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMW54MXZsMzFvNmw0bmxtbXpyMG5tMzZneTd6amVrZXIzcWZrY3NxdCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/fxwj5UObJ1kME/giphy.gif" width="325" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">59. Letters of credit?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">IOU</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Not letters of credit as your bank might issue. I OWE YOU.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />60. Syllable in some lawn product names: <b>GRO</b>. Today's final botanical reference.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.renodepot.com%2Fimages%2F76965116_L.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=00ba68f9ce0ff0220e374d2ce3da0f9798a05aaedd3ac05675567ab87ec64ab5&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="660" height="249" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.renodepot.com%2Fimages%2F76965116_L.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=00ba68f9ce0ff0220e374d2ce3da0f9798a05aaedd3ac05675567ab87ec64ab5&ipo=images" width="249" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">As promised, here is the completed grid:</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4H0xkdHCk7FBq_bRJJOGuEFSMtfqOBbd7B_J2DglXrUuP7cS6ktwOz4JwigMfDKg_olVP3K33Xb_S-3KZB9-BEYAgT1Nf_ejVjNEXRDBI5eJPmgzx9SSjKYsw9fRmFdlX04Bcau8Y1fdhGTsj5zOvTrQSobVzIrQEBW9hLO9zrC1QJP8jUOjrdtYPaGg/s708/Screenshot%202024-02-25%2011.35.41.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="708" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4H0xkdHCk7FBq_bRJJOGuEFSMtfqOBbd7B_J2DglXrUuP7cS6ktwOz4JwigMfDKg_olVP3K33Xb_S-3KZB9-BEYAgT1Nf_ejVjNEXRDBI5eJPmgzx9SSjKYsw9fRmFdlX04Bcau8Y1fdhGTsj5zOvTrQSobVzIrQEBW9hLO9zrC1QJP8jUOjrdtYPaGg/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-25%2011.35.41.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">And now, in keeping with today's theme . . .</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">_______________________________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK41l1EtRZUliL2DDhlx3-ZXdMM5rqXMdB_lY6w2q6BVwHE_UhVNJN_7n1t5vb5092QEtIALlfnnxLim1dy_8UhOneVQEN3us-I6xYplUjTgyYbIHKXLevgO0rCeAH2rgMK0LmQE2-3pgh9dDKFvDYaiDDniJYX7pMgaNToPFBadZOnx2K4VgDGEJqrs/s320/MM%20OUT.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="320" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK41l1EtRZUliL2DDhlx3-ZXdMM5rqXMdB_lY6w2q6BVwHE_UhVNJN_7n1t5vb5092QEtIALlfnnxLim1dy_8UhOneVQEN3us-I6xYplUjTgyYbIHKXLevgO0rCeAH2rgMK0LmQE2-3pgh9dDKFvDYaiDDniJYX7pMgaNToPFBadZOnx2K4VgDGEJqrs/s1600/MM%20OUT.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)" style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">“I'm paranoid about everything in my life. Even at home. On my stationary bike, I have a rear-view mirror, which I'm not thrilled about.” - - - Richard Lewis 1947 - 2024</span></span></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)" style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div>Malodorous Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03190184054027642643noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-193513715359909292024-03-07T03:30:00.004-06:002024-03-07T05:59:51.351-06:00Thursday, March 7, 2024, Alan Massengill, Doug Peterson<p></p><div><p style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Games People Play </span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDeVonv3kY0" width="320" youtube-src-id="vDeVonv3kY0"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A classic song by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_South" target="_blank">Joe South</a><br />and a classic on transactional analysis<br /> by psychiatrist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Games_People_Play_(book)" target="_blank">Eric Berne</a><br /></div><div><p>Our constructors today, <b>Alan Massengill</b> and <b>Doug Peterson</b>,
clue their themers with 4 leading questions about popular game shows,
resulting in 4 in the language phrases. No stars, circles, or reveal
...<br /> <br />
17. Mistake by a contestant on "The Price Is Right"?: <b><span style="color: red;">COST OVERRUN</span></b>. "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Price_Is_Right" target="_blank">The Price Is Right</a>"
is an American television game show where contestants compete by
guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes. Contestants
are selected from the studio audience: the announcer calls their name,
inviting them to "Come on down!", the show's famous catchphrase. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIC796DIwixxavHegCx0GJCzazzIcnw4DkGykotDr4p5yBbrCHqAMV4tjMe9hKhwLFWzgeYHuY0ZMRimDMrq20_5Oo53rpGgsz0-MnuP7-akNsAxqtO5KA_VXSQ6IF2hfxZlzy28PyWEZrwD8xHkFXvbQH2Y_15Lj8E1gPQARBGOfCUKvWswDjJSXNBd4/s220/The_Price_is_Right_2022.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="220" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIC796DIwixxavHegCx0GJCzazzIcnw4DkGykotDr4p5yBbrCHqAMV4tjMe9hKhwLFWzgeYHuY0ZMRimDMrq20_5Oo53rpGgsz0-MnuP7-akNsAxqtO5KA_VXSQ6IF2hfxZlzy28PyWEZrwD8xHkFXvbQH2Y_15Lj8E1gPQARBGOfCUKvWswDjJSXNBd4/s1600/The_Price_is_Right_2022.png" width="220" /></a></div>27. Very long response by a contestant on "Jeopardy!"?: <b><span style="color: red;">ESSAY QUESTION</span></b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeopardy!" target="_blank">Jeopardy!</a> is an American television game show created by <b>Merv Griffin</b>.
The show is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional
question-and-answer format of many quiz shows. Rather than being given
questions, contestants are instead given general knowledge clues in the
form of answers and they must identify the person, place, thing, or idea
that the clue describes, phrasing each response in the form of a
question. <b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXHUUrh2dZNV4tk4HJ8UrIe2PLY3_rusiatl051lw74qjmj_pV91zYlumaidcerbiVaSZjFNndWP8mxJ0ELe__AStqxST3y3clZ2CNL1JndXSGQtKVChSRXPKH26m8vWKQiOhB9KjzR-3FAHykZdre5pwaV0iuZVrFy-S2PPksPk6_RYwl8UHUiuHGTU/s220/Jeopardy!_logo.svg.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="62" data-original-width="220" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXHUUrh2dZNV4tk4HJ8UrIe2PLY3_rusiatl051lw74qjmj_pV91zYlumaidcerbiVaSZjFNndWP8mxJ0ELe__AStqxST3y3clZ2CNL1JndXSGQtKVChSRXPKH26m8vWKQiOhB9KjzR-3FAHykZdre5pwaV0iuZVrFy-S2PPksPk6_RYwl8UHUiuHGTU/w349-h99/Jeopardy!_logo.svg.png" width="349" /></a></div></b>
47. Prior results considered by a contestant on "Deal or No Deal"?: <b><span style="color: red;">CASE HISTORIES</span></b>. "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deal_or_No_Deal_(American_game_show)" target="_blank">Deal or No Deal</a>" is an American version of a game show of Dutch origin of the same name. A <b>contestant</b> chooses one <b>briefcase </b>from <b>a selection of 26</b>. Each briefcase contains a cash value from<b> $0.01</b> to <b>$1,000,000</b>. Over the course of the game, the contestant eliminates cases from the game, periodically being presented with a "deal" from <b>The Banker</b>
to take a cash amount to quit the game. Should the contestant refuse
every deal, they are given the chance to trade the case they chose at
the outset for the only one left in play at the time; they then win the
amount in the selected case. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-SRQtZMcPzoYxOAhqZkaFrP_lD9-L6FjNKi9a4cNj8Rc4arZ9FsdQB1mCdAauMwki_FIBChRmQVSXYePCFyyntQSRgNjuN7qhiylzZtZxBKxa06qMU1RBe2mpPo5kwGoCbB_9BZCWa5gps4AoStnKrDwj0_wiFDymJs3rKxOHy_ztjgKzr6nnEwoT47g/s220/Deal_or_No_Deal_Official_Title_Card_(2018).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="94" data-original-width="220" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-SRQtZMcPzoYxOAhqZkaFrP_lD9-L6FjNKi9a4cNj8Rc4arZ9FsdQB1mCdAauMwki_FIBChRmQVSXYePCFyyntQSRgNjuN7qhiylzZtZxBKxa06qMU1RBe2mpPo5kwGoCbB_9BZCWa5gps4AoStnKrDwj0_wiFDymJs3rKxOHy_ztjgKzr6nnEwoT47g/w344-h147/Deal_or_No_Deal_Official_Title_Card_(2018).png" width="344" /></a></div>63. Pre-show training for a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune"?: <b><span style="color: red;">SPIN CLASSES</span></b>. "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_(American_game_show)" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a>" is an American television game show also created by <b>Merv Griffin</b>.
The show has aired continuously since January 1975. It features a
competition in which contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those in
hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival
wheel. The current version of the series, which airs in nightly
syndication, premiered on September 19, 1983. It stars <b>Pat Sajak</b> and <b>Vanna White</b> as hosts, who have hosted the nighttime version since its inception. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInAopzQox2yqOVxHujJg_-1dNFBbpe4If6Aa3RslLp9V2UH5NvPiYIlYZHdfea70nvtz-ZQgdbEGC-QKaX8nPSLOIQEMr4Mhin0sm1WirU_G1gdqkPzuzxIpo7IxDHEmcyNggA0d_QRFUUfxsiX4uaUAGxDa8IuW2iNc6j9I_Rr4d8kfOac-lJK0XoyM/s220/Wheel_of_Fortune_logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="83" data-original-width="220" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInAopzQox2yqOVxHujJg_-1dNFBbpe4If6Aa3RslLp9V2UH5NvPiYIlYZHdfea70nvtz-ZQgdbEGC-QKaX8nPSLOIQEMr4Mhin0sm1WirU_G1gdqkPzuzxIpo7IxDHEmcyNggA0d_QRFUUfxsiX4uaUAGxDa8IuW2iNc6j9I_Rr4d8kfOac-lJK0XoyM/w374-h141/Wheel_of_Fortune_logo.png" width="374" /></a></div><br />Here's the grid ...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPeRJqctE4c8pEBPxrgNIQ87BB05s2f3uJKGrYVqyORRPRE82xme8liaXopRuWxGCL_05NkgTTJEVWklh3-NR63jqSw2FTD07CVb5uyayxoiuJj2-C_mCgk_HDOuki7PvoNPw0PKD5qIh4iy_bp8eZmSB0bypcSM8ca9l0G2_cUXDGG3A2H9FMztRwz4/s682/la240307.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="682" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPeRJqctE4c8pEBPxrgNIQ87BB05s2f3uJKGrYVqyORRPRE82xme8liaXopRuWxGCL_05NkgTTJEVWklh3-NR63jqSw2FTD07CVb5uyayxoiuJj2-C_mCgk_HDOuki7PvoNPw0PKD5qIh4iy_bp8eZmSB0bypcSM8ca9l0G2_cUXDGG3A2H9FMztRwz4/w413-h412/la240307.png" width="413" /></a></div><p></p></div><div><b>Across:</b><br />
<br />1. Entrepreneur Blakely who founded Spanx: <b>SARA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanx" target="_blank">Spanx, Inc</a>.
is an American underwear maker focusing on shaping briefs and leggings,
founded in Atlanta, Georgia. The company manufactures mainly pantyhose
and other underwear for women and, since 2010, produces male underwear
as well. Spanx specializes in foundation garments intended to make
people appear thinner or more shapely -- and they're also
onomatopoetic! 😀<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJM9Xdjngqu7Ve6WjsC5GpUFV4sx96Tef5iZVZ2OWWI2ZRSpGEHOgqAUDqXfBSRejwv5aE5K6PHN0d2vw02UnV38GRzvK7RELjMlnM-N9dP9uZM-coXVAMz8mY046o9Sox5WuK_ObWE0LkBpmmduW4n0sclxvKP2QCCIQ49RcZUND0-OpiP77TghRyjI/s317/Sara_Blakely.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="220" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJM9Xdjngqu7Ve6WjsC5GpUFV4sx96Tef5iZVZ2OWWI2ZRSpGEHOgqAUDqXfBSRejwv5aE5K6PHN0d2vw02UnV38GRzvK7RELjMlnM-N9dP9uZM-coXVAMz8mY046o9Sox5WuK_ObWE0LkBpmmduW4n0sclxvKP2QCCIQ49RcZUND0-OpiP77TghRyjI/s1600/Sara_Blakely.jpg" width="220" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sara Blakely</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>5. Mischievous kids: <b>SCAMPS</b>. One of the most notorious <b>SCAMPS</b> in history is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Till_Eulenspiegel" target="_blank">Till Eulenspiegel</a>. His life is memorialized in this brief tone poem by <b>Richard Strauss</b> entitled <i>Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks</i>. Things do not go well for him in the end, but his spirit lives on ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vXFYfr1K_NU" width="320" youtube-src-id="vXFYfr1K_NU"></iframe></div><br />11. Personal pronoun: <b>SHE</b>.<br /><br />
14. Malevolence: <b>EVIL</b>. We were visited by <b>EVIL</b> in last Thursday's puzzle. One of the things that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt" target="_blank">Hannah Arendt</a> taught us about it is its banality, i.e. its commonness. Today marks the commemoration of the Christian saints <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perpetua_and_Felicity" target="_blank">Perpetua and Felicity</a>, women who were martyred for the entertainment of Roman emperor <b>Septimius Severus</b> during his birthday party in 203 AD.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyMZoVDuw4vHNhQfvLG4VgaTLCplbNuJGuuvlf2L-pHlxw5jyFEjZ6IZ1vdpib1G9pFRcFQ79RuEsNq4LBzREO5zc7ICtLFKPuTa9yb-74oLBmdGOCppOMDPrujOK8Ivq0kUOXca1P8y6Gwep-AxlI2DmEqmatZQyYavIQk807AAZxxlMaoMVWRQhIok/s900/Perpetua_07March.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="900" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyMZoVDuw4vHNhQfvLG4VgaTLCplbNuJGuuvlf2L-pHlxw5jyFEjZ6IZ1vdpib1G9pFRcFQ79RuEsNq4LBzREO5zc7ICtLFKPuTa9yb-74oLBmdGOCppOMDPrujOK8Ivq0kUOXca1P8y6Gwep-AxlI2DmEqmatZQyYavIQk807AAZxxlMaoMVWRQhIok/s320/Perpetua_07March.webp" width="320" /></a></div>15. 7UP nickname, with "the": <b>UNCOLA</b>.<br /><br />
16. Male cat: <b>TOM</b>.<br />.<br />17. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
19. "__ bet!": <b>YOU</b>.<br /><br />
20. Blazer fabric: <b>TWEED</b>. Fabric created on a <b>44A</b>.<br /><br />
21. Betty or Veronica: <b>TEEN</b>. Spin offs from the <a href="https://archiecomics.com/" target="_blank">Archie Comics series</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8MPwrIl_CbzSIYphQbDSsk_RSsRBw7X9Ds_sXs7z3rZTdjkh_95VkvlT4CS0w_zWcEQqA4XW1JsY6bdM2fsTwfRgAm396fdmne_pXaxHsmtqKikBoiKAuu4PyTKJgKsMDR5OJ3Rm6hjv9NyuFSe5wMpdf3rodRpfd_hxhApj2WEA793FUwkCQ79ATFg/s970/Betty%20and%20Veronica.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8MPwrIl_CbzSIYphQbDSsk_RSsRBw7X9Ds_sXs7z3rZTdjkh_95VkvlT4CS0w_zWcEQqA4XW1JsY6bdM2fsTwfRgAm396fdmne_pXaxHsmtqKikBoiKAuu4PyTKJgKsMDR5OJ3Rm6hjv9NyuFSe5wMpdf3rodRpfd_hxhApj2WEA793FUwkCQ79ATFg/s320/Betty%20and%20Veronica.webp" width="238" /></a></div>22. Edelweiss range: <b>ALPS</b>. Edelweiss is not an area in the <b>ALPS</b>, <a href="https://www.zermatt.ch/en/love-of-nature/Edelweiss-Themenwege/Edelweiss-the-Symbol-of-the-Alps" target="_blank">but a region where the flower is particularly abundant</a>. It is also the name of this song made famous by<b> Roger's and Hammerstein's</b> <i>Sound of Music</i>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z6-P3pFhmQI" width="320" youtube-src-id="z6-P3pFhmQI"></iframe></div>23. __ Bravo: <b>RIO</b>. <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Bravo_(film)" target="_blank">Rio Bravo</a></i> is a 1959 American Western film directed and produced by <b>Howard Hawks</b> and starring <b>John Wayne</b>, <b>Dean Martin</b>, <b>Ricky Nelson</b>, <b>Angie Dickinson</b>, <b>Walter Brennan</b>, and <b>Ward Bond</b>. Here's <i>Get Along Home Cindy</i> sung by Ricky Nelson, Walter Brennan and Dean Martin.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qyiJQB2KvDY" width="320" youtube-src-id="qyiJQB2KvDY"></iframe></div>25. Like neither Jack nor Jill, apparently: <b>AGILE</b>. <br /><p data-block-key="fs2qq" style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: left;"><i>Jack and Jill went up the hill<br />To fetch a pail of water.<br />Jack fell down and broke his crown,<br />And Jill came tumbling after.</i></p><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: left;"><i>Up Jack got, and home did trot,</i><br /><i>As fast as he could caper,</i><br /><i>He went to bed to mend his head,</i><br /><i>With vinegar and brown paper</i><br /></div>27. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
32. Chinese tea: <b>CHA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_tea" target="_blank">The etymology of words for tea</a>. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETHxdJQwMkwsAzfaFo3lORf8Zrvm5sLYRs5Ry7_zf4gdoLgzbjcFL2SA5Z40mU5WMgGI1nMoC4zPXHYvdrOouiwm_7qR3JArK2uNAY5ANdExBvJl28DZlfQ8CtpIbW3LP4_oAR5zThJ8mp31VHaeM6nR_KyXLWddvmHFDF0BVqeunq4TxzqySrXNpnmY/s180/Tea_(Chinese_characters).svg.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="172" data-original-width="180" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETHxdJQwMkwsAzfaFo3lORf8Zrvm5sLYRs5Ry7_zf4gdoLgzbjcFL2SA5Z40mU5WMgGI1nMoC4zPXHYvdrOouiwm_7qR3JArK2uNAY5ANdExBvJl28DZlfQ8CtpIbW3LP4_oAR5zThJ8mp31VHaeM6nR_KyXLWddvmHFDF0BVqeunq4TxzqySrXNpnmY/w219-h209/Tea_(Chinese_characters).svg.png" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tea</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table>34. Quaint 19-Across?: <b>THOU</b>. "Thou bet" doesn't quite have the same ring to it.<br /><br />
35. Computer shortcut: <b>MACRO</b>. <a href="https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3833/macro" target="_blank">A macro is an automated input sequence that imitates keystrokes or mouse actions and can be invoked with a single CTRL key.</a>
A macro is typically used to replace a repetitive series of keyboard
and mouse actions and used often in spreadsheets and word processing
applications like MS Excel and MS Word. MACROS are also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_(computer_science)" target="_blank">used to encapsulate logic in some programming languages</a>.<br /> <br />
36. Scratchy sound: <b>RASP</b>.<br /><br />
38. Pecks and pounds: <b>UNITS</b>.<br /><br />
41. Rocky __: <b>ROAD</b>. Lots of things answered this clue/fill including an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_road_(ice_cream)" target="_blank">ice cream</a>, a confection made of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts and one of the roads to Dublin ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0QdbeM2JWYE" width="320" youtube-src-id="0QdbeM2JWYE"></iframe></div><br />42. "For sure!": <b>OH YES</b>.<br /><br />
44. Textile machine: <b>LOOM</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loom" target="_blank">A <b>LOOM</b> is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry</a>.
The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension
to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The precise shape
of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but the basic function is the
same.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVQLWLYf0IV5qe00nwrj4s1chGmM4DMzWOgB_3brDmPRV9_2ATac4F8nyADP8I1st8Fj5jL6YyX2rq_Ht8IsEFMRdOYf3gQVr0KQeppQu50nWqkJMurOE6B6p_zhr8dXJKVJIpvydXTe0_4afrNfnoS5GUwktlju7Ym2t-SP1qtNYCqqk6CprAfyPu2Q/s400/floorloom,_line_drawing.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVQLWLYf0IV5qe00nwrj4s1chGmM4DMzWOgB_3brDmPRV9_2ATac4F8nyADP8I1st8Fj5jL6YyX2rq_Ht8IsEFMRdOYf3gQVr0KQeppQu50nWqkJMurOE6B6p_zhr8dXJKVJIpvydXTe0_4afrNfnoS5GUwktlju7Ym2t-SP1qtNYCqqk6CprAfyPu2Q/s320/floorloom,_line_drawing.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A simple treadle floor loom. </b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
46. 70-Across's div.: <b>NLE</b>. National League East<br /><br />47. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
51. "Bring it!": <b>TRY ME</b>.<br /><br />
52. Wee bit: <b>TAD</b>.<br /> <br />
53. "Uptown Funk" singer Bruno: <b>MARS</b>. Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Mars" target="_blank">Bruno Mars</a>,
is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for
his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide
range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae,
disco, and rock. Very funky!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OPf0YbXqDm0" width="320" youtube-src-id="OPf0YbXqDm0"></iframe></div>55. North African seaport: <b>ORAN</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oran" target="_blank"><b>ORAN</b> is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria</a>. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, <b>Algiers</b>,
because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural
importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers. The total
population of the city was 803,329 in 2008, while the metropolitan area
has a population of approximately 1,500,000, making it the
second-largest city in Algeria.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB_s5voQqRClXR8gy6c44MvxFKWA_lntK95m63OqGzwSeGvj_MJ1o4bnqw9w8anacTLvF-dYrzfogmZ7VId__sAPD0hyphenhyphenc7aqej6DRU-GOyveNp3YRFszIE6uDCMyUZ7pJpjQ8ZN572KiHT2ll3LNGemfuzLJtwbyfbxVjJDMeJfrUya6jqtor9yMoMsI/s226/oran.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="226" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB_s5voQqRClXR8gy6c44MvxFKWA_lntK95m63OqGzwSeGvj_MJ1o4bnqw9w8anacTLvF-dYrzfogmZ7VId__sAPD0hyphenhyphenc7aqej6DRU-GOyveNp3YRFszIE6uDCMyUZ7pJpjQ8ZN572KiHT2ll3LNGemfuzLJtwbyfbxVjJDMeJfrUya6jqtor9yMoMsI/w288-h284/oran.png" width="288" /></a></div><br />
58. Royal bride's accessory: <b>TIARA</b>. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_M3ChvtRUm0GI-WmEQf01fFU2TkO1JfQExdcuEv-JTAijZ_MMwtpIr4efg1dGRqjB2lH4CTZkxbbcGy55BwvTtzNamlgKn0nw2BYRzl32DvQ3xyuSjJZ3k95ecSOQPAmVZx6AuxkAwGU4NFv1HqQtd7c3D6_gjCDAD4ECgZ8k9icPUGgoCeGcI4XolJw/s570/Princess%20Diana.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="570" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_M3ChvtRUm0GI-WmEQf01fFU2TkO1JfQExdcuEv-JTAijZ_MMwtpIr4efg1dGRqjB2lH4CTZkxbbcGy55BwvTtzNamlgKn0nw2BYRzl32DvQ3xyuSjJZ3k95ecSOQPAmVZx6AuxkAwGU4NFv1HqQtd7c3D6_gjCDAD4ECgZ8k9icPUGgoCeGcI4XolJw/s320/Princess%20Diana.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana,_Princess_of_Wales" target="_blank">Princess Diana</a><br /></span></b> 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997</td></tr></tbody></table>62. Common verb: <b>ARE</b>.<br /><br />63. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
65. Small pedestal: <b>TEE</b>. Cute. 😀<br /><br />
66. Bully: <b>MEANIE</b>. This particular variety is blue ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Be9mSDH4jKHPExJWFuMTp46XUOUJWmrcZiZb-lsD5w4JzLf22mG7dQ9gyEK4n0Nf3tbqOTo8C3Qy9BS-EbLrHqA5K9jnzALO3UmO8AMTwmt36d83DIN1_yQr-KvGSpqVy92KIm2L56_bd2i45Q9vPPvQKqLFOEwN_VwAWjQqNvGUNPRQUk_DSwedPtw/s1555/chief_blue_meanie.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Be9mSDH4jKHPExJWFuMTp46XUOUJWmrcZiZb-lsD5w4JzLf22mG7dQ9gyEK4n0Nf3tbqOTo8C3Qy9BS-EbLrHqA5K9jnzALO3UmO8AMTwmt36d83DIN1_yQr-KvGSpqVy92KIm2L56_bd2i45Q9vPPvQKqLFOEwN_VwAWjQqNvGUNPRQUk_DSwedPtw/s320/chief_blue_meanie.png" width="263" /></a></div>67. Farm grunt: <b>OINK</b>. <br /><br />
68. Topper: <b>HAT</b>.<br /><br />
69. Lest: <b>UNLESS</b>.<br /><br />
70. 2019 World Series champs: <b>NATS</b>. The <b>Washington Nationals</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br />
<br />1. Ticket abbr.: <b>SECT</b>.<br /><br />
2. Profess without shame: <b>AVOW</b>. If you wanted <b>AVER</b> <a href="https://thecontentauthority.com/blog/aver-vs-avow" target="_blank">this might help</a>.<br /><br />
3. Stand up: <b>RISE</b>.<br /><br />
4. Sizes up, maybe: <b>ALTERS</b>.<br /><br />
5. Explorer, e.g.: <b>SUV</b>. It takes a stomping and keeps on romping ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XZkHbr3arbQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="XZkHbr3arbQ"></iframe></div><br />
6. Tech review site: <b>CNET</b>. Their motto is "Your guide to a better future" and maybe "<a href="https://www.cnet.com/" target="_blank">the more things you have the better!</a>".<br /><br />
7. Good-sized building site: <b>ACRE</b>.<br /><br />
8. Mad scientist in an H.G. Wells classic: <b>MOREAU</b>. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_Doctor_Moreau" target="_blank"><i>Island of Doctor Moreau</i></a> is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of <b>Edward Prendick</b>, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat. He is left on the island home of <b>Doctor Moreau</b>, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbXERMVP3aEuFbw4743Fq7tBEYA6-1nZSEcn-cQIS_0117WNEsAf9aarUt7vieth7_WQCXPSwoKYbFGoJ1MA3IA7mtT3y1KPKiCBIeeP2V5ly33u8IgXh3fpmNlrRhH9sCXlarkcAO0kNqO5Dl6hlidByfn5k6seLcvESgPn7nmM6etmrhEtEm2hP7A0/s316/IslandOfDrMoreau.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="220" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbXERMVP3aEuFbw4743Fq7tBEYA6-1nZSEcn-cQIS_0117WNEsAf9aarUt7vieth7_WQCXPSwoKYbFGoJ1MA3IA7mtT3y1KPKiCBIeeP2V5ly33u8IgXh3fpmNlrRhH9sCXlarkcAO0kNqO5Dl6hlidByfn5k6seLcvESgPn7nmM6etmrhEtEm2hP7A0/s1600/IslandOfDrMoreau.JPG" width="220" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>First Edition Cover</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
9. Drop like a stone: <b>PLUNGE</b>.<br /><br />
10. Hokkaido honorific: <b>SAN</b>. E.g. Cho Cho <b>SAN</b>, the honorable <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madama_Butterfly" target="_blank">Madama Butterfly</a>. Her last words were "If you cannot live with honor, you must die with honor". Here she is waiting for the beautiful day (<i>Un bel dì, vedremo</i>) when her faithless husband returns to <b>Nagasaki</b> to retrieve "his" child ,accompanied by his "American wife" ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J2CcHuN3SV0" width="320" youtube-src-id="J2CcHuN3SV0"></iframe></div>11. Billy Porter and Lady Gaga, for two: <b>STYLE ICONS</b>.<br /><br />
12. Earring shape: <b>HOOP</b>.<br /><br />
13. Some native Australians: <b>EMUS</b>. The first time I've heard it clued this way.<br /><br />
18. Pindar, for one: <b>ODIST</b>. <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/pindar" target="_blank">Pindar (Greek: Πίνδαρος; Latin: Pindarus; c. 518 BC – c. 438 BC)</a>
was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Of the canonical nine
lyric poets of ancient Greece, his work is the best preserved.
Quintilian wrote, "Of the nine lyric poets, Pindar is by far the
greatest, in virtue of his inspired magnificence, the beauty of his
thoughts and figures, the rich exuberance of his language and matter,
and his rolling flood of eloquence, characteristics which, as Horace
rightly held, make him inimitable. Here is one of his victory odes ..<br /><br /><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Creatures of a day! What is anyone?</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
What is anyone not? A dream of a shadow</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
Is our mortal being. But when there comes to men</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
A gleam of splendour given of heaven,</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
Then rests on them a light of glory</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
And blessed are their days. (<i>Pythian 8</i>)</span><br /></div><br />
22. Communion table: <b>ALTAR</b>. Here is the high <b>ALTAR</b> at the <b>Cathedral of Mary Our Queen</b> in Baltimore where we attend Mass ...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67r7BnfsCqYrUCjAR95R724dsuh0FDby-VFU2ZL8Ud-Mi1iMT1lH9PEH7ISQNyaYLgYtybERACf2t9hQtbUshPgCuKYolWTct1Ono9JTvcdNHi-4uLrsFFrKWzeVptzaSG1Q8ByN_93LPNpVPUzUi67VhP51Ew4XmGzl_RWs5r1AbCR_WkH6oNRInPRY/s960/Mary%20Our%20Queen%20High%20Alter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67r7BnfsCqYrUCjAR95R724dsuh0FDby-VFU2ZL8Ud-Mi1iMT1lH9PEH7ISQNyaYLgYtybERACf2t9hQtbUshPgCuKYolWTct1Ono9JTvcdNHi-4uLrsFFrKWzeVptzaSG1Q8ByN_93LPNpVPUzUi67VhP51Ew4XmGzl_RWs5r1AbCR_WkH6oNRInPRY/w314-h419/Mary%20Our%20Queen%20High%20Alter.jpg" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cathedral Sanctuary</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />24. Birthplace of 53-Across: <b>OAHU</b>. <b>Bruno Mars</b>.<br /><br />
26. Doctrine: <b>ISM</b>. <br /><br />
27. Financial independence: <b>EASY STREET</b>.<br /><br />
28. Hither and __: <b>YON</b>.<br /><br />
29. Patterned spread: <b>QUILT</b>. Here's a <b>QUILT</b> created by <b>Teri's</b> sister <b>Rose</b> ... <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDCGeoPGA-vhNxoiJMP2Nx5tTOiUOVo1yqN3nW2fneNK9aYrJods8sVT1s-_OSPHJXDTPYhYHOLjkJB6FW8WclokDeVTCgqadGYey6BI7c1qCH8vI04ClQnvIFCdV1yV5CKXNUSLQmr1UazY9bLlIncv4hO4ctHj8ZhEmYwjJ6YkEGj1hV_wcuP2hHN8/s320/Rose's%20Quilt.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDCGeoPGA-vhNxoiJMP2Nx5tTOiUOVo1yqN3nW2fneNK9aYrJods8sVT1s-_OSPHJXDTPYhYHOLjkJB6FW8WclokDeVTCgqadGYey6BI7c1qCH8vI04ClQnvIFCdV1yV5CKXNUSLQmr1UazY9bLlIncv4hO4ctHj8ZhEmYwjJ6YkEGj1hV_wcuP2hHN8/s1600/Rose's%20Quilt.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Barn and Windmills</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>30. Face-to-face exam: <b>ORAL</b>. I wonder if the face-to-face exams at <a href="https://gallaudet.edu/about/" target="_blank">Gallaudet University</a> are <b>DIGITAL</b>? <br /><br />
31. Lymph __: <b>NODE</b>. Lymph <b>NODES</b> are a part of <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21199-lymphatic-system" target="_blank">the Lymphatic System</a>,
a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection
and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body. Lymphatic
system organs include your bone marrow, thymus and lymph nodes. Swollen
lymph nodes are a sign of common infections, like strep throat, but also
more serious diseases like cancer.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1Rbew_c6I42eWf8Ywa0pr0VLG6S1jtPoXWRU0atLlyqZL6wEdGCQuwKJG0-iklllJk8T9QbwaewCUhyphenhyphenuXwpnVtiRgYteBD67zZWrgS3c4hWF3SGIyIZcSM8d38h9mHLyBXJkGItcMyvv8dWESw0PELQmeG34nAJv1isXjv54npZePyJSijh-hMJ-3Dk/s1307/lymphatic-system.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="800" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1Rbew_c6I42eWf8Ywa0pr0VLG6S1jtPoXWRU0atLlyqZL6wEdGCQuwKJG0-iklllJk8T9QbwaewCUhyphenhyphenuXwpnVtiRgYteBD67zZWrgS3c4hWF3SGIyIZcSM8d38h9mHLyBXJkGItcMyvv8dWESw0PELQmeG34nAJv1isXjv54npZePyJSijh-hMJ-3Dk/w278-h454/lymphatic-system.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>32. Footwear sometimes decorated with charms: <b>CROC</b>. Here's a pair for little <b>Taylor Swift</b> fans ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNUAZJBVpWppPuIGdYAfLWVGzQu0QNjw4JIyeklmgug0xbVSSqbhfT7NRl4Hf8m6gqUznmBTMpQEkdJ-8yFvVS53w1d-b11wSvv7qpydYON8q1Xp_mFDswjc-w17OV12iX6vSG1RucyoUj4YJDDSGNImMljKj4n9eRuXZycS3pi7FNowL_tbPzpu4MGs/s1946/Taylor%20Switch%20crocs.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1946" data-original-width="1946" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNUAZJBVpWppPuIGdYAfLWVGzQu0QNjw4JIyeklmgug0xbVSSqbhfT7NRl4Hf8m6gqUznmBTMpQEkdJ-8yFvVS53w1d-b11wSvv7qpydYON8q1Xp_mFDswjc-w17OV12iX6vSG1RucyoUj4YJDDSGNImMljKj4n9eRuXZycS3pi7FNowL_tbPzpu4MGs/s320/Taylor%20Switch%20crocs.webp" width="320" /></a></div>33. "I got it": <b>HA HA</b>.<br /><br />
37. Jury makeup: <b>PEERS</b>.<br /><br />
39. Excessively: <b>TOO</b>.<br /><br />
40. Database command: <b>SORT</b>. In <b>SQL</b>, the most common database language, records are <b>SORTED</b> with the <b>ORDER BY</b> clause. Here is <a href="https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/basic-sql-commands/" target="_blank">a list of the basic SQL command</a>s.<br /><br />
43. Reserved: <b>SHY</b>. Also in debt.<br /><br />
45. Mazda two-seater: <b>MIATA</b>. Review of the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mx-5-miata" target="_blank">2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata</a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMn_ykiNMxRl2ztloO_wBHG4E8p1b85nPTWDDLWpOeDZE_jNE6DG7l82nbHIkOSXQVecV0ElyDPIbYL0tWlHCj_nmVh2v6k-_OnWiYZBzW0FgEG1YkwneFKTZTGqMrs8txKvXnLxTgnzTqtYf58djcvhyqNdtvqGVEpnvNzNxTBDbHmvq-btQwebtwZ_U/s640/Mazda%20Miata.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMn_ykiNMxRl2ztloO_wBHG4E8p1b85nPTWDDLWpOeDZE_jNE6DG7l82nbHIkOSXQVecV0ElyDPIbYL0tWlHCj_nmVh2v6k-_OnWiYZBzW0FgEG1YkwneFKTZTGqMrs8txKvXnLxTgnzTqtYf58djcvhyqNdtvqGVEpnvNzNxTBDbHmvq-btQwebtwZ_U/s320/Mazda%20Miata.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2024 Mazda Miata</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
48. Wide receiver's shout: <b>IM OPEN</b>.<br /><br />
49. Episodic story: <b>SERIAL</b>.<br /><br />
50. New Jersey township named for an inventor: <b>EDISON</b>. <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edison,_New_Jersey" target="_blank">EDISON</a></b> is a township located in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In 1876, <b>Thomas Edison</b>
set up his home and research laboratory in a neighborhood called "Menlo
Park". While there he earned the nickname "the Wizard of Menlo Park".
Before his death at age 83 in 1931, the prolific inventor amassed a
record 1,093 patents for creations including the <b>phonograph</b>, a <b>stock ticker</b>, the <b>motion-picture camera</b>, the <b>incandescent light bulb</b>, a <b>mechanical vote counter</b>, the <b>alkaline storage battery</b> <b>including one for an electric car,</b> and the <b>first commercial electric light</b>.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gf8cNWDb3siIb9Hvqhe0jofcF_SYnvq_B24oAyMr33GR5AC7J50DbK7vxfWcw3VC3XLzIJCr1bqW93g-56sR4i_an4-0TDjMKUhRO2vcoV6w-5fhA_Y_IxPiPo_zOh6oDUK3v-Q0kQkA78aCCbNMGfs0p27JiwP4MmWWlvmc1o58ikKC26LJXBgmy7A/s357/EdisonTower.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gf8cNWDb3siIb9Hvqhe0jofcF_SYnvq_B24oAyMr33GR5AC7J50DbK7vxfWcw3VC3XLzIJCr1bqW93g-56sR4i_an4-0TDjMKUhRO2vcoV6w-5fhA_Y_IxPiPo_zOh6oDUK3v-Q0kQkA78aCCbNMGfs0p27JiwP4MmWWlvmc1o58ikKC26LJXBgmy7A/s320/EdisonTower.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Edison Tower<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: small;">A monument to the light bulb?</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
53. "Do the __!": <b>MATH</b>.<br /><br />
54. Quarter: <b>AREA</b>.<br /><br />
56. Photographer Geddes: <b>ANNE</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Geddes" target="_blank">Anne Elizabeth Geddes</a>
MNZM* (born 1956) is an Australian-born, New York City-based portrait
photographer known primarily for her elaborately-staged photographs of
infants. <a href="https://www.annegeddes.com/galleries" target="_blank">Here's her website</a>.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1zTmQJjeG6WKvonAXege6CFSw4voEgzG_e-WHdze88MeqYnP0rKbZSAXfrG0G7_SEV4TmGZFvwoihaKgYKeIssazWp68z58s-VyzgcFVdfVYzE3btUAf5nedbmw6UFS6hgJ3VL5sSeif5sLu-F1iC_btUvBuYTnlOmtV-rw6QmyXH4b1En9-Um_gkBo/s579/Anne%20Geddes.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="486" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1zTmQJjeG6WKvonAXege6CFSw4voEgzG_e-WHdze88MeqYnP0rKbZSAXfrG0G7_SEV4TmGZFvwoihaKgYKeIssazWp68z58s-VyzgcFVdfVYzE3btUAf5nedbmw6UFS6hgJ3VL5sSeif5sLu-F1iC_btUvBuYTnlOmtV-rw6QmyXH4b1En9-Um_gkBo/s320/Anne%20Geddes.png" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Anne Geddes<br /></span></b>*<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Order_of_Merit" target="_blank">New Zealand Order of Merit</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>57. CBS maritime drama: <b>NCIS</b>. <b><a href="NCIS is an American military police procedural television series and the first installment in the NCIS media franchise. The series revolves around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, combining elements of the military drama and police procedural genres with comedy" target="_blank">NCIS</a></b>
is an American military police procedural television series and the
first installment in the NCIS media franchise. The series revolves
around a fictional team of special agents from the <b>Naval Criminal Investigative Service</b>,
combining elements of the military drama and police procedural genres
with comedy. Here's an extended trailer for the 2024 season that also
contains a bit of history for the entire series. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bugkut1hiok" width="320" youtube-src-id="Bugkut1hiok"></iframe></div>59. K2 locale: <b>ASIA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2" target="_blank">K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second-highest mountain in <b>ASIA</b> (and also on Earth)</a>, after Mount Everest at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft). Here are some rest stops on the way up ...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJBezMnxoMVfkP_lvCbcpxi9nhmtfGGUxGfNsZ3Eqp2RO2ri8rj-cDQfGue7VW8lr6bgg2wDnkv3EKzChmjdVs9cFnLC7K0Fji1zO-YhOyMac4uLMsNnB88UzL3O1U979vhf0x1i4UY1T8N-J_l4EUycXrVI74eNKz1stQRQ_K1BfKKNYkhfWNGhHB7Y/s262/K2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="262" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJBezMnxoMVfkP_lvCbcpxi9nhmtfGGUxGfNsZ3Eqp2RO2ri8rj-cDQfGue7VW8lr6bgg2wDnkv3EKzChmjdVs9cFnLC7K0Fji1zO-YhOyMac4uLMsNnB88UzL3O1U979vhf0x1i4UY1T8N-J_l4EUycXrVI74eNKz1stQRQ_K1BfKKNYkhfWNGhHB7Y/w338-h249/K2.jpg" width="338" /></a></div>60. Lease: <b>RENT</b>.<br /><br />
61. Is inquisitive: <b>ASKS</b>.<br /><br />
63. Eric Dickerson's alma mater: Abbr.: <b>SMU</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dickerson" target="_blank">Eric Demetric Dickerson</a>
(born September 2, 1960) is a former American football running back who
played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson
played college football for the <b>Mustangs</b> of <b>Southern Methodist University</b>
and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first
round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played professionally for the <b>Los Angeles Rams</b>, <b>Indianapolis Colts</b>, <b>Los Angeles Raiders</b>, and <b>Atlanta Falcons</b> of the NFL. <b>During
his NFL career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards. He holds the NFL's
single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984</b>.
Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and,
in 2019, was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. <b>He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time</b>. He wore prescription goggles throughout his career due to myopia ...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApICpO0-ze2j2PXVAP9ZxUDwwL2u1rghKpAQYfpisSvy_OXoFzlKrXyPiIuIG0-D3PuBiT8U1jjr-ROghFHnOKG7WyzJuMQ4TavdrEXfKFy6UhBXp456g2dFPGBEehPsLgNZOt-Wr3QFHG1vuwb_GpqrwtLOT7-Dqcv4BDpcfdb1PvPc748uJeIdd0WI/s2048/Eric%20Dickerson.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1346" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApICpO0-ze2j2PXVAP9ZxUDwwL2u1rghKpAQYfpisSvy_OXoFzlKrXyPiIuIG0-D3PuBiT8U1jjr-ROghFHnOKG7WyzJuMQ4TavdrEXfKFy6UhBXp456g2dFPGBEehPsLgNZOt-Wr3QFHG1vuwb_GpqrwtLOT7-Dqcv4BDpcfdb1PvPc748uJeIdd0WI/s320/Eric%20Dickerson.jpg" width="210" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericdickerson29/p/C2XVywurOK5/" target="_blank">Interesting Instagram posts</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
64. Primus lead singer Claypool: <b>LES</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primus_(band)" target="_blank">Primus</a> is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984. The band is currently composed of bassist/vocalist <b>LES Claypool</b>, guitarist <b>Larry "Ler" LaLonde</b>, and drummer <b>Tim "Herb" Alexander</b>. To describe them as <a href="https://primusville.com/" target="_blank">strange</a>
would be a bit of an understatement. One interesting thing about them
is that they do a lot of purely instrumental work and remind me a little
of the modern German composer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlheinz_Stockhausen" target="_blank">Karlheinz Stockhausen</a>
(of whom I am not a big fan!). I had trouble connecting with their
work, but finally found this recent opus. Here is the first 5 minutes
or so of <i><a href="https://boingboing.net/2022/07/16/conspiranoia-music-video-by-primus-makes-fun-of-peoples-paranoia-over-microchips-and-vaccines-as-well-as-flat-earthers.html" target="_blank">Conspiranoia</a></i> (2022) ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YGujAiMmjJQ?start=0&end=312" width="320" youtube-src-id="YGujAiMmjJQ"></iframe></div><br /><br />Cheers,<br />Bill<br /><br />And as always, thanks to Teri for proof reading and for her constructive criticism.<br /><br />waseeley <br />
</div>waseeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17437910172919658542024-03-06T03:30:00.011-06:002024-03-06T08:13:58.784-06:00Wednesday, Mar 6th, 2024 Rebecca Goldstein<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">SOMETHIN' FISHY<br /></span></span></u></span></p><div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A
pretty straight-forward puzzle, although I fumbled in the SW corner
with a "bad name" - at least there were just a few to contend with
today. Lots of clues that were merely clever definitions*, I thought -
YMMV. At first I surmised that the theme may have something to do with
the "<span style="font-family: times;">I</span>" situated in the
center(ish) of the theme fills - but no, it's three things that can be
found "in the tank" - and I have added a fourth at the end of the theme
answers. I do not have the crossword comparison tools, but I recognize
the constructor from previous grids. The theme answers;<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">17. Family member with a heat lamp: <b>PET IGUANA</b>
- I had a pet iguana - his name was Zeus, and he did NOT have a tank -
he roamed my apartment freely, but due to some personal changes, he had
to go to a zoo in Texas<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbujruHTofh_hzJY4hAKNvz20AokQzZWMH5gHcaYBzFDmBuJ7STEN2Pnz0XR1CYgQ6vSShg4CtirxC7EB1DgkqaZWG2RlvQv5lPDHuhXQmcjdziUTXswKDA-76girNYCR8qOnjQXyr1VP-nTLpdu2mBu_yrJVPBZ5vMCf6VCgx-1MQeY5AaLwx6x6dH_I/s506/Zeus%20small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="506" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbujruHTofh_hzJY4hAKNvz20AokQzZWMH5gHcaYBzFDmBuJ7STEN2Pnz0XR1CYgQ6vSShg4CtirxC7EB1DgkqaZWG2RlvQv5lPDHuhXQmcjdziUTXswKDA-76girNYCR8qOnjQXyr1VP-nTLpdu2mBu_yrJVPBZ5vMCf6VCgx-1MQeY5AaLwx6x6dH_I/s320/Zeus%20small.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The black thingy is his heat lamp<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br />28. Military unit with mechanized forces: <b>ARMORED DIVISION</b> - this doesn't quite jibe for me - I suppose the <i>personnel </i>would be "in the tank"<br /></span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b></b></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">47. Fuel that typically has an octane of 91 or higher: <b>PREMIUM GASOLINE</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">63. On a losing streak, or where to find 17-, 28-, and 47-Across: <b>IN THE TANK<br /><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHi8qOtHnhE" width="320" youtube-src-id="HHi8qOtHnhE"></iframe></div>Just add soothing music<br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">And Away We Go~!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>ACROSS:<br /></b><br />
1. Subject with angles and equations: <b>MATH</b> - the only thing I studied in "math" was the teacher....<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jZGqsVUwHVc" width="320" youtube-src-id="jZGqsVUwHVc"></iframe></div>Van Halen - "Hot For Teacher" - OK, maybe not soothing....<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
5. Proofreader's catch: <b>TYPO</b><br /><br />
9. Cork citizens: <b>IRISH</b> - and - 42A. __ Lingus: <b>AER</b> - their local airplane people<br /><br />
14. Juárez water: <b>AGUA</b><br /><br />
15*. Collect crops: <b>REAP</b><br /><br />
16. Accordion-heavy genre: <b>POLKA</b><br /><br />
19. Got the fire going again: <b>RELIT</b><br /><br />
20. "Indeed": "<b>SURE</b>" - One of Nero Wolfe's frequent comments is "Indeed"<br /><br />
21. "Greetings!": "<b>HELLO</b>~!"<br /><br />
23. Bring into play: <b>USE</b><br /><br />
24. Beaver's building: <b>DAM<br /></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-beaver-good_manners-politeness-wildlife-lodges-brin660_low.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="500" height="230" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-beaver-good_manners-politeness-wildlife-lodges-brin660_low.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
26. Mosque leader: <b>IMAM</b><br /><br />
36. Small touches: <b>DABS</b><br /><br />
37. Like most highlighters: <b>NEON</b><br /><br />
38. PBJ or BLT: <b>SANDO</b> - This must be regional, as no one I know refers to a sandwich as a sando - I have been known to call it a "sa'mich"<br /><br />
39. Double helix molecule: <b>DNA</b><br /><br />
40. "Show me!": "<b>CAN I SEE</b>~!?"<br /><br />
43*. Milk source: <b>UDDER</b><br /><br />
45. Like some JFK flights: <b>INT</b>ernationa<b>L</b><br /><br />
46. Classic Pontiacs: <b>GTOs</b> - I was more of a Mercury Cougar fan<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://heacockclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="463" data-original-width="800" height="232" src="https://heacockclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">They had rotating headlight doors and sequential tail-lights<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
50*. Inner workings: <b>GUTS</b><br /><br />
51*. Sense of self: <b>EGO</b><br /><br />
52. Golfer's goal: <b>PAR</b><br /><br />
54. Tuesday fare: <b>TACOS</b> - I like tacos any day of the week~!<br /><br />
58. __ and file: <b>RANK</b> - us paycheck-to-paycheck types<br /><br />
61. Public meltdown, maybe: <b>SCENE</b> - as in to "make a ___"<br /><br />
66. Smudge: <b>SMEAR</b><br /><br />
67. Pajama tops: <b>TEES</b> - that's what I wear<br /><br />
68. Pentathlon blade: <b>EPEE</b><br /><br />
69. Trying times?: <b>TESTS</b><br /><br />
70. "SportsCenter" channel: <b>ESPN</b><br /><br />
71. First light: <b>DAWN</b><br /><br /><br /></span>
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>DOWN:<br /></b><br />
1*. Travel guide: <b>MAP</b><br /><br />
2. Forever and ever: <b>AGES</b> - EONS, AEON, nope.<br /><br />
3*. Ballet costume: <b>TUTU</b><br /><br />
4. Side braids or side shaves: <b>HAIRDOs</b><br /><br />
5. "Ur not wrong": <b>TRU</b> - text-speak<br /><br />
6. "Uh-huh": "<b>YEAH</b>."<br /><br />
7. Cut glass: <b>PANE</b> - an <i>intended </i>glass piece - unintentional, and it's a "shard"<br /><br />
8. Gem with a honey variety: <b>OPAL</b> - my first thought, but I waited for perps<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://eragem.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/9/5/95990a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://eragem.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/9/5/95990a.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Not so different from Amber<span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
9. "Scout's honor!": "<b>I PROMISE</b>~!"<br /><br />
10. Ikura at the sushi bar: <b>ROE</b> - perps<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
11. Enlightenment-era secret society: <b>ILLUMINATI</b> - Part of the plot in the movie "Angels & Demons", and the first 10-letter non-theme Down fill</span><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br />
12. Travels cross-country?: <b>SKIS</b> - on my first pass, I missed the "s" at the end of travelS<br /><br />
13*. Abhor: <b>HATE</b><br /><br />
18. Backpack contents: <b>GEAR</b> - uh, well, yeah - kinda vague<br /><br />
22. Tyler of "Empire Records": <b>LIV</b> <br /><br />
25. Actress Suvari: <b>MENA</b> -this <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002546/">actress</a> - I had her confused with Mira <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000227/">Sorvino</a><br /><br />
27. Cute __ button: <b>AS A</b><br /><br />
28. Make sense: <b>ADD UP</b> - if you saw my math teacher, it would "add up"<br /><br />
29. Short time off?: <b>R AND R</b> - clever; I like this one - <b>R</b>est <b>&</b> <b>R</b>elaxation<br /><br />
30. C-suite qualifications: <b>MBA DEGREES</b> - the other 10-letter non-theme Down fill<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
31. Jorts fabric: <b>DENIM</b> - learning moment - I did not 60D what
Jorts are - but in retrospect, it's pretty obvious now - Jean Shorts,
and from what I read, sort of derogatory if men wear them - but on
women, they're "Daisy Dukes"<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1f/a5/6d/1fa56d5aeb91593fa9a496aa7756e9c6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="592" height="400" src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1f/a5/6d/1fa56d5aeb91593fa9a496aa7756e9c6.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>The Dukes of Hazzard - and I loved the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67gig0f4HLo">theme song</a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
32. Word before or after nothing: <b>DOING</b> - doing nothing, or "nothin' doin'"<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
33. App with stories, familiarly: <b>INSTA</b>gram - I keep planning to do one for the Pipe Organ company, but I can never seem to get started</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br />
34. Ancient Greek theater: <b>ODEON</b><br /><br />
35. Language on a longship: <b>NORSE<br /></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/travel-tourism-cruise-cruise_ship-viking-viking_raid-invader-jhen294_low.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/travel-tourism-cruise-cruise_ship-viking-viking_raid-invader-jhen294_low.jpg" width="356" /></a></div>Truth is, I'd really like to do a <a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/?cid=SEM|GGL|999|c_275576570_kwd-149701176_680181060863&gad_source=1&gclsrc=aw.ds">Viking Cruise<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
40. Beasties: <b>CRITTERS</b><br /><br />
41. Ultimate word of an ultimatum: <b>ELSE</b><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
44. Australian avian: <b>EMU</b> - I had to cheat on Saturday, and look up the word "Ratite"<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br />
46. Was a poor winner: <b>GLOATED</b><br /><br />
48. Suni Lee's Olympic team: <b>USA</b> - her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunisa_Lee">Wiki</a> - born in our blog host's state of Minnesota~!<br /><br />
49. Brute: <b>OGRE</b><br /><br />
52. Hissed summons: <b>PSST</b><br /><br />
53. Top: <b>ACME</b> - had to wait on perps - this or APEX, for one<br /><br />
55*. Offer as proof: <b>CITE</b><br /><br />
56. Individuals: <b>ONES</b><br /><br />
57. Put one foot in front of the other?: <b>STEP</b> - I started with "WALK" - Bzzzt~!<br /><br />
59. Auto parts chain that shares a name with a California valley: <b>NAPA<br /></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2143e_a928818bbad24d6997ce2bb0fbb855af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_294,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/NAPA-Web-Hero-image-NAPA-store-Evergreen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="560" height="168" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2143e_a928818bbad24d6997ce2bb0fbb855af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_294,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/NAPA-Web-Hero-image-NAPA-store-Evergreen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">
60. Didn't need to guess: <b>KNEW</b><br /><br />
62. William Styron's "The Confessions of __ Turner": <b>NAT</b> - oops, not IKE<br /><br />
64. Where to watch for deals?: <b>HSN</b> - <b>H</b>ome <b>S</b>hopping <b>N</b>etwork - never watched it myself<br /><br />
65. "I'm Just __": song sung by Ryan Gosling in "Barbie": <b>KEN</b><br /><br />Splynter</span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">Vowel Progression</span></b><span style="text-align: justify;">. Each theme answer is a two word name or phrase with the first
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17-Across. Oscar-nominated writer of "Fried Green Tomatoes": <b><span style="color: red;">FAN</span>NIE FLAGG</b>. Fannie Flagg (née Patricia Neal; b. Sept. 21, 1944) wrote the
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24-Across. Herbal brew with a licorice flavor: <b><span style="color: red;">FEN</span>NEL TEA</b>. <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319651">Fennel Tea</a> really is a thing.
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37-Across. Physical therapy that targets hand pain: <b><span style="color: red;">FIN</span>GER EXERCISES</b>.
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<span style="text-align: justify;">51-Across. Container with melted cheese: </span><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">FON</span>DUE POT</b><span style="text-align: justify;">. Yummers!</span>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">62-Across. Button needed in some macros: </span><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">FUN</span>CTION KEY</b><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span>
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11. Texter's "I think": <b>IMO</b>. Textspeak for <b><span style="color: red;">I</span></b>n <b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>y <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>pinion.
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14. "Yeah, doubtful": <b>UH, NO</b>!
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15. "Act your age!": <b>GROW UP</b>!
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16. Go on the __: skip town: <b>LAM</b>.
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<div style="text-align: justify;">19. Perjure oneself: <b>LIE</b>.</div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">20. Thrifty: <b>FRUGAL</b>.</div>
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21. Actor Sheridan: <b>TYE</b>. I am not familiar with this actor,
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22. Fireworks show sound: <b>BANG</b>!
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23. Nostalgic sch. visitor, perhaps: <b>ALUM</b>. Alumni is the
plural; Alumnus is the masculine singular and Alumna is the feminine singular.
If there are only a group of women former students, then the plural is
Alumnae.
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26. Spanish "this": <b>ESTA</b>. Today's Spanish lesson.
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28. Stranger than strange: <b>EERIE</b>.
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29. D'backs, in box scores: <b>ARI</b>. The Arizona Diamondbacks
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32. Pseudonym letters: <b>AKA</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>lso <b><span style="color: red;">K</span></b>nown <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>s.
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<div style="text-align: justify;">34. Totally silly: <b>INANE</b>.</div>
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43. __ de cologne: <b>EAU</b>. // Which intersects with
33-Down: Body spray brand: <b>AXE</b>.
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45. Some British peers: <b>EARLS</b>.
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48. Cause of a bad air day: <b>SMOG</b>. Cute and punny clue.
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58. Card game cry: <b>GIN</b>. More than you ever wanted to know
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61. Prefix with diversity: <b>BIO</b>. As in <b><span style="color: red;">Biodiversity</span></b>, which is the variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is a
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64. Gymnast Mary __ Retton: <b>LOU</b>. Mary Lou Retton (b. Jan.
24, 1968) was the star of the 1984 Summer Olympics where she won a gold medal
in the individual all-around competition, as well as two silver medals and two
bronze medals. [Name # 3.]
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66. Makes do, with "out": <b>EKES</b>.
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67. USCG rank: <b>ENS</b>. One of the ranks of the <b><span style="color: red;">U</span></b>nited <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>tates <b><span style="color: red;">C</span></b>oast <b><span style="color: red;">G</span></b>uard is the <b><span style="color: red;">Ens</span></b>ign.
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68. Hold a grudge against: <b>RESENT</b>.
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69. Paying close attention: <b>RAPT</b>.
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2. "A Mighty Wind" actress Catherine: <b>O'HARA</b>. // And
9-Down. "A Mighty Wind" actor Levy: <b>EUGENE</b>. <i>A Mighty Wind</i> was a 2003 mocudocumentary about three eclectic, never-quite-famous
folk bands that came together for the first time in decades following the
death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor.
Catherine O'Hara (née Catherine Anne O'Hara; b. Mar. 4, 1954) and Eugene
Levy (b. Dec. 17, 1946) are hilarious in any film they are in together.
Catherine O'Hara celebrated her 70th birthday yesterday. [Names #
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5. Anti-dandruff shampoo by Neutrogena: <b>T-GEL</b>.
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7. Nick of "48 Hrs.": <b>NOLTE</b>. Nick Nolte (né Nicholas King
Nolte; b. Feb. 8, 1941) has starred in a number of films. <i>48 Hrs.</i> was first released over 40 years ago! [Name # 6.]
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8. Actor Johnson known as "The Rock": <b>DWAYNE</b>. His given name
is Dwayne Douglas Johnson (b May 2, 1972). He, too has starred in a
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10. Fuel economy meas.: <b>MPG</b>. As in <b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>iles <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>er <b><span style="color: red;">G</span></b>allon.
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11. Uncomfortable: <b>ILL A TEASE</b>.
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12. Acadia National Park state: <b>MAINE</b>. My home state.
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18. Proactive Health dog food maker: <b>IAMS</b>. The company also
makes food for cats and other critters.
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22. Russian pancakes: <b>BLINI</b>. Yummers! Everything you
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25. "The Other Black Girl" actor McCormack: <b>ERIC</b>. Eric James
McCormick (b. Apr. 18, 1963) is a Canadian-American actor. He is
probably best recognized for his role in the television sit-com <i>Will & Grace</i>. [Name # 8.]
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29. CIO partner: <b>AFL</b>. The <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>merican <b><span style="color: red;">F</span></b>ederation of <b><span style="color: red;">L</span></b>abor - <b><span style="color: red;">C</span></b>ongress of <b><span style="color: red;">I</span></b>ndustrial <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>rganizations (AFL-CIO) is a federation of unions.
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30. Brazilian city: <b>RIO</b>. The city's formal name is <a href="https://www.riodejaneiro.com/v/history/">Rio de Janeiro</a>. The name means River of January because it was "discovered" by the
Portuguese on January 1, 1502. Were they aware that the river was there
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31. Cleverly inventive: <b>INGENIOUS</b>.
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35. Just out of the box: <b>NEW</b>.
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36. Linguistic suffix: -<b>ESE</b>. As in Portuguese, the language
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38. "Everyday Italian" cookbook writer De Laurentiis: <b>GIADA</b>.
I am not up on my cookbook writers. Giada Pamela De Benedetti (b.
Aug. 22, 1970) is an Italian American chef, television personality and
cookbook writer. She was born in Rome, Italy, but now lives in the US.
[Name # 9.]
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39. Neutral hue: <b>ECRU</b>. The color comes in many shades.
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40. West's opponent, in some All-Star games: <b>EAST</b>. Think
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41. Mai tai liquor: <b>RUM</b>. Yummers! How to make
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49. Cute name for a black-and-white pet: <b>OREO</b>. I would never
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50. "Ozark" Emmy winner Julia: <b>GARNER</b>. <i>Ozark</i> was
a Netflix crime series. Julia Gardner (Feb. 1, 1994). [Name # 10.]
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51. Aesop tale: <b>FABLE</b>. You can read all the <a href="https://read.gov/aesop/001.html">Aesop Fables here</a>. [Name # 11.]
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52. Celestial hunter: <b>ORION</b>. [Name adjacent.]
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53. Dad's brother, in Paris: <b>ONCLE</b>. Today's French lesson.
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55. Chicken __ masala: <b>TIKKA</b>. Chicken Tikka Masala is a dish
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Hahtoolahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73238839318417424072024-03-04T03:30:00.002-06:002024-03-04T03:30:00.125-06:00Monday March 4, 2024 Susan Gelfand<p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Monday, everyone! sumdaze here. Jinx will probably get to this; but, I just wanted to mention that today is National Grammar Day. Perhaps you are asking, "Why is March 4th National Grammar Day?" Well, not only is March Fourth a date but it is also an <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imperative-sentences/" target="_blank">imperative sentence</a>. How fun is that?! Now, let us <i>march forth</i> with today's puzzle.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Theme: <span> </span><span> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhtcdyjpiY1nDoIbmtyeSxm14vHKN5f3srlnqhyEhT6MfKw_y-eViDfTt10385kTKGJlRWwGoVWdKhVG8MELqe1RgVK9mobEIH8F0nfN2N1c1qXTBUTdH9bOpgeOwjv2v9bUMHBHdniFBwc_g12_s5VYMztJHNwA7OD3Z3iVwIL0D2Q1r0v7S69UoYX50" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhtcdyjpiY1nDoIbmtyeSxm14vHKN5f3srlnqhyEhT6MfKw_y-eViDfTt10385kTKGJlRWwGoVWdKhVG8MELqe1RgVK9mobEIH8F0nfN2N1c1qXTBUTdH9bOpgeOwjv2v9bUMHBHdniFBwc_g12_s5VYMztJHNwA7OD3Z3iVwIL0D2Q1r0v7S69UoYX50" width="240" /></a></div><br />Constructor Susan Gelfand had me at "shoes". Let's begin with her reveal:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">36. Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">FILL ONE'S SHOES</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Next, let's see how the four starred clues provide "fill" for shoes. My red letters represent the circled letters. Notice how they are on the outsides of the phrases. The black letters "fill in" the gap to create something altogether different.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">18 Across. *Online journals for DIYers: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">C</span>RAFT B<span style="color: red;">LOGS</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp7Laahi5gDXMCY475bcUNJtfzkAVKBSugkWxBlNxUzoIHWlxFYV7gpXQTusmU9-FqLXvmk4k-6aQXtg13y6hYFSAW3ccwxHZ7wGCjcn3dcuIiEEnUJyNdmkrwe-N5RIhzoUJZTjNpF4PDK6jxx6MMjmZyevB5B2CeBmb8RP1j5I0ZBwJUKlq01-RQKTI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp7Laahi5gDXMCY475bcUNJtfzkAVKBSugkWxBlNxUzoIHWlxFYV7gpXQTusmU9-FqLXvmk4k-6aQXtg13y6hYFSAW3ccwxHZ7wGCjcn3dcuIiEEnUJyNdmkrwe-N5RIhzoUJZTjNpF4PDK6jxx6MMjmZyevB5B2CeBmb8RP1j5I0ZBwJUKlq01-RQKTI=w199-h132" width="199" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">CLOGS</span></b> are shoes with thick, wooden soles.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">23 Across. *Warm alcoholic beverages with sugar and spices: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: red;">MU</span>LLED WIN<span style="color: red;">ES</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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I am just now noticing an additional layer to Susan's theme set</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">. All four of the shoe styles are slip-ons. Perhaps that relates to the "step in" part of the reveal???</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">In case you were wondering... a PHOTO DUMP is a collection of photos and videos gathered together in one post on apps like Instagram. Rather than perfectly edited photos or videos, a PHOTO DUMP is a low-effort collection that conveys a story or a mood. I found this example on-line: </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimiPWuVL1WZzuudyj2SB3YUBDk0AP5nxVxGm11RG_K2cA3N_WG6gWRpWzGh5SNmLllz56JiE2MN8iFKXFeT9qXtwbfNcwA6H6rgI5SwqnFvcwJplh-7LhxDW04_c7oCQeiRUcW0QFv_AoobtWHtrhBrfB-HejteV8F2PjNfNkh72jih3Dg1D1kiA84cws" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimiPWuVL1WZzuudyj2SB3YUBDk0AP5nxVxGm11RG_K2cA3N_WG6gWRpWzGh5SNmLllz56JiE2MN8iFKXFeT9qXtwbfNcwA6H6rgI5SwqnFvcwJplh-7LhxDW04_c7oCQeiRUcW0QFv_AoobtWHtrhBrfB-HejteV8F2PjNfNkh72jih3Dg1D1kiA84cws=w258-h172" width="258" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Now might be a good time to try the grid on for size: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs66TVLHuCnu4dsRBBUKdUQik7x3vWPkWP514cuGyMCx7uEDeQsw2ygEEuSmdOXQMiXbn1xwCTXSTey7GHgYicoq7X7RzNT0P9XDIlomyacnB-WwYACXvMBKc7VgNMmc5XhIhKsEaiFca_uKyXleHq_ZzDv-3pwNAbpz84Htzqv44HVBcWRpxVTiW3Mw/s663/la240304_grid_highlighted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="663" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVs66TVLHuCnu4dsRBBUKdUQik7x3vWPkWP514cuGyMCx7uEDeQsw2ygEEuSmdOXQMiXbn1xwCTXSTey7GHgYicoq7X7RzNT0P9XDIlomyacnB-WwYACXvMBKc7VgNMmc5XhIhKsEaiFca_uKyXleHq_ZzDv-3pwNAbpz84Htzqv44HVBcWRpxVTiW3Mw/s320/la240304_grid_highlighted.png" width="320" /></a></div>Let's keep walking....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Across:</b><br />1. Graceful long-necked bird: <b>SWAN</b>.<br /><br />5. Hoover Dam lake: <b>MEAD</b>. If you're in the area, I recommend the Hoover Dam tour. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuQb25BO33mVwK2EwwTQpkPF_FQN4c10slYBubsJyblmOrpUd3-faEoJ72va01OrO4WCxXbt8ye2-ZsTTPA2tczzd0SClKqJQE4PRZePIy575gIrTQburKD1TbpGdZBU2vtrIVF9ust9KPD7982zB82nU0zG-PiAhswZlnvBzMvBoJlk2ZBKtKJh2CQSo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuQb25BO33mVwK2EwwTQpkPF_FQN4c10slYBubsJyblmOrpUd3-faEoJ72va01OrO4WCxXbt8ye2-ZsTTPA2tczzd0SClKqJQE4PRZePIy575gIrTQburKD1TbpGdZBU2vtrIVF9ust9KPD7982zB82nU0zG-PiAhswZlnvBzMvBoJlk2ZBKtKJh2CQSo=w192-h288" width="192" /></a></div><br />9. Colorful quartz: <b>AGATE</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJPLFuXSw5SVz-svVZjMmb8bYbuOzwMus4ujL8eBJvgTdcGDr0MTBj2a9k2G15Qwy3I527vDcTnVLl4-wkOQY4XDnvSdu08viGK_lBVvbkooDN_t9N6eZO0iruQWLTVtWQ3_jnK6dZIXunTTumSESRQJfoIHcsaa7-63XdrQT6XPknvBJiYFhy9-2EK7U" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1213" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJPLFuXSw5SVz-svVZjMmb8bYbuOzwMus4ujL8eBJvgTdcGDr0MTBj2a9k2G15Qwy3I527vDcTnVLl4-wkOQY4XDnvSdu08viGK_lBVvbkooDN_t9N6eZO0iruQWLTVtWQ3_jnK6dZIXunTTumSESRQJfoIHcsaa7-63XdrQT6XPknvBJiYFhy9-2EK7U=w320-h232" title="Click to enlarge." width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow! They certainly are colorful!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />14. Roof spot for holiday lights: <b>EAVE</b>.<br /><br />15. Moreno who owns the MLB's Angels: <b>ARTE</b>. I suppose SoCal solvers who actually read the <i>LA Times</i> are more familiar with this name.<br /><br />16. Like some pools: <b>TIDAL</b>. This <a href="https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/tide-pooling-tips" target="_blank">link</a> takes you to some tips for exploring tide pools and a quick video of some of the curious-looking creatures you might see.<br /><br />17. Cabbage side often served in tiny cups: <b>SLAW</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDxCiPY28qm62p9VOlAsQ4vgBfE-Xtf7yQvY--Vw4lHakT8ML54Ndt7neaLy33kbhcSePE3qhAytuCz-6hYHwwU0kblFyzB3mFJ0or7DL3bXhKH7RFjWadIyUluRBYLvDMPcL2PACESnHHtDidEFzOOBLeBiduq3qxG0IBY2AdM7pRFKHQR22HeOD-WCU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="390" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDxCiPY28qm62p9VOlAsQ4vgBfE-Xtf7yQvY--Vw4lHakT8ML54Ndt7neaLy33kbhcSePE3qhAytuCz-6hYHwwU0kblFyzB3mFJ0or7DL3bXhKH7RFjWadIyUluRBYLvDMPcL2PACESnHHtDidEFzOOBLeBiduq3qxG0IBY2AdM7pRFKHQR22HeOD-WCU=w225-h161" width="225" /></a></div><br />20. "The Little Mermaid" role for Halle Bailey: <b>ARIEL</b>. Halle Bailey is not to be confused with Halle Berry just as the mermaid ARIEL is not to be confused with the font arial. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hFtPTTPa5iI" width="320" youtube-src-id="hFtPTTPa5iI"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Halle Bailey performing at Disneyland</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">22. Take up again, as a case: <b>REHEAR</b>. court of law reference<br /><br />26. Back in time: <b>AGO</b>.<br /><br />29. Twisty letter: <b>ESS</b>. <u>and</u> 30 Across. Neckline shape: <b>VEE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-aBRnVhRs16xFQeIhVGMeiE5PM3dvX28RzPh3g4xef93eiPztMpqrhvW0eaeJQdQU0LUV-uXqWWCf8qcByWGtFgZaUHfg1Zc-MHXa8QiWSkQu0KV8wc0qGhi2enuElQNw7pfTRUySOOkp1qHuV_p-yoWLhePHeEIsx2KzH8FKijWDE2Kco2szhTR35A0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="950" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-aBRnVhRs16xFQeIhVGMeiE5PM3dvX28RzPh3g4xef93eiPztMpqrhvW0eaeJQdQU0LUV-uXqWWCf8qcByWGtFgZaUHfg1Zc-MHXa8QiWSkQu0KV8wc0qGhi2enuElQNw7pfTRUySOOkp1qHuV_p-yoWLhePHeEIsx2KzH8FKijWDE2Kco2szhTR35A0" width="320" /></a></div><br />31. "j" topper: <b>DOT</b>. Remember to DOT your J's and cross your X's.<br /><br />32. Cereal container: <b>BOX</b>.<br /><br />33. Update to reflect new districts, say: <b>REMAP</b>.<br /><br />35. Nondairy spread: <b>OLEO</b>. Not to be confused with OLiO which is a miscellaneous collection of things. My memory trick is you can <b><span style="color: red;">e</span>at OL<span style="color: red;">E</span>O</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNmIvSCyPBaC1BMu_Jr_xf0Bq5tjX0BfT6Z4M7bA8zE7OgO2Xle9CwL8vSTJiWx8pMzVCWUG8HGKuTJxfQfAN8piN-iVCzghvjtQ8Gppajqbl9KRNmFOujhtn71Re4hpusDfK-iN8XcqSbLro1AhIs-N4aSvCu8OaUUrbzH50ReA0B4_UtpUbnxAMY1vo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1500" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNmIvSCyPBaC1BMu_Jr_xf0Bq5tjX0BfT6Z4M7bA8zE7OgO2Xle9CwL8vSTJiWx8pMzVCWUG8HGKuTJxfQfAN8piN-iVCzghvjtQ8Gppajqbl9KRNmFOujhtn71Re4hpusDfK-iN8XcqSbLro1AhIs-N4aSvCu8OaUUrbzH50ReA0B4_UtpUbnxAMY1vo=w237-h141" width="237" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-oleo/" target="_blank">What is Oleo -- And Why Is It In So Many of My Grandma's Recipes?</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />41. Printer stoppages: <b>JAMS</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL0m2SOer5EpKZjGk9CJapbemb7Xoa5Pm3Frmq1vIRSEy5UdQ14mU5aOGi4lEXdHevpISqqVMSSdmqw6H1L9HcNLfX8Q-rE8hmIP8QXA3XbuYiS1uLsuntBD_K5M8SR03VQupg9FBuyUq1n8ZJQuYSGxYPFz-LhTt3BCbNWbzQC24dyda3Y-uCFBP3l7U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="634" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL0m2SOer5EpKZjGk9CJapbemb7Xoa5Pm3Frmq1vIRSEy5UdQ14mU5aOGi4lEXdHevpISqqVMSSdmqw6H1L9HcNLfX8Q-rE8hmIP8QXA3XbuYiS1uLsuntBD_K5M8SR03VQupg9FBuyUq1n8ZJQuYSGxYPFz-LhTt3BCbNWbzQC24dyda3Y-uCFBP3l7U=w253-h320" title="Click to enlarge." width="253" /></a></div><br />42. The "C" of CEO: <b>CHIEF</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">C</span></b>HIEF <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>xecutive <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>fficer<br /><br />43. Signs off on: <b>OKs</b>.<br /><br />44. "C'__ la vie!": <b>EST</b>. It's French for "Such is life!"</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">As it turns out, this is the title of the book currently at the top of my <i>tsundoku</i>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTWtMvtdbroj-bx11jYuOxFLxlSaGFYg_4uTWKWZTS3CLo_RY5srKt4_s-EZ6vySUcfD6Ldfufub2uqWu6ytTbLta5j22jOWQLj-uFT6smDgMdWPcpwkGIlfEEDMQDtdPTD13yjh1wuj8j2IN9nPok_e7uZM14JQUOfUntSn8RNOzWqcY9cbvBsT2g2og" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="885" data-original-width="885" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTWtMvtdbroj-bx11jYuOxFLxlSaGFYg_4uTWKWZTS3CLo_RY5srKt4_s-EZ6vySUcfD6Ldfufub2uqWu6ytTbLta5j22jOWQLj-uFT6smDgMdWPcpwkGIlfEEDMQDtdPTD13yjh1wuj8j2IN9nPok_e7uZM14JQUOfUntSn8RNOzWqcY9cbvBsT2g2og=w243-h243" title="Click to enlarge." width="243" /></a></div><br />47. Turkish title: <b>AGA</b>.<br /><br />48. Gibbon or gorilla: <b>APE</b>.<br /><br />51. Former GM division with a globe in its logo: <b>GEO</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv7fNAP9x5yxXOr8RuTGkTBaEhBlV0ew4YMWm4Bh_MF9BlXqW2v0JxJmNQCDaZ3VVe0LZe4dx1dbDiHEVW8tIgT8AK71ZuRqZwhEUvqLecQeP_mKrPPZMcRq03jO5ZWkgrpB1s93NF42ayRdC-39ehs-zPMQsnFQZwzjxEPc2mCtt8Xg2__TUl1Cq4Hqk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2048" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv7fNAP9x5yxXOr8RuTGkTBaEhBlV0ew4YMWm4Bh_MF9BlXqW2v0JxJmNQCDaZ3VVe0LZe4dx1dbDiHEVW8tIgT8AK71ZuRqZwhEUvqLecQeP_mKrPPZMcRq03jO5ZWkgrpB1s93NF42ayRdC-39ehs-zPMQsnFQZwzjxEPc2mCtt8Xg2__TUl1Cq4Hqk=w266-h117" width="266" /></a></div>55. Respectable: <b>DECENT</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-8GI89kYBJrVC8FaQqLvfLK5QjJZl7oXyyZI7xnZhyK2JqknL5FoXUdISFCOFQnNKjrKP-CXeDDxYRDahACePGkX0gZ8pyEhwSbxOLY2lJ60rSU6uSg0YHPXTdgFUin8_PS_Ac_ex9_fzfzhtM_8P8KAPS3K3PiYpRXVIMPkCDv5lZiD71GtrlDiz-Vs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="375" data-original-width="700" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-8GI89kYBJrVC8FaQqLvfLK5QjJZl7oXyyZI7xnZhyK2JqknL5FoXUdISFCOFQnNKjrKP-CXeDDxYRDahACePGkX0gZ8pyEhwSbxOLY2lJ60rSU6uSg0YHPXTdgFUin8_PS_Ac_ex9_fzfzhtM_8P8KAPS3K3PiYpRXVIMPkCDv5lZiD71GtrlDiz-Vs=w320-h171" title="Click to enlarge." width="320" /></a></div><br />57. Divination deck: <b>TAROT</b>. cards<br /><br />62. Brood: <b>MOPE</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisCIi6Dxbyd7QcKwwMBKPLu__8GQUX3ybWZLTQcVi0_pMdVE30iVcwynOOJpoIEsmIH2QvVDbyhfaLFwJkJCEkih-ZAOj_7VobPAyDQcg4EQSYZOdfO1O6L7tnaG05QlFpo-zAC7G3emwl1CSXiccF9YU0v0_gB_ofsAS1ODkCFNzNpJfSXfioX8gRIL4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisCIi6Dxbyd7QcKwwMBKPLu__8GQUX3ybWZLTQcVi0_pMdVE30iVcwynOOJpoIEsmIH2QvVDbyhfaLFwJkJCEkih-ZAOj_7VobPAyDQcg4EQSYZOdfO1O6L7tnaG05QlFpo-zAC7G3emwl1CSXiccF9YU0v0_gB_ofsAS1ODkCFNzNpJfSXfioX8gRIL4=w147-h147" width="147" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lily is the broody teen character in Duolingo.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />63. Charitable sort: <b>DONOR</b>.<br /><br />64. Uncommon: <b>RARE</b>.<br /><br />65. Peevishness: <b>BILE</b>. This is a good example of how a one-word clue can be much more difficult than a constructor might have intended.<br /><br />66. Expert dealmaker: <b>AGENT</b>.<br /><br />67. Storm centers: <b>EYES</b>. Think "centers of storms" as opposed to "Weather Channel base camps".<br /><br />68. Much of a sunflower: <b>STEM</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuixmrPT2oNmser92xhzeyunRZLBgpTgD9paRDeyserEUJXyz2xYNWwK0bKJJM9eTS0C6GA2qI78lw65ZxBp6g2-GV_54x_jd52A2EVKjVlIbf-TWsCBFBbelp5aKlAn0KnuEnFr__nz_WktN5USmhjluCR0M9h6NiJ02iDBhRDI7GTOStBENAo6iC-a4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuixmrPT2oNmser92xhzeyunRZLBgpTgD9paRDeyserEUJXyz2xYNWwK0bKJJM9eTS0C6GA2qI78lw65ZxBp6g2-GV_54x_jd52A2EVKjVlIbf-TWsCBFBbelp5aKlAn0KnuEnFr__nz_WktN5USmhjluCR0M9h6NiJ02iDBhRDI7GTOStBENAo6iC-a4=w211-h281" title="Click to enlarge." width="211" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a pic of a "volunteer" sunflower in my yard when I lived in Colorado.<br />Yeah, mostly STEM.<br />Also, that's my dog, Meadow. She is mesmerized by the floating, blue circle.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Down:</b><br />1. __ seed bun: <b>SESAME</b>. <a href="https://www.backthenhistory.com/articles/the-history-of-hamburger-buns" target="_blank">A surprisingly interesting 2 min. read on the history of hamburger buns</a><br /><br />2. Arctic mammal with tusks: <b>WALRUS</b>. Time for an (obvious) musical interlude. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKuvJLTeJYY" width="320" youtube-src-id="TKuvJLTeJYY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I Am The Walrus</i> was part of The Beatle's Magical Mystery Tour in 1967.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was released as the B-Side to <i>Hello, Goodbye</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lennon said part of his inspiration for the song was Lewis Carroll's poem</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43914/the-walrus-and-the-carpenter-56d222cbc80a9" target="_blank">The Walrus and the Carpenter</a>.<br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">3. Makes use (of): <b>AVAILS</b>.<br /><br />4. Banister post: <b>NEWEL</b>. Even though it is a Monday, we can build our vocabularies.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhd-wXYL1WTem0K2Q7PFq04_eTpITA8-wZdnCT04L2CBfpDvlsyD7RL-pG_TED6WzveDNcFyVI5-1HdUi6N5gylEbms_Bbfu51knr41Uwi7Wk4cMWLLyfJWfXs_Kt4poiFp-Dj-B7brrxJiPhEvRikoGRj_iU0jezfUUf2UFPc8iBLuEAoU2edyfVG_Qdo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="842" data-original-width="696" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhd-wXYL1WTem0K2Q7PFq04_eTpITA8-wZdnCT04L2CBfpDvlsyD7RL-pG_TED6WzveDNcFyVI5-1HdUi6N5gylEbms_Bbfu51knr41Uwi7Wk4cMWLLyfJWfXs_Kt4poiFp-Dj-B7brrxJiPhEvRikoGRj_iU0jezfUUf2UFPc8iBLuEAoU2edyfVG_Qdo=w215-h261" title="Click to enlarge." width="215" /></a></div>5. Apple desktop: <b>MAC</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuB8ILDt1XiFN40FLUYtQ-eU44W6NilN10itPsBw3bxzjl3PEFJSrJ32Icz5cVJ4YhvZY3E3sMXD0S9TRwIBL_mivz-1t1EFzpJlfzfE7bKmF6G_6308coPVnCqhPKMO5oKUN6aRoqRuVTcoRHQ8mVMb5z65pIzChkVN1fDX7xgzKK8POjoQ6QljPsXG4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="456" data-original-width="354" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuB8ILDt1XiFN40FLUYtQ-eU44W6NilN10itPsBw3bxzjl3PEFJSrJ32Icz5cVJ4YhvZY3E3sMXD0S9TRwIBL_mivz-1t1EFzpJlfzfE7bKmF6G_6308coPVnCqhPKMO5oKUN6aRoqRuVTcoRHQ8mVMb5z65pIzChkVN1fDX7xgzKK8POjoQ6QljPsXG4=w209-h270" title="Click to enlarge." width="209" /></a></div><br />6. Make a mistake: <b>ERR</b>.<br /><br />7. Pong producer: <b>ATARI</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1Fwy-zib37M0_nj-xGNk5QaFSlGaMOGUW0cAPbB9BPbTqF0XBMU8TSWv0OKUvJNNt1pwnzBoUzX6FWlHDTvMRqanPJUGDZ8Og80NDLqXfvBMckzxYw1f-zjcTbjJBIRiKuo9AzzOI7RZbCmIC3s0h8pnqI0LXVmoDPQSUpqZvl7dK8Ol-14ZwRAJwrg/s220/pong-game.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="220" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1Fwy-zib37M0_nj-xGNk5QaFSlGaMOGUW0cAPbB9BPbTqF0XBMU8TSWv0OKUvJNNt1pwnzBoUzX6FWlHDTvMRqanPJUGDZ8Og80NDLqXfvBMckzxYw1f-zjcTbjJBIRiKuo9AzzOI7RZbCmIC3s0h8pnqI0LXVmoDPQSUpqZvl7dK8Ol-14ZwRAJwrg/w283-h192/pong-game.gif" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How can something so groundbreaking in 1972 seem so lame today?</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">8. Stick up for: <b>DEFEND</b>.<br /><br />9. Optimally: <b>AT BEST</b>.<br /><br />10. Arizona river: <b>GILA</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEAjPtDz9lecGtqDRSwNKK5qS52xxThDGk3lc9ZmYA_P-SUWvjUASYXtPORAiOP9-hkyuCD0TV6h0LncwHjRnDsmBz6EbBFhLwEpA0ubsRhvDdkBlUlm_gDzeZcMBNo4bm85Tsup-_LJ9vI6vMqP6nMJkGZZCRTc-gN67QFD-6_w-yApcuaXn-Eu6RzWg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEAjPtDz9lecGtqDRSwNKK5qS52xxThDGk3lc9ZmYA_P-SUWvjUASYXtPORAiOP9-hkyuCD0TV6h0LncwHjRnDsmBz6EbBFhLwEpA0ubsRhvDdkBlUlm_gDzeZcMBNo4bm85Tsup-_LJ9vI6vMqP6nMJkGZZCRTc-gN67QFD-6_w-yApcuaXn-Eu6RzWg" width="240" /></a></div><br />11. Cute as can be: <b>ADORABLE</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib6z2pOED90MCkZgPfJuW71Y2hrw2ga2i1n-oIBNYoRwoDH3crOhn8xj_H9JMyT4qfIFjNMZK1vgJKxcEyL0IdCVVtHArhXszN8wO63Ag7ZgJYWQrUmuZwsrRxj3uoXdohBFVULqh3LZbXQ3IGjXbSwRREmkhjMB9Fb7vuV2wPkoHvWKieV4bNhhsWndc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="736" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEib6z2pOED90MCkZgPfJuW71Y2hrw2ga2i1n-oIBNYoRwoDH3crOhn8xj_H9JMyT4qfIFjNMZK1vgJKxcEyL0IdCVVtHArhXszN8wO63Ag7ZgJYWQrUmuZwsrRxj3uoXdohBFVULqh3LZbXQ3IGjXbSwRREmkhjMB9Fb7vuV2wPkoHvWKieV4bNhhsWndc=w342-h214" width="342" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chick on the right is saying, "I don't remember you from the nest."</td></tr></tbody></table><br />12. Identify, as on Facebook: <b>TAG</b>.<br /><br />13. Above-the-street trains: <b>ELS</b>.<br /><br />19. James of "The White Lotus": <b>THEO</b>. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3772243/" target="_blank">IMDb page</a><br /><br />21. Be honest (with): <b>LEVEL</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsxUhPLho48yRcGeN_X7u_OqkSqUwTiZO1_WLjJ5hV170wZ0HecC7dEt42auKNZXF6GUQ6Pj4zaYXS1ojfeWUPY5rLQ03DC0vR_FjnN8BkfmWazV2JIGPgFtAtxqlsLp9IBH8H3iuaMY9lwlS_b2dHEtJLTDPNkcPE7uRFhS1fLWzSLjd1N3jH-EwL9tw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="180" data-original-width="600" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsxUhPLho48yRcGeN_X7u_OqkSqUwTiZO1_WLjJ5hV170wZ0HecC7dEt42auKNZXF6GUQ6Pj4zaYXS1ojfeWUPY5rLQ03DC0vR_FjnN8BkfmWazV2JIGPgFtAtxqlsLp9IBH8H3iuaMY9lwlS_b2dHEtJLTDPNkcPE7uRFhS1fLWzSLjd1N3jH-EwL9tw=w410-h123" title="Click to enlarge." width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can I <i>LEVEL</i> with you?<br />This comic feels forced.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">24. First stage in many an HGTV renovation show, informally: <b>DEMO</b>. Here is a 1:13 min. video montage of DEMO scenes from <i>The Property Brothers</i>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3g2Tff8FQ-w" width="320" youtube-src-id="3g2Tff8FQ-w"></iframe></div><br />25. Gradually stop nursing: <b>WEAN</b>.<br /><br />27. __ for it: takes a chance: <b>GOES</b>.<br /><br />28. Kitchen gadget brand: <b>OXO</b>.<br /><br />33. "Treasure Island" writer's monogram: <b>RLS</b>. <i>Treasure Island</i> was <b><span style="color: red;">R</span></b>obert <b><span style="color: red;">L</span></b>ouis <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>tevenson's (1850-1894) first novel. Here's a short <a href="https://stevensonmuseum.org/robert-louis-stevenson/the-life/" target="_blank">bio</a>. He lived <a href="https://www.seemonterey.com/listings/robert-louis-stevenson-house/515/" target="_blank">here</a> in Monterey for a few months while waiting for his future wife's (Fanny's) divorce to finalize.<br /><br />34. Bench press muscle, for short: <b>PEC</b>.<br /><br />35. Gut punch reaction: <b>OOF</b>.<br /><br />36. Art world fraud: <b>FAKE</b>. This was my FAV clue today. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjp7dOOnJzMvkzEjbrHIGM8feQikbHmqpJ5cVuP3ZRCzlSKeIhvP9TRl_XO_ctWlDUiqcnMc-Ik-yr0xJArBCreTv9TWfhicOBebmS845r5kaHHlLYobINprV2zjjLmv9DgZgY3h_lihWnw1X_0QPDXrbiGfX2zi9PV5xjtLw0cR6EL7N9NItj7V-IMOA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="500" data-original-width="499" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjp7dOOnJzMvkzEjbrHIGM8feQikbHmqpJ5cVuP3ZRCzlSKeIhvP9TRl_XO_ctWlDUiqcnMc-Ik-yr0xJArBCreTv9TWfhicOBebmS845r5kaHHlLYobINprV2zjjLmv9DgZgY3h_lihWnw1X_0QPDXrbiGfX2zi9PV5xjtLw0cR6EL7N9NItj7V-IMOA=w274-h274" title="Click to enlarge." width="274" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">37. "This is it for me!": <b>I'M SO DONE</b>. Actually, there are still 17 clues left....<br /><br />38. Hair or carpet style: <b>SHAG</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikaT4oNxpUubsqm6rgxJ_YPGj4JKKrrszlIVRxylh4deGoARU6qtxMk9_1MIJKxiFsMwuk6OpSmOX9PyfacJmK1s8XXSRFT4pbGdruflEmpEwW5eeM84pXOIc1--_7dduCD2LkEvqCaOlhYFhRRP2RC5fMrpvHyMvPpahDdXTcftMRS1m8_ztlz9vIJag" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="560" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikaT4oNxpUubsqm6rgxJ_YPGj4JKKrrszlIVRxylh4deGoARU6qtxMk9_1MIJKxiFsMwuk6OpSmOX9PyfacJmK1s8XXSRFT4pbGdruflEmpEwW5eeM84pXOIc1--_7dduCD2LkEvqCaOlhYFhRRP2RC5fMrpvHyMvPpahDdXTcftMRS1m8_ztlz9vIJag=w477-h155" width="477" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(L to R) SHAG carpet, SHAG haircut, Disney's <i> The SHAGgy DA</i> movie (1976)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />39. Express relief: <b>SIGH</b>.<br /><br />40. Artichoke core: <b>HEART</b>. Many of us save them for the "last bite". If you've only eaten artichokes from a jar or freezer, you do not know what you are missing!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRZfA-5NjeNozw3CZSO1Vmxu4ZSDZk5gJLDUPcIATqIBnP3SyFnU1JOvQwM05vpNVPnDdS1SFNz3dzJYGRzGB1ENvW5n67l3qIORNP2p1O6_kq15MYihcYE7nvlRtQZUxuuRuf63VgxmLJCpK7DouQOHO6mP52HHV5AU9s8r-Rwo9EK6uVK-Dubo_DDMs" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRZfA-5NjeNozw3CZSO1Vmxu4ZSDZk5gJLDUPcIATqIBnP3SyFnU1JOvQwM05vpNVPnDdS1SFNz3dzJYGRzGB1ENvW5n67l3qIORNP2p1O6_kq15MYihcYE7nvlRtQZUxuuRuf63VgxmLJCpK7DouQOHO6mP52HHV5AU9s8r-Rwo9EK6uVK-Dubo_DDMs" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Castroville, CA is the "Artichoke Capital of the World".<br />Go there to see the World's Largest Artichoke...<br />or just enjoy this pic!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />41. Get some exercise on the track: <b>JOG</b>. "JOG", like pong, is a 1972 reference.<br /><br />44. Compact Ford succeeded by the Focus: <b>ESCORT</b>. I changed ESCape to ESCORT.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The North American version of the Ford ESCORT entered the market in 1981 and lasted all the way until 2003. <a href="https://www.hotcars.com/detailed-look-at-ford-escort/" target="_blank">Hot Cars article</a><br /><br />45. Snow coaster: <b>SLED</b>.<br /><br />46. Time in office: <b>TENURE</b>.<br /><br />48. Skillful: <b>ADROIT</b>.<br /><br />49. Human beings: <b>PEOPLE</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAq9WN3wFro8qT6ZVR-EclA-amhVH7sY3WRCzlaY5VYsjy-5XeAciLOx5lcIxjdLIcagqcZYxeAzQjX3GmB84a84M4JmsJE1tHwJ_KzmvB0YChETw0uPLZTvMpv5LMucU7ieLeXHUE-MbMVMlp0QeOhqLRcqwYEtGnNFcG-XdnoVgWsuO995vuATuhfa0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAq9WN3wFro8qT6ZVR-EclA-amhVH7sY3WRCzlaY5VYsjy-5XeAciLOx5lcIxjdLIcagqcZYxeAzQjX3GmB84a84M4JmsJE1tHwJ_KzmvB0YChETw0uPLZTvMpv5LMucU7ieLeXHUE-MbMVMlp0QeOhqLRcqwYEtGnNFcG-XdnoVgWsuO995vuATuhfa0=w176-h176" width="176" /></a></div><br />50. Regard highly: <b>ESTEEM</b>.<br /><br />53. "That could happen": <b>IT MAY</b>.<br /><br />54. Poetic feet in Shakespeare: <b>IAMBS</b>. Def. (noun) a metrical foot consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable. For example, the words amuse (a-MUSE), portray (por-TRAY), delight (de-LIGHT), and return (re-TURN) are all IAMBS.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The opening line to <i>Romeo and Juliet</i> has five IAMBS, making an iambic pentameter.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">(2 syllables X 5 = 10 syllables)</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Two <b>house</b>holds <b>both</b> a<b>like</b> in <b>dig</b>ni<b>ty</b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />56. Venerable British school: <b>ETON</b>. When Prince William enrolled at Eton College in 1995, he became the first senior royal to enroll there. His father (King Charles) and his grandfather (Prince Philip) both went to a boarding school in Scotland (Gordonstoun), but Princess Diana's father and brother had both attended Eton.<br /><br />58. Kissing in the park, briefly: <b>PDA</b>. "Briefly" does not refer to the duration of the kiss. It alerts us to an abbreviated answer. <b><span style="color: red;">P</span></b>ublic <b><span style="color: red;">D</span></b>isplay of <b><span style="color: red;">A</span></b>ffection <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGOEQRG_Jj1uhhZTrtB3PdxqS6QEatT8bxSzRypPzD3Sypmh5uX2bpjq0Y2kHQG3zuznW0sEEmbceuxvxLWTjcR4xlnEyDa1bCr2Fm74v6qGM0-bmfdwR5GGHmV9998EuzFP92vrOp1G5_wjG8wZPKIybu2g21FJ9dVDKMTEBEdYOcnJ1QddIg_Z8Lhr8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGOEQRG_Jj1uhhZTrtB3PdxqS6QEatT8bxSzRypPzD3Sypmh5uX2bpjq0Y2kHQG3zuznW0sEEmbceuxvxLWTjcR4xlnEyDa1bCr2Fm74v6qGM0-bmfdwR5GGHmV9998EuzFP92vrOp1G5_wjG8wZPKIybu2g21FJ9dVDKMTEBEdYOcnJ1QddIg_Z8Lhr8=w266-h266" title="Click to enlarge." width="266" /></a></div>59. Harley bike: <b>HOG</b>. It's a nickname.<br /><br />60. Post- opposite: <b>PRE-</b>. ICU is a <i>post-op</i> place but Susan is referring to prefixes here.<br /><br />61. French "his": <b>SES</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1yfsqdeoRqiQ0eUEz-HFHAoSunNI6v7sOkiI22vafFn2_hSS1suo2AdOMhw01nExNWn9Hihog4hwug2AFBtw-R7BQ0TQGiah_DfoEItkU46LNSMrcHKXAfHbgPUL_FM8-7NanShzNLYPZUMV3UJxwl7sySp-rmFWuPRJ-TNS1gypWQZ0bUMge1Xst1ZY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="433" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1yfsqdeoRqiQ0eUEz-HFHAoSunNI6v7sOkiI22vafFn2_hSS1suo2AdOMhw01nExNWn9Hihog4hwug2AFBtw-R7BQ0TQGiah_DfoEItkU46LNSMrcHKXAfHbgPUL_FM8-7NanShzNLYPZUMV3UJxwl7sySp-rmFWuPRJ-TNS1gypWQZ0bUMge1Xst1ZY" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">That's the last one. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Have a great day, everyone and f</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">eel free to march forth in whichever shoes you prefer!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div>sumdazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063577603240124288noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-55930203866579294772024-03-03T03:30:00.003-06:002024-03-03T07:11:48.771-06:00Sunday March 3, 2024 Amy Johnson & Katie Hale<p style="text-align: left;">Theme: <b>"Academic Clubs" </b>- Each group-ending common phrase is punnily rephrased as if it's a club for some majors.<br /></p><p>23A. Club for music majors?: <b>INSTRUMENT <span style="color: red;">PANEL</span></b>.<br /><br />
36A. Club for geology majors?: <b>HEAVY METAL <span style="color: red;">BAND</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>56A. Club for astronomy majors?: <b>HEAVENLY <span style="color: red;">BODY</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>80A. Club for paleontology majors?: <b>SKELETON <span style="color: red;">CREW</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>99A. Club for philosophy majors?: <b>REFLECTING<span style="color: red;"> POOL</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>116A. Club for botany majors?: <b>FLOWER <span style="color: red;">GATHERING</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>15D. Club for genealogy majors?: <b>BIRTHDAY <span style="color: red;">PARTY</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p>55D. Club for urban planning majors?: <b>TRAFFIC<span style="color: red;"> CIRCLE</span></b><span style="color: red;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Good
to see Amy's byline again. She was a frequent Sunday constructor a
few years ago. For those who are new, Katie Hale is the assistant to
Patti Varol. She has been generously helping many constructors with
their themes and grids. Here's Katie (picture from Gary's blog) <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQNWO0KWhCJ77fnlAxzRGzpy5mX90Wu_pjhxGIa5Nb9vvSrI7BDrPMMXIJRdXKwJ9zhhmZmCaoj1w0aXU07B_X2d7-Nn3Q6H8bDbi4xgxD-QxVMpluZGjpxPPqp0R-BDlOlpEmLzAinNF3qiSTkkmFpocJjHY4pOCSv6gp5pgbVko10h5LUTPDxMSNx2I/s800/Kate.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="601" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQNWO0KWhCJ77fnlAxzRGzpy5mX90Wu_pjhxGIa5Nb9vvSrI7BDrPMMXIJRdXKwJ9zhhmZmCaoj1w0aXU07B_X2d7-Nn3Q6H8bDbi4xgxD-QxVMpluZGjpxPPqp0R-BDlOlpEmLzAinNF3qiSTkkmFpocJjHY4pOCSv6gp5pgbVko10h5LUTPDxMSNx2I/s320/Kate.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>Patti
allows Sunday theme queries. Some of Amy's original theme entries
probably did not work for Patti. Then she suggested some new ones. Then
Amy & Katie brainstormed more and got the current set. Katie
probably also added the extra clue layer to further tighten up the set
also. <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><b>Across:</b></p><p>
1. Sorrowful sigh: <b>ALAS</b>.<br /><br />
5. Crude cartel since 1960: <b>OPEC</b>.<br /><br />
9. Blue, in Barcelona: <b>AZUL</b>. Alliteration. <br /><br />
13. Shady plot: <b>ARBOR</b>.<br /><br />
18. Actress Sorvino: <b>MIRA</b>. She speaks Chinese. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://resizing.flixster.com/-XZAfHZM39UwaGJIFWKAE8fS0ak=/v3/t/assets/46723_v9_ba.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://resizing.flixster.com/-XZAfHZM39UwaGJIFWKAE8fS0ak=/v3/t/assets/46723_v9_ba.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
19. City in Victor Hugo novels: <b>PARIS</b>.<br /><br />
21. "Catch ya later!": <b>CIAO</b>.<br /><br />
22. Jazz singer Cleo: <b>LAINE</b>.<br /><br />
26. Agent concerned with spots: <b>AD REP</b>.<br /><br />
27. Heredity units: <b>GENES</b>.<br /><br />
28. Causing shudders, maybe: <b>EERIE</b>.<br /><br />
29. Key holder, often: <b>JANITOR</b>. Nice clue. <br /><br />
31. Was successful in: <b>WON AT</b>.<br /><br />
32. YouTube alternative: <b>VIMEO</b>.<br /><br />
34. Stage name intro: <b>AKA</b>.<br /><br />
35. "How tragic": <b>OH NO</b>. And 33. "How tragic": <b>IT'S SAD</b>.<br /><br />
40. Still in the sack: <b>ABED</b>.<br /><br />
42. Monogram on some high-end handbags: <b>YSL</b>.<br /><br />
43. Many corny jokes: <b>PUNS</b>.<br /><br />
44. Go on the lam: <b>BOLT</b>.<br /><br />
46. Biblical name of ancient Syria: <b>ARAM</b>. Root of Aramaic spoken in "The Passion of the Christ".<br /><br />
48. "__ Christ Superstar": <b>JESUS</b>.<br /><br />
49. Makes a connection: <b>TIES IN</b>.<br /><br />
51. Howled loudly: <b>BAYED</b>.<br /><br />
53. Wasatch Mountains ski town: <b>ALTA</b>.<br /><br />
59. Standard: <b>PAR</b>. And
60. Standards: <b>NORMS</b>.<br /><br />
62. __ jockey: <b>DISC</b>.<br /><br />
63. Rough guess: <b>STAB</b>.<br /><br />
64. Vague quantity: <b>ANY</b>.<br /><br />
65. Like extreme measures: <b>DRASTIC</b>.<br /><br />
68. Reebok rival: <b>ASICS</b>. Dr. Nina's favorite brand. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61irm2OHWCL._AC_UY900_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="800" height="141" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61irm2OHWCL._AC_UY900_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
71. New citizen, perhaps: <b>EMIGREE</b>.<br /><br />
73. NFL flag thrower: <b>REF</b>.<br /><br />
74. Dull pain: <b>ACHE</b>. 76. Treat 74-Acrosses, maybe: <b>SOAK</b>.<br /><br />
78. Wee: <b>BITSY</b>.<br /><br />
79. Christmas helper: <b>ELF</b>.</p><p>
85. Storage unit: <b>BYTE</b>. Computer storage.<br /><br />
86. __ station: <b>WEIGH</b>.<br /><br />
88. Music industry drama series starring Taraji P. Henson: <b>EMPIRE</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/ht_fox_empire_taraji_p_henson_jc_150122_16x9_992.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://s.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/ht_fox_empire_taraji_p_henson_jc_150122_16x9_992.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
89. NAACP __ Awards: <b>IMAGE</b>.<br /><br />
91. Cold, slushy treat: <b>ICEE</b>.<br /><br />
92. Nemo's home: <b>REEF</b>.<br /><br />
93. Mystery writer Paretsky: <b>SARA</b>. From Ames, Iowa.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/media/images/Sara_Paretsky_photo_by_Steven_Gross.original.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="532" height="320" src="https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/media/images/Sara_Paretsky_photo_by_Steven_Gross.original.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
94. Victoria's Secret purchase: <b>BRA</b>.<br /><br />
97. Haggler's concern: <b>COST</b>.<br /><br />
104. Middle Eastern title: <b>EMIR</b>.<br /><br />
106. Short greetings: <b>HIS</b>.<br /><br />
108. How tempura is fried: <b>IN OIL</b>. I love shrimp tempura the most. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chopstickchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Tempura-updaate-2019-26-500x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://www.chopstickchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Tempura-updaate-2019-26-500x500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
109. Scrooge visitor: <b>GHOST</b>.<br /><br />
110. Come really close to: <b>VERGE ON</b>.<br /><br />
112. African language family: <b>BANTU</b>.<br /><br />
114. Square: <b>PLAZA</b>.<br /><br />
115. Spanish folk hero: <b>EL CID</b>.<br /><br />
121. Pass along: <b>RELAY</b>.<br /><br />
122. British aristocrat: <b>EARL</b>.<br /><br />
123. Changed direction, nautically: <b>YAWED</b>.<br /><br />
124. Uber Eats display: <b>MENU</b>.<br /><br />
125. Many first-time voters: <b>TEENS</b>.<br /><br />
126. Some bourbons: <b>RYES</b>.<br /><br />
127. Cincinnati ballclub: <b>REDS</b>. Pete Rose continues to bet in Las Vegas. Signing autographs at Mandalay Bay. His full-time job there. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.lasvegasweekly.com/img/photos/2010/09/01/pete_rose_by_isaac_brekken_ap_t1000.jpg?c76bf34eada957f64a0b14990027a576ff9bf379" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="800" height="220" src="https://media.lasvegasweekly.com/img/photos/2010/09/01/pete_rose_by_isaac_brekken_ap_t1000.jpg?c76bf34eada957f64a0b14990027a576ff9bf379" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
128. Chariot-riding god: <b>ARES</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">
1. "Who __ to judge?": <b>AM I</b>.</div><p>
2. Legalese and computerese: <b>LINGOES</b>.<br /><br />
3. Longtime Tottenham football rival: <b>ARSENAL</b>.<br /><br />
4. GPS tech: <b>SATNAV</b>. <span><span>Satellite Navigation. </span></span><br /><br />
5. Bloom County penguin: <b>OPUS</b>.<br /><br />
6. "I Said a Prayer" singer Tillis: <b>PAM</b>.<br /><br />
7. Browning's before: <b>ERE</b>. I love love stories. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9780192827531-us-300.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="319" height="500" src="https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9780192827531-us-300.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
8. Show place: <b>CINEMA</b>.<br /><br />
9. Smoothie berry: <b>ACAI</b>.<br /><br />
10. Online pub: <b>ZINE</b>.<br /><br />
11. Abu Dhabi's fed.: <b>UAE</b>.<br /><br />
12. Texter's "I didn't mean that :)": <b>LOL JK</b>. Just Kidding. <br /><br />
13. Rickman of "Die Hard": <b>ALAN</b>.<br /><br />
14. Time of Roosevelt's fireside chats: <b>RADIO ERA</b>.<br /><br />
16. Walk result, maybe: <b>ONE ON</b>.<br /><br />
17. Brief copy: <b>REPRO</b>.<br /><br />
20. Kind of drum or guitar: <b>STEEL</b>.<br /><br />
24. Enter again: <b>RE-TYPE</b>.<br /><br />
25. "Not my __": <b>PROB</b>.<br /><br />
30. Moody's top bond rating: <b>AAA</b>.<br /><br />
31. Question of motive: <b>WHY</b>.<br /><br />
32. Wedding planner's concern: <b>VENUE</b>.<br /><br />
34. Freestyle raps: <b>ADLIBS</b>.<br /><br />
37. "Go faster, huskies!": <b>MUSH</b>. A few sled dog races in Minnesota were canceled due to our warm weather. Odd winter.<br /><br />
38. Genesis figure: <b>ABEL</b>.<br /><br />
39. Like some neighbors: <b>NOSY</b>.<br /><br />
41. Highchair wear: <b>BABY BIB</b>. <br /><br />
45. Safe IRA option: <b>T NOTE</b>.<br /><br />
47. Most lowdown: <b>MEANEST</b>.<br /><br />
48. Some spreads: <b>JAMS</b>.<br /><br />
49. Hardy title character: <b>TESS</b>. "Tess of the d'Urbervilles".<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Tess_of_the_D'Urbervilles_(2008_TV_serial)_cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="316" height="320" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Tess_of_the_D'Urbervilles_(2008_TV_serial)_cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
50. Sharp front tooth: <b>INCISOR</b>.<br /><br />
52. Systane target: <b>DRY EYE</b>.<br /><br />
53. "Bizarre Foods" host Zimmern: <b>ANDREW</b>. He's based in Minnesota. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/AndrewZimmern_crop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="307" height="320" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/AndrewZimmern_crop.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
54. Singing nymph of the Rhine: <b>LORELEI</b>.<br /><br />
57. Passing through: <b>VIA</b>.<br /><br />
58. Three Gorges structure: <b>DAM</b>. Called San Xia in Chinese. San means "three". <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://eoimages.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/147000/147013/yangtze_oli_2020182.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://eoimages.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/147000/147013/yangtze_oli_2020182.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
61. Stockpiles: <b>STASHES</b>.<br /><br />
66. "I'm not eating that!": <b>ICK</b>. <br /><br />
67. Merriment: <b>CHEER</b>.<br /><br />
69. Baskin-Robbins treat: <b>CONE</b>. And 111. "Grand" ice cream: <b>EDYS</b>.<br /><br />
70. Word with ink or egg: <b>SAC</b>.<br /><br />
72. Barb: <b>GIBE</b>.<br /><br />
75. Sticky brand: <b>ELMERS</b>.<br /><br />
77. Governor Noem of South Dakota: <b>KRISTI</b>. She looks like a TV news host.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1762870705375387648/pCvIX3tl?format=jpg&name=large" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1762870705375387648/pCvIX3tl?format=jpg&name=large" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
81. Olympic sword: <b>EPEE</b>.<br /><br />
82. Petty squabble: <b>TIFF</b>.<br /><br />
83. Inbox buildup: <b>EMAIL</b>.<br /><br />
84. Alert: <b>WARN</b>.<br /><br />
87. Architectural style between 1714 and 1830: <b>GEORGIAN</b>.<br /><br />
90. Bunch of honkers: <b>GAGGLE</b>.<br /><br />
94. Stronger, as mixed drinks: <b>BOOZIER</b>.<br /><br />
95. Cash of country: <b>ROSANNE</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/RosanneCash.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="535" height="320" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/RosanneCash.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
96. Ctrl-__-Del: <b>ALT</b>.<br /><br />
98. Albeit, briefly: <b>THO</b>.<br /><br />
100. Dash or slash: <b>LINE</b>. Love this clue also.<br /><br />
101. Diary passage: <b>ENTRY</b>. <br /><br />
102. Mountain lion: <b>COUGAR</b>.<br /><br />
103. Big __: drug industry, colloquially: <b>PHARMA</b>.<br /><br />
104. Tennis great Chris: <b>EVERT</b>.<br /><br />
105. Fracas: <b>MELEE</b>.<br /><br />
107. Conclude: <b>INFER</b>.<br /><br />
112. Cause of some nodding: <b>BORE</b>.<br /><br />
113. Shoemaker's tools: <b>AWLS</b>.<br /><br />
114. Many profs: <b>PHDS</b>.<br /><br />
117. Install, as brick: <b>LAY</b>.<br /><br />
118. Bedazzle: <b>AWE</b>.<br /><br />
119. Sam player on "Cheers": <b>TED</b>.<br /><br />
120. "Breaking Bad" villain Fring: <b>GUS</b>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9K0zZbe0UaJf7779Wri7j68hJcRimIBQymo9h_k2Nwi6T_iv__lsdaAfljNaTohyJIWF56-on6rSd7il3h1sgC681H9HZwa-g-9Acgw3-_Ka4nF1PfsXoXB9UEUVPDkqoRbWCAddsYhX4nR2wTbJSe5IrPpCsaXU9_6dNR8h4ot32A4FKKnjCFA-HMUx/s870/Sunday.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="870" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9K0zZbe0UaJf7779Wri7j68hJcRimIBQymo9h_k2Nwi6T_iv__lsdaAfljNaTohyJIWF56-on6rSd7il3h1sgC681H9HZwa-g-9Acgw3-_Ka4nF1PfsXoXB9UEUVPDkqoRbWCAddsYhX4nR2wTbJSe5IrPpCsaXU9_6dNR8h4ot32A4FKKnjCFA-HMUx/s320/Sunday.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br />
</p>Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35786774356453474062024-03-02T03:30:00.068-06:002024-03-02T10:04:24.732-06:00Saturday, March 2, 2024, Stella Zawistowski <div class="separator"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Themeless Saturday by Stella Zawistowski</span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsJtWZc-RAHeFdkeeMkN-OUfPo0ySsF1HAxhIt6v3hHYwIojGW88RoGDWfvKfDeTMB-TDevTbjFUyJtDbWdEnaFBddVmn5PaS93k9B5ztVJU_JgaiLthD_LK-gpueB6sV85H4_JgFeyMGT7CvoHee1u19jtELZM6s-uxJzo34KC9vzjyQYjZbeLdek0qM/s866/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-18%20at%208.06.43%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="866" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsJtWZc-RAHeFdkeeMkN-OUfPo0ySsF1HAxhIt6v3hHYwIojGW88RoGDWfvKfDeTMB-TDevTbjFUyJtDbWdEnaFBddVmn5PaS93k9B5ztVJU_JgaiLthD_LK-gpueB6sV85H4_JgFeyMGT7CvoHee1u19jtELZM6s-uxJzo34KC9vzjyQYjZbeLdek0qM/w368-h364/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-18%20at%208.06.43%20PM.png" width="368" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmM8Y5DHlnG8LWf38RVWvOv5cagD5UfXbTKfBnjqQG-nYEZ4NFS3GfHKVpSEGcoxov56rtcZyXVEYz6ALjBuI-abrcKfe9ePTnhZKoJN_5oMosEVwDM_LhWUPjyYTwcA7s_-SvCKKocoV0fw0cMUtK-d3DXf01hgWoTRI1jjqcVyI5hoYDSuQghSJPMXB/s400/stella.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmM8Y5DHlnG8LWf38RVWvOv5cagD5UfXbTKfBnjqQG-nYEZ4NFS3GfHKVpSEGcoxov56rtcZyXVEYz6ALjBuI-abrcKfe9ePTnhZKoJN_5oMosEVwDM_LhWUPjyYTwcA7s_-SvCKKocoV0fw0cMUtK-d3DXf01hgWoTRI1jjqcVyI5hoYDSuQghSJPMXB/w188-h188/stella.jpeg" width="188" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">The look the face of our weightlifting constructor Stella reflects some of the anguish I felt as I worked my way through the latest of her always always challenging puzzles. After bobbing and weaving through the grid, I had enough letters to start to make sense of her ten-letter fills and finish up. Her top two ten-letter fills were fun to learn. </span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As you can see in the grid, I did have one cell where my coin flip failed. My lack of knowledge of three-string Japanese instruments and Rhianna's music was my undoing.</span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</span></b><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Unplanned adoption: <b>FOSTER FAIL </b>- FAILING at being a FOSTER parent for a pet and then falling in love with and adopting that pet hardly seems like a FAILING to me. 😀</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJ-5JVNXZvgBwls9tdVCjmZPLO__xZHmn9KNXabb-DJ53FjbLMt0OkjdGd8NXnnQm0QhjdzdrbP0cT-iUwvFmL6Ekwe0ya0vypAbneNghIVpUvtirLYK_lZEL0cIgnrhve_goktEjtXYnDMKuHTP3FN_zQd4dsYc4jn4_JH2VdAX9tZjkWImSNtWHPeJX/s245/foster.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="245" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJ-5JVNXZvgBwls9tdVCjmZPLO__xZHmn9KNXabb-DJ53FjbLMt0OkjdGd8NXnnQm0QhjdzdrbP0cT-iUwvFmL6Ekwe0ya0vypAbneNghIVpUvtirLYK_lZEL0cIgnrhve_goktEjtXYnDMKuHTP3FN_zQd4dsYc4jn4_JH2VdAX9tZjkWImSNtWHPeJX/s1600/foster.jpeg" width="245" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />11. Adoption org.: <b>SPCA.</b><br /><br />15. Intended to prevent a torrent, perhaps: <b>ANTI-PIRACY </b>- As usual, Stella has a term I have never encountered that fell into place: </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(8, 10, 18); color: #080a12;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Torrenting is a term used for distributing and downloading unusually large files like those for movies using the BitTorrent protocol. </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/torrent-era-20-resurrection-pirated-content-etbrandequity" target="_blank">More</a></span></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(8, 10, 18); color: #080a12;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(8, 10, 18); color: #080a12;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp_Qoux-2F10gudyueJ0i_oZMrkza-8PQXUt_0XrqRmo30vkIsRvnhWd2RLmjgYgjRbWDX3hyGiFPofdJzT72ZjVjMZrqQGDMI2bb9JmocbyLB_MEKSpKbYRf_Jnq9cmEtxjR-Tvy93RsBYqzedbsRiCqb_6p1wvIXyxqFD18YrS_wRmGRhcF-yqmvUA/s961/piracy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="961" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp_Qoux-2F10gudyueJ0i_oZMrkza-8PQXUt_0XrqRmo30vkIsRvnhWd2RLmjgYgjRbWDX3hyGiFPofdJzT72ZjVjMZrqQGDMI2bb9JmocbyLB_MEKSpKbYRf_Jnq9cmEtxjR-Tvy93RsBYqzedbsRiCqb_6p1wvIXyxqFD18YrS_wRmGRhcF-yqmvUA/w210-h158/piracy.jpeg" width="210" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />16. Name on the highest-grossing concert film in history: <b>ERAS </b>- It has grossed over $250M in gross sales against a $15M budget</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-bOymW8WbwzY_dUkdyXzVp9zUvC7_ZqC3z-qaNuXKv9ELIC-WW_z5ya8uyeile1D3LmEMYpyG175ImcGmU0SUVDw904nqUODIiwvlTQyESG4GSJwt2w6f01cV1PcaQWQwbl3JCXeqD0xOSrOhGfEGSjz4JvPX0iz7YavSxnBiGlhBXWZr-dx3yleBH7D/s1280/eras.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-bOymW8WbwzY_dUkdyXzVp9zUvC7_ZqC3z-qaNuXKv9ELIC-WW_z5ya8uyeile1D3LmEMYpyG175ImcGmU0SUVDw904nqUODIiwvlTQyESG4GSJwt2w6f01cV1PcaQWQwbl3JCXeqD0xOSrOhGfEGSjz4JvPX0iz7YavSxnBiGlhBXWZr-dx3yleBH7D/s320/eras.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />17. Certain Central American: <b>SALVADORAN </b>- The lovely custodian at our school is COSTA RICAN and that name went in first.<br /><br />18. Natural traps: <b>WEBS</b>.<br /><br />19. Olympic badminton team, e.g.: <b>DUO</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRIpm5IO3Z4kqdhh83eUrmqDOXdsqTWXNfadOr-rJZkg_nHqTPibDYOgh_831ByUWYMC9gO5x6hxi1-QaQKoh7UmyFgg4SS7OpRvvlA8_VDYjtbYmxguYb6b4IJLtiVAaQDpuYWr6GxiDRy3qvCP06hcgUAFebm7le3VNVkke04vP5fzVbsrV4iIXDpeO/s400/badminton.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRIpm5IO3Z4kqdhh83eUrmqDOXdsqTWXNfadOr-rJZkg_nHqTPibDYOgh_831ByUWYMC9gO5x6hxi1-QaQKoh7UmyFgg4SS7OpRvvlA8_VDYjtbYmxguYb6b4IJLtiVAaQDpuYWr6GxiDRy3qvCP06hcgUAFebm7le3VNVkke04vP5fzVbsrV4iIXDpeO/w322-h180/badminton.gif" width="322" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />20. Victor Hugo's world: <b>MONDE </b>- MONDE is French for world</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPacdteCgDC4TQZDZnWYql-Ba2GK2E3KE-0u3pN3vZArV_kU3etr15SloJ2SbmBrdpQ50Giyi7KZmQS7saN6p9UU_JeChNJtMYE1jQU0wCxS3ggqT7SrMNQJS7MIUyhanYdAzA5gGjFOrWsNDMYeXO5AM43-yuK_13n_zYdTIzfN7ZBtpGP71P1da7vwq/s225/monde.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPacdteCgDC4TQZDZnWYql-Ba2GK2E3KE-0u3pN3vZArV_kU3etr15SloJ2SbmBrdpQ50Giyi7KZmQS7saN6p9UU_JeChNJtMYE1jQU0wCxS3ggqT7SrMNQJS7MIUyhanYdAzA5gGjFOrWsNDMYeXO5AM43-yuK_13n_zYdTIzfN7ZBtpGP71P1da7vwq/w180-h180/monde.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />22. Sea bream, in a sushi bar: <b>TAI </b>- ... and my culinary education continues</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfi15dimlGXjcp58lJQS4pxgNZu7SOk5znat73m2tdPWgZiNPnkZUwToN3yxliqug2CT4yjDkDiW7s5756CtxuIjJw0PLxl09gazx2_zSCbD4d7fR1QFQIaOD-WNvJEs4PWjEkARP6QI5GQnhJa7gVl5143_PmHDwtfYlMkKvkyvfUadM3vi6YP3iZV2hO/s225/tai.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfi15dimlGXjcp58lJQS4pxgNZu7SOk5znat73m2tdPWgZiNPnkZUwToN3yxliqug2CT4yjDkDiW7s5756CtxuIjJw0PLxl09gazx2_zSCbD4d7fR1QFQIaOD-WNvJEs4PWjEkARP6QI5GQnhJa7gVl5143_PmHDwtfYlMkKvkyvfUadM3vi6YP3iZV2hO/w223-h223/tai.jpeg" width="223" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />23. Sushi bar list: <b>SAKES </b>- As long as we're at the sushi bar...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOGdhHqPk6NM3rzysvk9aGTcJjm2YaIdHaQrKtimwK59hr8qOdeMShFR1-r1koLfBM9CHVDZFkryc-kT0A0fMffLNOxHTs5oHeaLInltq0wnv3HEL8-Cy0NerDTcFVOArf_Nh8jrlrKn7kbzsjrrr3TxvOpFwrSFo6T-6MUZPYPYGciprjn3j0Ab0PqLy/s512/sake.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOGdhHqPk6NM3rzysvk9aGTcJjm2YaIdHaQrKtimwK59hr8qOdeMShFR1-r1koLfBM9CHVDZFkryc-kT0A0fMffLNOxHTs5oHeaLInltq0wnv3HEL8-Cy0NerDTcFVOArf_Nh8jrlrKn7kbzsjrrr3TxvOpFwrSFo6T-6MUZPYPYGciprjn3j0Ab0PqLy/s320/sake.jpeg" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />25. Snooty creatures?: <b>ANTEATERS</b>. 😀<br /><br />27. Divine: <b>PREDICT </b>- Carnac's gift was to be able to divine the answers without first seeing the questions.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjh6q7NuTR6pJcWsHRvyDwP-TGTpjlCq7Q5rDivXc3bzis0WcPg0ZR3Bj0dfxXZOn1WQuqtMbOUIlDDFfpWqMPsQrjNsGmqcvGY00qjd7Fy2hdW8-vibqMJFAULVa_qKulNmhPiU8eebXHMAouPtUfQS-hmidL3eQX-i_zycK9WblL8h-0UiI2XeU6La5/s300/carnac.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="300" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjh6q7NuTR6pJcWsHRvyDwP-TGTpjlCq7Q5rDivXc3bzis0WcPg0ZR3Bj0dfxXZOn1WQuqtMbOUIlDDFfpWqMPsQrjNsGmqcvGY00qjd7Fy2hdW8-vibqMJFAULVa_qKulNmhPiU8eebXHMAouPtUfQS-hmidL3eQX-i_zycK9WblL8h-0UiI2XeU6La5/w211-h156/carnac.jpeg" width="211" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />29. "Awesome!": <b>SWEET </b> and </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">30. "Awesome!": </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">YES</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMg6uasSDSxRtkxpg6-xJxwhO7HfqStnk14rjY8nDkd_SM9eks60lkVz3dFDGRgBCOVaydJSFeeT3Wt-P7T0cZjRaXRR4GPMPI7wwWKn1IDz57lP57C2zb9kYaC9J0-Dqy-UiKDvDfvJQA_3OupT4Vx24YbvYdZxBt4B2UPCkfUtWCrFt5n5CxVRI8PxHS/s648/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-18%20at%209.31.15%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="648" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMg6uasSDSxRtkxpg6-xJxwhO7HfqStnk14rjY8nDkd_SM9eks60lkVz3dFDGRgBCOVaydJSFeeT3Wt-P7T0cZjRaXRR4GPMPI7wwWKn1IDz57lP57C2zb9kYaC9J0-Dqy-UiKDvDfvJQA_3OupT4Vx24YbvYdZxBt4B2UPCkfUtWCrFt5n5CxVRI8PxHS/s320/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-18%20at%209.31.15%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsZhrbyquOXap9KJWx0GU9hsLxSgL1913Samp6hKgxSdclSazK2Wh2kq1zK28wVaxwDcQua9roeeBOZBEihw4NMIrzZcMoZFmJXKTIOervZSiuay9FhN6DwzbnbVKJgkq6i0Y6BqpglcJhQiflcdY-4DNwgZlozFRGCi_SCdMUaGsUsxiRoSGUjW2FXXC/s300/yes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsZhrbyquOXap9KJWx0GU9hsLxSgL1913Samp6hKgxSdclSazK2Wh2kq1zK28wVaxwDcQua9roeeBOZBEihw4NMIrzZcMoZFmJXKTIOervZSiuay9FhN6DwzbnbVKJgkq6i0Y6BqpglcJhQiflcdY-4DNwgZlozFRGCi_SCdMUaGsUsxiRoSGUjW2FXXC/w257-h144/yes.png" width="257" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />31. Cheer (up): <b>BUOY</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA53GHqsUCbPmTv95gGIAE8pd4bqMfM_tzMavJOExaGxSOVcMNysMspVh9Fy7lG-PHKNM2Xf2a2blfPuivsdZYahxdYI4sSe7MJ3qa7Gk1i5JhMVlrjagVDHOPSS8uDPi8d2jUDq_zToolUgCQib2cHGTSKydmaLMi3bazHWG4cj0EEvAXcmStE7bvduaI/s400/buoy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="226" data-original-width="400" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA53GHqsUCbPmTv95gGIAE8pd4bqMfM_tzMavJOExaGxSOVcMNysMspVh9Fy7lG-PHKNM2Xf2a2blfPuivsdZYahxdYI4sSe7MJ3qa7Gk1i5JhMVlrjagVDHOPSS8uDPi8d2jUDq_zToolUgCQib2cHGTSKydmaLMi3bazHWG4cj0EEvAXcmStE7bvduaI/s320/buoy.gif" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />33. Working days?: <b>STINTS.</b><br /><br />34. Practitioner of traditional medicine: <b>HERBALIST</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IBrXMx3bs0567sGwjVVt1a16ImNjLDtep1j1b2tTJSC-v9CRWolu4fMMRLWsg8mlAdXDoAJSplOKvjnUZ6d5ASe-dXYr3M6oYohDRrVy2FA8gBzYF52dahwmSFC-H5SbeBDnlM2wkBabZH9dMZvdtL5jSM_ZfRizi_09HUCh87iAxZWQ78Fwh_UJ2w9o/s600/herb.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="600" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IBrXMx3bs0567sGwjVVt1a16ImNjLDtep1j1b2tTJSC-v9CRWolu4fMMRLWsg8mlAdXDoAJSplOKvjnUZ6d5ASe-dXYr3M6oYohDRrVy2FA8gBzYF52dahwmSFC-H5SbeBDnlM2wkBabZH9dMZvdtL5jSM_ZfRizi_09HUCh87iAxZWQ78Fwh_UJ2w9o/w271-h181/herb.jpeg" width="271" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />36. Burlesque: <b>SATIRE </b>- </span><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">A BURLESQUE is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.</span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxYrxuEiO2lyxBFZ2HzaMP0QrtZ6VuhdvdeZkuLNxvjQhbr9koSn28jznw4VhmUwoFMXDikOv4nOcv8jXLF_lzFCVP0AIHGNszNXVt3tRCDGfrixiAyJ4rXEpY6b_BdFWz155lo0dIUuYW4LoR6UCM1BZBqGAm7_5ZFBtp4iw3_LF9ESbUUcRdIgJCEZ0/s680/burlesque.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="680" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxYrxuEiO2lyxBFZ2HzaMP0QrtZ6VuhdvdeZkuLNxvjQhbr9koSn28jznw4VhmUwoFMXDikOv4nOcv8jXLF_lzFCVP0AIHGNszNXVt3tRCDGfrixiAyJ4rXEpY6b_BdFWz155lo0dIUuYW4LoR6UCM1BZBqGAm7_5ZFBtp4iw3_LF9ESbUUcRdIgJCEZ0/s320/burlesque.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><v:rect fillcolor="red" id="Rectangle_x0020_2" o:gfxdata="UEsDBBQABgAIAAAAIQC75UiUBQEAAB4CAAATAAAAW0NvbnRlbnRfVHlwZXNdLnhtbKSRvU7DMBSF
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Smallest ratite: <b>KIWI </b>- Ratite: <span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">A bird having a flat </span><span class="AraNOb" style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">breastbone</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">without a</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;"> </span><span class="AraNOb" style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">keel</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">, and so unable to fly.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #202124;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #202124;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1SqiaHRZmMyT6H33fEv2p-ditdRopzDI0Y8Cf8Ht8aV0_zELREUFQvxLFcSVgJksKsiNbGqzjA3c3K4wMZluQCTAHQ22vKhzW00sgZ3jGEtpJThJefmapvFBhjjSVTs9NtYuZsvW4WFpNr510J7GuCR_dKLvYzM5przjHWMNKHFrtnhOeCZP5NMNKgvi/s1024/ratite.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="1024" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1SqiaHRZmMyT6H33fEv2p-ditdRopzDI0Y8Cf8Ht8aV0_zELREUFQvxLFcSVgJksKsiNbGqzjA3c3K4wMZluQCTAHQ22vKhzW00sgZ3jGEtpJThJefmapvFBhjjSVTs9NtYuZsvW4WFpNr510J7GuCR_dKLvYzM5przjHWMNKHFrtnhOeCZP5NMNKgvi/w356-h286/ratite.webp" width="356" /></a></div></span><br />40. Elle King's "Ex's & __": <b>OHS </b>- A Top Ten album</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3TBzN2TVEtBEsVJWjBqH6XuKx0jT4WuOK03JLN_1-Kw7Kl01CMk2pNT00Mv5iHhSSZUowHrQ6nIQHKsdCUywEn0CzyznSKzME2X7OmvwqGHYnHxeJCOcarhNJtGdJXDiid39Yqjjn-yDzSxTAli1FEiecdS8GsCpnuk2SmZJqE2CLoE5RaUFRyxwSdmb/s225/exs.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3TBzN2TVEtBEsVJWjBqH6XuKx0jT4WuOK03JLN_1-Kw7Kl01CMk2pNT00Mv5iHhSSZUowHrQ6nIQHKsdCUywEn0CzyznSKzME2X7OmvwqGHYnHxeJCOcarhNJtGdJXDiid39Yqjjn-yDzSxTAli1FEiecdS8GsCpnuk2SmZJqE2CLoE5RaUFRyxwSdmb/w189-h189/exs.jpeg" width="189" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />43. Subject of the 2014 documentary "Game Over": <b>ATARI</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhga7HNLXH4hGhyphenhyphen0YJ2jQFTFN3lMYmLInsI-_0JSGmAJqxvK9E8_iyJ1vP_hGXFn5sY1C72xM9noXEIGHQOC8fUj1Ewqiah1Tt1E-lWj4TE3Ov3SGALpGQJPRUOOxhXXyXOst4c0V_QCsBWAlk4t4N4Q-sRlY_u5YQIQbRUInC13xiz3ZlQwS7wJcBvb_fW/s500/atari.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhga7HNLXH4hGhyphenhyphen0YJ2jQFTFN3lMYmLInsI-_0JSGmAJqxvK9E8_iyJ1vP_hGXFn5sY1C72xM9noXEIGHQOC8fUj1Ewqiah1Tt1E-lWj4TE3Ov3SGALpGQJPRUOOxhXXyXOst4c0V_QCsBWAlk4t4N4Q-sRlY_u5YQIQbRUInC13xiz3ZlQwS7wJcBvb_fW/w164-h219/atari.jpeg" width="164" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />44. Jam: <b>BAD SPOT</b>.<br /><br />46. Get rich: <b>MAKE A PILE</b>.<br /><br />50. Melancholy work: <b>ELEGY </b>- I wasn't all that melancholy when dirge didn't work 😀<br /><br />51. Salt target: <b>ICE</b>.😀</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnFy5VKcQ8IPHdB4FkeoT2wSCmEra3l74vNbuBeL2XpOF7TVNKZBxkh3E-jY0QT8HMxSYPnsQdmi6zIM77ChdmINoV1m4obWmfZ02NQc-dCUFpP9yS_6krIzT6yE_lzgusxv8dyglm184JIE_deKEQlRLqZE1TBx1gM_sKlImFTBO34vCc90UHTdaz52O/s287/salt.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="287" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnFy5VKcQ8IPHdB4FkeoT2wSCmEra3l74vNbuBeL2XpOF7TVNKZBxkh3E-jY0QT8HMxSYPnsQdmi6zIM77ChdmINoV1m4obWmfZ02NQc-dCUFpP9yS_6krIzT6yE_lzgusxv8dyglm184JIE_deKEQlRLqZE1TBx1gM_sKlImFTBO34vCc90UHTdaz52O/w249-h153/salt.jpeg" width="249" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />52. Levi's Stadium player: <b>NINER</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmDMawPAiulw0VnRy3bAnCDgjVe0mrrSVwukioGitt5eRURnN7rkgPZuDPN-FtwHgVvYZZB0F_umBGfMZrvpU7pdTetkrhtNCQ8RQE4tHONSCmr_amGhtj-xbowVN1_FyEF1zvbX04IRY8ljgSlJ34Z2cXaY2cWFfLH-3hqyJx4xs4EuryglDAekiqFT0/s892/levi.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="892" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmDMawPAiulw0VnRy3bAnCDgjVe0mrrSVwukioGitt5eRURnN7rkgPZuDPN-FtwHgVvYZZB0F_umBGfMZrvpU7pdTetkrhtNCQ8RQE4tHONSCmr_amGhtj-xbowVN1_FyEF1zvbX04IRY8ljgSlJ34Z2cXaY2cWFfLH-3hqyJx4xs4EuryglDAekiqFT0/w370-h207/levi.png" width="370" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />53. Word with Days and Holiday: <b>INN</b>. 😀 Motels <br /><br />54. Well-thought-out: <b>SANE</b>.<br /><br />56. "Hubba hubba!": <b>VA VA VA VOOM </b>- We had this recently with only two VA's but I remember it better with three</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />60. Let out: <b>EMIT</b>.<br /><br />61. Feature of non-eco-friendly containers: <b>ONE TIME USE </b>- Why our landfills get full<br /><br />62. Syllables in Rihanna's "What's My Name?": <b>NANA </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0CGsw6h60k" target="_blank">If you need some raunchy lyrics</a><br /><br />63. Moved mindfully?: <b>TELEPORTED </b>- <i>Star Trek</i> did this a lot. Kirk never actually said, "Beam me up Scotty." <a href="https://hoppin.world/how-to-teleport-your-mind-using-virtual-reality/" target="_blank">Teleporting by mind</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeodPa4Tx6x6o3LJjOijF3DezFi_EfRJcx01XPGuNP-hZ1N4rDQ5rBUar3WHlhciKMmJcPr6uHVcAjTuMFJif_2TVu4ZiRck6mOGKhX1mWSH1p6RcOCXQ7qhQV7t5Fly64W8XMv-tuL6vCX5dT-yuTtwIiklTtS9FwWR2dxSbsiEtJnPBVFYU6gAuYukm/s220/teleport.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="220" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeodPa4Tx6x6o3LJjOijF3DezFi_EfRJcx01XPGuNP-hZ1N4rDQ5rBUar3WHlhciKMmJcPr6uHVcAjTuMFJif_2TVu4ZiRck6mOGKhX1mWSH1p6RcOCXQ7qhQV7t5Fly64W8XMv-tuL6vCX5dT-yuTtwIiklTtS9FwWR2dxSbsiEtJnPBVFYU6gAuYukm/s1600/teleport.gif" width="220" /></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Down:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Scale tones: <b>FAS </b>- Do, Re, Me, <b><span style="color: red;">FA</span></b>, So, La, Ti, Do<br /><br />2. Rashly: <b>ON A DARE</b>.<br /><br />3. Name on some church-run hospitals: <b>ST LUKES</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnyNw4-smdX4AGIBqQ_SV7lkyMwc0Io4OjcFJ3-TBaWK5rIOgSVLsaSUgNek12RTBEntatoI7pZAo5ZpdQrzGb7G5hMSpJuNDYZxR2pDpcSIXR_RFmiOQS5EdtNmsiKGbCS-Sdq-0X0bvWpzLy3k_KNP8L5BDAyTjs_jioBdZ6xQ52eEDhnb_lXLkVfT7/s1920/Luke.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnyNw4-smdX4AGIBqQ_SV7lkyMwc0Io4OjcFJ3-TBaWK5rIOgSVLsaSUgNek12RTBEntatoI7pZAo5ZpdQrzGb7G5hMSpJuNDYZxR2pDpcSIXR_RFmiOQS5EdtNmsiKGbCS-Sdq-0X0bvWpzLy3k_KNP8L5BDAyTjs_jioBdZ6xQ52eEDhnb_lXLkVfT7/s320/Luke.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />4. Saved to watch later: <b>TIVOED</b>.<br /><br />5. Org. that regulates HFCs: <b>EPA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHBEus6CqO98aKVo7vUkRuGsrsOsKxx2_P5C3kiDlrwlISTVt0uTckv1PsWWicHM2i7JsQZ_3Nip3GdEhTq0y9Re_D8xxmL4uO286iJVxD4ns-4cTDa6kzfifcbCNlbiHHV3lSAnoUbRlsVk9NCQ_tKTLeEXyRs1oInDxx8EVOlOamWga17dMBKymO1pt/s311/hfc.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="311" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHBEus6CqO98aKVo7vUkRuGsrsOsKxx2_P5C3kiDlrwlISTVt0uTckv1PsWWicHM2i7JsQZ_3Nip3GdEhTq0y9Re_D8xxmL4uO286iJVxD4ns-4cTDa6kzfifcbCNlbiHHV3lSAnoUbRlsVk9NCQ_tKTLeEXyRs1oInDxx8EVOlOamWga17dMBKymO1pt/s1600/hfc.jpeg" width="311" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />6. Free (of): <b>RID</b>.<br /><br />7. Step one: <b>FROM A TO B</b>. 😀</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GorX0e8t26u55RvhZtC9ZCJ5yk2agehpurmIqKv3MvqMaGb66f8QNTyWxzIZyO5FIRCapNh2wRMycWflxBmvkTvMlDtIzMHGVkcBvOhrLvDkRzaQXAKUgNRHG1NCmn0BNZA_klAXOWElisY4gNrmvoG_nTgsYWmKNW9U4_U1JapX41KBhZsVRrZCeUc/s2560/step.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1978" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GorX0e8t26u55RvhZtC9ZCJ5yk2agehpurmIqKv3MvqMaGb66f8QNTyWxzIZyO5FIRCapNh2wRMycWflxBmvkTvMlDtIzMHGVkcBvOhrLvDkRzaQXAKUgNRHG1NCmn0BNZA_klAXOWElisY4gNrmvoG_nTgsYWmKNW9U4_U1JapX41KBhZsVRrZCeUc/s320/step.jpeg" width="247" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">8. Noted New York Judge: <b>AARON </b>- Judge is capitalized so...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIahC0ptQCZQKejDuFvEB_ZHYy1tFB9F8PNqGfk7hj5lUZznIkzytuLmRTGO6EQ7gXX6aD-gQKMEGB5CffXsrLysBEeTxGsq5ENhRQnpJX7iie_s8ujuEpF5eDPQHqEBS3JW1F8hWhz_qZgWpDaFC0oSI7y2Zei9y9PZrzydqYo0HW5mAFB_M1KRXaZTt/s1000/aaron.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIahC0ptQCZQKejDuFvEB_ZHYy1tFB9F8PNqGfk7hj5lUZznIkzytuLmRTGO6EQ7gXX6aD-gQKMEGB5CffXsrLysBEeTxGsq5ENhRQnpJX7iie_s8ujuEpF5eDPQHqEBS3JW1F8hWhz_qZgWpDaFC0oSI7y2Zei9y9PZrzydqYo0HW5mAFB_M1KRXaZTt/w137-h206/aaron.jpeg" width="137" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />9. "It's all too much": <b>I CAN'T</b>.<br /><br />10. Paul of "Hollywood Squares": <b>LYNDE</b> - One of his many zingers: </span><span style="background-color: #fbf9f5; caret-color: rgb(99, 93, 85); color: #635d55;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Peter Marshall: According to Tony Randall, “Every woman I’ve been intimate with in my life has been…” What?</span></span></div><span style="background-color: #fbf9f5; caret-color: rgb(99, 93, 85); color: #635d55;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Paul Lynde: Bitterly disappointed.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VEPyLqUb7axpHHBgjQqKPrI1otz5BrrHFyp-Ujtmxc2HIaY3XjxRRl3NQZI-smt1s2OvQCmLFOU1ZibVCrsbv6L_VzqdTsx3UlkJ3x-5POr-nyY6PzLK23BsF0uXkVDDxvOJrr35Tog4DuFdvw241Ss-6LY_wNt-UvTF6IJ8aD5DK20lCdWoSHe8mJBi/s228/paul.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="221" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VEPyLqUb7axpHHBgjQqKPrI1otz5BrrHFyp-Ujtmxc2HIaY3XjxRRl3NQZI-smt1s2OvQCmLFOU1ZibVCrsbv6L_VzqdTsx3UlkJ3x-5POr-nyY6PzLK23BsF0uXkVDDxvOJrr35Tog4DuFdvw241Ss-6LY_wNt-UvTF6IJ8aD5DK20lCdWoSHe8mJBi/w146-h151/paul.jpeg" width="146" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />11. Compete on "Project Runway," say: <b>SEW</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPBJwZgUL-Owmd2SWhI_hyphenhyphenxv2GaA9US9XAUF8Mm7fnJSGQnG43851PQWssU0ewg_FN2QNnFiaFhEsQtxLv-WYFEMKsqWO8fHSaH6NFNAAD9HsyLbKYV4VwdxvzxE-Rd3STZ3xalVTcfnblFG6zdV5HnJvehdoGUesweytRDlJ_74Kmj1WTM3Q7LL3_LA2/s768/runway.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="521" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPBJwZgUL-Owmd2SWhI_hyphenhyphenxv2GaA9US9XAUF8Mm7fnJSGQnG43851PQWssU0ewg_FN2QNnFiaFhEsQtxLv-WYFEMKsqWO8fHSaH6NFNAAD9HsyLbKYV4VwdxvzxE-Rd3STZ3xalVTcfnblFG6zdV5HnJvehdoGUesweytRDlJ_74Kmj1WTM3Q7LL3_LA2/w133-h197/runway.webp" width="133" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />12. Many a fan of "The Baby-Sitters Club": <b>PRE-TEEN</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6CBRtBpBFqZET0RT2W5UKA-1WBKz85qQIrWCaxnLIRyoUYshtvIqZdGC55GzEz0mN4damunqvbI78Q3RYNv7fXjzy3D6X0DsjvBD0XQ6yMAq_dFW8sK_7HWj3YLkH9_Lifrc5yFho5oWxn20uDrUeplbUOQZOsdRcVZzslS4g7_dzBb1UHapdcuN6AE8/s1200/baby%20sitter.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6CBRtBpBFqZET0RT2W5UKA-1WBKz85qQIrWCaxnLIRyoUYshtvIqZdGC55GzEz0mN4damunqvbI78Q3RYNv7fXjzy3D6X0DsjvBD0XQ6yMAq_dFW8sK_7HWj3YLkH9_Lifrc5yFho5oWxn20uDrUeplbUOQZOsdRcVZzslS4g7_dzBb1UHapdcuN6AE8/s320/baby%20sitter.webp" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />13. "Willkommen" musical: <b>CABARET</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZfh0JC6yLN5Kb1nWLLCdKAf8V_Bw9XN3aQmYmLsQf5AP4jPdW4O_ngO3xl346IE9eELAi6hyphenhyphenieIJcx70QZWqmKP_15GrZ6Jz3MOoHM62q0EHyhBOkCIDuDWWYcKprgReMua9L3_BZedFrarX2Dls2KJeiHX9XOYjeLA0X7Zv7gZFyh58XM7fXyGKjq9J/s300/caba.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZfh0JC6yLN5Kb1nWLLCdKAf8V_Bw9XN3aQmYmLsQf5AP4jPdW4O_ngO3xl346IE9eELAi6hyphenhyphenieIJcx70QZWqmKP_15GrZ6Jz3MOoHM62q0EHyhBOkCIDuDWWYcKprgReMua9L3_BZedFrarX2Dls2KJeiHX9XOYjeLA0X7Zv7gZFyh58XM7fXyGKjq9J/s1600/caba.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />14. Sue Bird's WNBA record 3,234: <b>ASSISTS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41mV-Ir08LjqA5vMBm5SQFFvCKRPs-o073RLOseRzOsu8sgKH6uGTza7kBhNIOXi75oqjHJRFXmYsdwNXIMkwMyG3Ed2sdl11LANMBgQ9CD4WPrJCdPvvqgPm8lyjY1MzAXxuDjm37cZxfjIo20N7Y_w2RGd8Ac0_NmeS6WYstgBOMhbe1y2VpayPmnE/s2040/assiss.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="2040" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41mV-Ir08LjqA5vMBm5SQFFvCKRPs-o073RLOseRzOsu8sgKH6uGTza7kBhNIOXi75oqjHJRFXmYsdwNXIMkwMyG3Ed2sdl11LANMBgQ9CD4WPrJCdPvvqgPm8lyjY1MzAXxuDjm37cZxfjIo20N7Y_w2RGd8Ac0_NmeS6WYstgBOMhbe1y2VpayPmnE/w249-h167/assiss.webp" width="249" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />21. Home of New York's Museum Mile: <b>EAST SIDE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5EVQnFD_fGsseTR14j7ibpqS3fWVQFkrSrdjJFqvYRPGW_baN7FMpw7BOZxRO6WFys03fdm3uMWUeyy5x6_aMmbK4Lt0TBeCWsBpZu1CJulCAdBwfLonfSn-gljSxHQv22AFZVINeKapdHpFx_7p_Y2RU6zlnK0GdFcly8fNTN80sa3k8q8GgTOoCdk5J/s610/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-19%20at%2011.21.52%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="504" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5EVQnFD_fGsseTR14j7ibpqS3fWVQFkrSrdjJFqvYRPGW_baN7FMpw7BOZxRO6WFys03fdm3uMWUeyy5x6_aMmbK4Lt0TBeCWsBpZu1CJulCAdBwfLonfSn-gljSxHQv22AFZVINeKapdHpFx_7p_Y2RU6zlnK0GdFcly8fNTN80sa3k8q8GgTOoCdk5J/w289-h351/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-19%20at%2011.21.52%20AM.png" width="289" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />23. Northern __ apples: <b>SPY </b>- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Spy" target="_blank">Here ya go</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XkcCCgPhVjquCrmYFo-g15LeOSRDM2vK7o2BQ7TARLdSXlKPGrcs3tNaS5iy_YZeRJf-SR_eC15BEX2-EUGaleCsEWoDRIel0gtf8PwLrA3Pzu24Z2HsjQPbPI-7u9JrqvjgE57sjYGUHL1fyLu-samaylfgSFkj39lLqiR-LFBQKyUEkMDZwNrrp79h/s259/spy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XkcCCgPhVjquCrmYFo-g15LeOSRDM2vK7o2BQ7TARLdSXlKPGrcs3tNaS5iy_YZeRJf-SR_eC15BEX2-EUGaleCsEWoDRIel0gtf8PwLrA3Pzu24Z2HsjQPbPI-7u9JrqvjgE57sjYGUHL1fyLu-samaylfgSFkj39lLqiR-LFBQKyUEkMDZwNrrp79h/w339-h253/spy.jpeg" width="339" /></span></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">24. Like the Chukchi people of Russia: <b>SIBERIAN</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlWRDSIMMHVOzN1edpNLdop3wWTHzS1izUYH_SCf56iCqipxUGRji5NkoPQPMVBjtlUAfnuja5kDHN40sTV0qq1nDgb0hT7bmMZ6AU_Q9nCt58G7sVqwxigaWLWykx6jhvQ0LJI0LMEN4tJg8OZe3CWkyqIIcmLRJRndGaQ6jO4VID4aFDLih0vv_b154/s612/siberian%20people.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="612" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlWRDSIMMHVOzN1edpNLdop3wWTHzS1izUYH_SCf56iCqipxUGRji5NkoPQPMVBjtlUAfnuja5kDHN40sTV0qq1nDgb0hT7bmMZ6AU_Q9nCt58G7sVqwxigaWLWykx6jhvQ0LJI0LMEN4tJg8OZe3CWkyqIIcmLRJRndGaQ6jO4VID4aFDLih0vv_b154/w241-h188/siberian%20people.jpeg" width="241" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSPgG5WkxhudOkv8-wGKxfNZx9w0pa_1G54JHDTI52o06FPGE-1vFzmUZzz9dipQGAdEIda-PRqi2dIym-C0nLwHKz8H0WRyOjBIhR9RYtbEHA_36Pgg9fOBCQJkWDXhyphenhyphenDJHMul9ozrqhw0E4DrlSteoKaM-_k7erZiRUwjAU2BvsysfXNMR6Q0XSHjpg/s640/chuchki%20sea.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="640" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSPgG5WkxhudOkv8-wGKxfNZx9w0pa_1G54JHDTI52o06FPGE-1vFzmUZzz9dipQGAdEIda-PRqi2dIym-C0nLwHKz8H0WRyOjBIhR9RYtbEHA_36Pgg9fOBCQJkWDXhyphenhyphenDJHMul9ozrqhw0E4DrlSteoKaM-_k7erZiRUwjAU2BvsysfXNMR6Q0XSHjpg/w300-h192/chuchki%20sea.png" width="300" /></a><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">26. Fool: <b>TWIT</b>.<br /><br />28. Fix: <b>CURE</b>.<br /><br />32. Yona of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," for one: <b>YAK </b>- No idea.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlrxIuiL5iNOwbqo13RfV-8176WGcIvzXUxafAW55WKYSKO03WIiYLYetJWUt_VUhL-rVkxqttcTh3ZYr0G9mapFLI2_MLkhd6MuZN_0R8HInb0oHq9DnviB3LoGzeITKBBnMyat3koszi980pyx7AnR5mHsP0yYFQ2ElmXyaO6-zsHbByxRmrvzVOsWn/s3014/yona.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="3014" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlrxIuiL5iNOwbqo13RfV-8176WGcIvzXUxafAW55WKYSKO03WIiYLYetJWUt_VUhL-rVkxqttcTh3ZYr0G9mapFLI2_MLkhd6MuZN_0R8HInb0oHq9DnviB3LoGzeITKBBnMyat3koszi980pyx7AnR5mHsP0yYFQ2ElmXyaO6-zsHbByxRmrvzVOsWn/s320/yona.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />33. Media personality JoJo: <b>SIWA </b>- No idea.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYrR3tNq7m4sO5Zq_XpUgvDHchyphenhyphen6sjaU-PasAE4iezv5w7lb5tSIMhzdtrEXoMLPM-YmFXUTQrPZC5tYti3HtOfL2Kk-yDKFgb08UPv8qWK50bSL9UHd4ynNmRC2AQQnO_H2PEZSCD85ibZ9QV-IoWHFbdlLKTJRA7PCbt8WBL_2Nq8kITlORvyTIFeT4/s225/jojo.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYrR3tNq7m4sO5Zq_XpUgvDHchyphenhyphen6sjaU-PasAE4iezv5w7lb5tSIMhzdtrEXoMLPM-YmFXUTQrPZC5tYti3HtOfL2Kk-yDKFgb08UPv8qWK50bSL9UHd4ynNmRC2AQQnO_H2PEZSCD85ibZ9QV-IoWHFbdlLKTJRA7PCbt8WBL_2Nq8kITlORvyTIFeT4/s1600/jojo.jpeg" width="225" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">34. Bring on: <b>HIRE</b>.<br /><br />35. Let out: <b>LIBERATE</b>.<br /><br />36. Instrument played with a bachi: <b>SAMISEN </b>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7VD9spSwQ0" target="_blank">A one minute sample</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGh4GYUi8QTdGLh6eVd_D2lK_0vHudjzKo9FgJIvUW-OLXmH5iRwmRdM6N0hW096lXUInDQEahg2wP3hY3eDnua5K_d22CaY-nzDYSprTnECJ1Eu2BPD2ccpswH_Kp6Cn5TsuZbLJtYbl5ZdMCQbKtWPYQxNb7RKf8m2TqykGL6EPDLA9LLM0G2Y8BR-D-/s305/samisen.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="305" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGh4GYUi8QTdGLh6eVd_D2lK_0vHudjzKo9FgJIvUW-OLXmH5iRwmRdM6N0hW096lXUInDQEahg2wP3hY3eDnua5K_d22CaY-nzDYSprTnECJ1Eu2BPD2ccpswH_Kp6Cn5TsuZbLJtYbl5ZdMCQbKtWPYQxNb7RKf8m2TqykGL6EPDLA9LLM0G2Y8BR-D-/w351-h191/samisen.jpeg" width="351" /></a></div></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">37. Region of Chile used by NASA to test equipment for Mars missions: <b>ATACAMA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnx6qSCL9hFOAIrQJ1ulrBG-hEj7619HdEo9ladB6MNCJc6I1kApV58lm74ixntUUw7_qo_aqdO05WkyIpPZ1IZQeuaUkJCvBp0asI2XPafA_cwnJJ2PVdKAHmNADTC3tgi3QjmZwYJFqElTRq-zgFTVxFXyyM0jVziljsi3y8BQgW4LCXp3ex2hESRm9W/s1099/NASA%20on%20atacama.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="1099" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnx6qSCL9hFOAIrQJ1ulrBG-hEj7619HdEo9ladB6MNCJc6I1kApV58lm74ixntUUw7_qo_aqdO05WkyIpPZ1IZQeuaUkJCvBp0asI2XPafA_cwnJJ2PVdKAHmNADTC3tgi3QjmZwYJFqElTRq-zgFTVxFXyyM0jVziljsi3y8BQgW4LCXp3ex2hESRm9W/w324-h182/NASA%20on%20atacama.jpeg" width="324" /></span></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQA5ULdNerMX8LJFd9DnVdAhQjGV-YVFwUUc_-dVb6Q-89o7tjIaofpL1TVjE0pfgAmhPFOKdaTz3qk-mhFnyeCG5eznsIx3uNddfvYItyvd8hP-rvd-unbEwg5LamoqLCjCKuGtN23FyfR03UZiE8-5klz8C8YpO8g0pzkktVsGN3IKYfiT5DPLSGWOl/s1600/atacama.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQA5ULdNerMX8LJFd9DnVdAhQjGV-YVFwUUc_-dVb6Q-89o7tjIaofpL1TVjE0pfgAmhPFOKdaTz3qk-mhFnyeCG5eznsIx3uNddfvYItyvd8hP-rvd-unbEwg5LamoqLCjCKuGtN23FyfR03UZiE8-5klz8C8YpO8g0pzkktVsGN3IKYfiT5DPLSGWOl/w136-h182/atacama.webp" width="136" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />38. Fooled: <b>TAKEN IN</b>.<br /><br />40. Expand, in a way: <b>OPEN OUT</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Mmz2ceQYC1V7pXqn_Ed-Qc51t57g3KFguP15OzTxkeJDzANs4ifXL-5vRvNCn2aIYGI1l_4um8DWKbMwGfEtAGDcYwNRw9LNLI7T0ip9RD5r-_62vHU_4ErcVbYdmk_NrH83-G0o32fF4u1RH_H5fDHfYJtqYNXU0n-9FVEOt4Wd4L0T_L9XCxhApd_4/s958/slide%20out.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="958" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Mmz2ceQYC1V7pXqn_Ed-Qc51t57g3KFguP15OzTxkeJDzANs4ifXL-5vRvNCn2aIYGI1l_4um8DWKbMwGfEtAGDcYwNRw9LNLI7T0ip9RD5r-_62vHU_4ErcVbYdmk_NrH83-G0o32fF4u1RH_H5fDHfYJtqYNXU0n-9FVEOt4Wd4L0T_L9XCxhApd_4/s320/slide%20out.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />41. Upturned feature of some snakes: <b>HOG NOSE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKRnxQLH3CFncZuwHZsPrukCfvGK_V22qyIFTosFJ2pG35L_16pvrLlTElSr0q9Ebv1HVrP6hY8Yq_cFAn6gSKBG6gIPjl7y_Kuu7RpT1PZc15tgEt1wZV3-TlEHUYokBgc7JGZSncps4Twso-H7-hRcxVGUIZDqvUcBrDoIqVOZ7y3VldJkhjPsvDVen/s310/hog%20nose.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="310" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKRnxQLH3CFncZuwHZsPrukCfvGK_V22qyIFTosFJ2pG35L_16pvrLlTElSr0q9Ebv1HVrP6hY8Yq_cFAn6gSKBG6gIPjl7y_Kuu7RpT1PZc15tgEt1wZV3-TlEHUYokBgc7JGZSncps4Twso-H7-hRcxVGUIZDqvUcBrDoIqVOZ7y3VldJkhjPsvDVen/s1600/hog%20nose.jpeg" width="310" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />42. Pen: <b>STY</b>.<br /><br />45. Shard: <b>SLIVER</b>.<br /><br />47. Pirouette, essentially: <b>PIVOT</b>.<br /><br />48. Unworthy of consideration: <b>INANE</b>.<br /><br />49. Tool box item: <b>LEVEL</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLtFv2o5Qe38bj76L72L2tHutmSvn7YrsL5vuQrvBGVXBAC44J9-YQETABk_PJML-Ip-QyZcMzGjag1UqqUX-vbhFajCx6539BtvRcLMZgYXjrTvTVltpq8w51iDx1jhMMW9owNhlPjQEc__4Diqt1DL-9rbjTi22BdjrZ68fu57bCw9jrq7s9s6MpOzb/s262/level.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="262" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLtFv2o5Qe38bj76L72L2tHutmSvn7YrsL5vuQrvBGVXBAC44J9-YQETABk_PJML-Ip-QyZcMzGjag1UqqUX-vbhFajCx6539BtvRcLMZgYXjrTvTVltpq8w51iDx1jhMMW9owNhlPjQEc__4Diqt1DL-9rbjTi22BdjrZ68fu57bCw9jrq7s9s6MpOzb/s1600/level.jpeg" width="262" /></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">55. Text to someone who's late: <b>ETA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mYu5dNwlhUkQfM6EdM9Qrde3YkgyCwfURJIgARwzTqqlOGRfCoeySAKae2Daf5NYqXJl149sL5CAygIqA2L7DKJExOZojyvetsG0natPyMqMypY8US1Gp3VzgRfYHzo8qB-V5qsZDiMiTirooamvJXKM5yvdUndIuPj_B0k2-HvApeyICsJtvEoEkyb2/s353/eta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="143" data-original-width="353" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mYu5dNwlhUkQfM6EdM9Qrde3YkgyCwfURJIgARwzTqqlOGRfCoeySAKae2Daf5NYqXJl149sL5CAygIqA2L7DKJExOZojyvetsG0natPyMqMypY8US1Gp3VzgRfYHzo8qB-V5qsZDiMiTirooamvJXKM5yvdUndIuPj_B0k2-HvApeyICsJtvEoEkyb2/s320/eta.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />57. Velvet rope crosser: <b>VIP</b>.<br /><br />58. "O Deus ego __ te": Catholic hymn: <b>AMO </b>- <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(77, 81, 86); color: #4d5156;">My God, I love Thee, </span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #4d5156; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqohN0gHG132VCKI_8ZV2_fm2lr1Nhbk8QkIOCHKATrzbqNUGRwKkFIHZi_I6D0QeDW9BtODtUGP0cgKKKutvnjo3Vf3_fq2aBt5cijKB7-2oieOZxmsxSxGvyGxV04EIoOI8HmvSMwkhvoo-r4CwSbOlyPK3iFl-E21hYdpo-SLbkf5BUN99ueRaA4rh/s480/o%20deu.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqohN0gHG132VCKI_8ZV2_fm2lr1Nhbk8QkIOCHKATrzbqNUGRwKkFIHZi_I6D0QeDW9BtODtUGP0cgKKKutvnjo3Vf3_fq2aBt5cijKB7-2oieOZxmsxSxGvyGxV04EIoOI8HmvSMwkhvoo-r4CwSbOlyPK3iFl-E21hYdpo-SLbkf5BUN99ueRaA4rh/w244-h183/o%20deu.jpeg" width="244" /></a></div></span><br />59. Scrip spec: <b>MED</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="398" height="99" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpErP-S9N8M/YF93mbRbBrI/AAAAAAAAXiI/0BK4J6RgfLELGo5cDUjVvZ95bDeCp3N8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w99-h99/thoughts.jpg" width="99" /><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">BTW, our newspaper carries the LA puzzle and a second puzzle they call The Daily (Commuter) Crossword that is much easier. For years this puzzle has had Jacqueline Mathews listed as the constructor. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ms. Mathews of Spokane has retired and n</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ow the daily constructor has been Stella Zawistowski for several weeks (see "Created by" under the puzzle). Looks like Stella has a steady gig.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi2ZrQffUFir_U3gYuwLhb3HVtyokCHNTjOMrtyNSDXeKeW37o2L4P5gpCznG80urlPhxeWJz4wp9uGj-N4KTA1Z0hqEO4gqQZkBbgihER4iK5HAQW1u4fLDYFBx8HkPBs_VUkCxdsgWzf-iA18bovIL6nc7s6hI14GR2zGfnFuJ8Bb1vleNvwr_44XA1/s1226/daily%20crossword.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1226" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi2ZrQffUFir_U3gYuwLhb3HVtyokCHNTjOMrtyNSDXeKeW37o2L4P5gpCznG80urlPhxeWJz4wp9uGj-N4KTA1Z0hqEO4gqQZkBbgihER4iK5HAQW1u4fLDYFBx8HkPBs_VUkCxdsgWzf-iA18bovIL6nc7s6hI14GR2zGfnFuJ8Bb1vleNvwr_44XA1/w563-h317/daily%20crossword.jpeg" width="563" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><p> </p>Husker Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31361127729731886052024-03-01T03:30:00.127-06:002024-03-01T03:30:00.136-06:00Friday March 1, 2024 - Ryan Patrick Smith<b>Theme:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/FridayNightAtTheMovies"><b>Friday night at the movies</b></a><p> Check out the link in the theme title to see movie trailers and short video movie clips. I may want to bookmark this for finding future links for my blog ...</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.365daysofbirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Friday-Night-at-the-Movies.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="800" src="https://www.365daysofbirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Friday-Night-at-the-Movies.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday night "date night"</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>Puzzling thoughts:</b></p><p>I don't know about you, but Friday night has become sort of a "date night" at the Chairman's house ... dinner is almost always pizza and salad, and afterward we watch a movie; either on DVD or on one of the streaming sites. It's quite fitting that Ryan Patrick Smith chose this play-on-words clued movie theme for today's puzzle; five entries and no reveal, with the themers being placed in a pinwheel display. Lots to digest so let's get started, OK?</p><p>20-across. Movie with lots of pan shots?: <b>RATATOUILLE</b>. First thing to digest with these entries is that all of the parodied clues "focus" on an element of filming a movie. For example, in the entry <b>RATATOUILLE</b> the clue "... pan shots" refer to the scenes shot in a kitchen (pots and pans) as opposed to a filming technique that involves horizontally moving the camera from a fixed position. The camera pivots either to the left or right, capturing a panoramic view (see image and video below)</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mvcdn.fancaps.net/146626.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="800" height="153" src="https://mvcdn.fancaps.net/146626.jpg" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">There's got to be a pan in there, somewhere</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rd7fp7u_vlk?si=X1P2WqFwR238DbFb&controls=0&start=5" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>41-across. Movie with an iconic long shot?: <b>ROCKY</b>. Lots to like here, too. In this case, the clue refers to <b>ROCKY </b>being a "long shot" (underdog) to win the bout, as opposed to the <a href="https://cla.purdue.edu/academic/english/theory/narratology/terms/longshot.htmlhttps://cla.purdue.edu/academic/english/theory/narratology/terms/longshot.html"><b>movie filming technique of a long shot</b></a> (see examples below)</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kcdNQB8UhFk/maxresdefault.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kcdNQB8UhFk/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">The Chairman ran up these same steps many moons ago</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UjxQQ5PGSFU?si=-4MUnkIiUZ1cUevx" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>58-across. Movie with lots of reaction shots?: <b>OPPENHEIMER</b>. How cool to find a current movie title that allows for this play-on-words clue?! In film production, cinematography and video production, a reaction shot is a shot which cuts away from the main scene in order to show the reaction of a character to it. The reaction shot is a basic unit of film grammar. The "reaction shots" in <b>OPPENHEIMER </b>are featured below, as well as another type of reaction shot that this clue/answer ISN'T about ...</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaFb572jyvQ?si=eLSI4ty-qw8aOekg&controls=0&start=4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNEFb8yP6k0/YHLhw6cf7qI/AAAAAAABkeo/GyEpIEEJ2RAFbOee21-gBtiTLFsFp-okACLcBGAsYHQ/s735/michaela-flu-shot-5.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="546" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNEFb8yP6k0/YHLhw6cf7qI/AAAAAAABkeo/GyEpIEEJ2RAFbOee21-gBtiTLFsFp-okACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/michaela-flu-shot-5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;"><b>A literal reaction to a shot</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>11-down. Movie with lots of zoom shots?: <b>SPEED RACER</b>. So, by now, I hope y'all have figured out the connection between the clues, the movie references, et al. The video below shows an old commercial (Zoom, Zoom) with a zoom shot or two ... </p><p>BTW, didn't we have "SPEED RACER" in a puzzle earlier this week?</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YXVtt8Rlb7M?si=wfQM31W8lWBnBSgi&controls=0&start=3" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Last, but not least, 29-down. Movie with lots of dolly shots?: <b>CHILD'S PLAY</b>. See images below:<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01434406-a?hei=1200&qlt=85" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="633" height="283" src="https://spirit.scene7.com/is/image/Spirit/01434406-a?hei=1200&qlt=85" width="224" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Chucky doll</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/08/11125534/Professional-Cinema-Camera-Dolly.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="755" src="https://pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/08/11125534/Professional-Cinema-Camera-Dolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></p></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A film dolly<br /><br /><br /></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A mid-blog recap:</p><p><span> </span>1) "Pan shot", as in a photo of a pan used by a chef <i><b>or</b></i> a film-making term that shows lateral <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>movement of the camera (<b><span style="color: red;">RATATOUILLE</span></b>)</p><p><span> </span>2) "Long shot", as in an underdog <b><i>or </i></b>a film-making term that shows multi-layers of detail in a scene (<b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">ROCKY</span></b>)</p><p> 3) "Reaction shot", as in picture of a nuclear reaction <b><i>or </i></b>a film-making term that show a character's expression about an off-camera event (<b><span style="color: #38761d;">OPPENHEIMER</span></b>)<br /></p><p> 4) "Zoom shot", as in a sound made by a racecar <i style="font-weight: bold;">or</i> a film-making term that shows a closeup of an image or character (<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>SPEED RACER)</b></span><br /></p><p> 5) "Dolly shot", as in a picture of a doll (child's toy) <i style="font-weight: bold;">or </i>a film-making term that is taken from a "vehicle" known as a "dolly" (<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>CHILD'S PLAY)</b></span><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrwTjrmAU2lzmBp1q6dQr5pcbqkynQI_CpXG0FXNxH8bSmHhoDGs1MgnSaLcNGC3PPX39XraLOpu4leVr1jVC-iofLx_voz_MuHfPQwZ7pfY6K05EAWjj0Hd62nI9OSgxOe1j_WTi_-SS-bdQD_VVt3xdAjVpx3I9-KWkzjp3sCYshCpsg_BDiOvbjIeL/s400/RyanPatrickSmith3012024.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><b>The grid (sorry, forgot to highlight "ROCKY")</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />On to the rest of the clues/words/phrases ...</div><div><br />
<b>Across:</b><br />
1. Curly's replacement in the Three Stooges: <b>SHEMP</b>. This one caught Chairman Moe's attention 😀<br /><br />
6. Canal spot: <b>EAR</b>. Panama / Erie / Suez did not fit<br /><br />
9. Files that can't be opened: <b>RASPS</b>. Cute Friday clue; a <b>RASP</b> is a type of file<br /><br />
14. Bar mitzvah scroll: <b>TORAH</b>. Ryan could've clued it as "Bat mitzvah scroll" and had the same answer<br /><br />
15. Name of the T. rex at Chicago's Field Museum: <b>SUE</b>. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/blog/sue-t-rex">Sue, the T. rex</a><br /><br />
16. Short exile?: <b>EXPAT</b>. As in "<b>EXPATriate". "</b>An expatriate <a class="l_ecrd_txt_lnk b_ignbt l_ecrd_txt_hover" h="ID=SERP,6073.1" hover-data="-" href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=db004790e3aa38a6JmltdHM9MTcwODk5MjAwMCZpZ3VpZD0xNDE4N2Y2Zi0yOGI2LTZmZTctMmRlZi02ZGMwMmNiNjY5YWUmaW5zaWQ9NjA3Mw&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=14187f6f-28b6-6fe7-2def-6dc02cb669ae&psq=expats+meaning&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvRXhwYXRyaWF0ZQ&ntb=1" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="en.wikipedia.org"><p style="-webkit-line-clamp: initial; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; display: inline; line-height: 22px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="l_ecrd_txt_pln">is a person who resides outside his or her country of citizenship. The term often refers to a professional or skilled worker who intends to return to their country of origin</span></p></a> ..." [Wikipedia]<br /><br />
17. State known for huckleberries: <b>IDAHO</b>. Moe-ku:</div><div><br /></div><div> <b>IDAHO dog breed</b></div><div><b><span> Can sniff out certain fruits; they're</span></b></div><div><b><span><span> Huckleberry Hounds</span><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span><span><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://simkl.in/fanart/52/52095368b76a759fb_medium.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="247" src="https://simkl.in/fanart/52/52095368b76a759fb_medium.jpg" width="438" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><b>Huckleberry was around in my childhood days </b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span> </span><br /></b><br />
18. Canine care org.?: <b>ADA</b>. <b>A</b>merican <i><b>D</b>og</i> <b>A</b>ssociation?? Oh, <i style="font-weight: bold;">the other canine ... </i>or in the case of the inage below, a canine's canine ... would the <b>A</b>merican <b>D</b>ental <b>A</b>ssociation approve of these choppers? <b>I'D</b><b> BET </b>they would</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dog-teeth-gums.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="800" height="227" src="https://www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dog-teeth-gums.jpg" width="370" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: medium;"><b>Pretty clean looking, for a dog; it must floss</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><br /></i><br />
19. Actress Witherspoon: <b>REESE</b>. Have we established that she only likes peanut butter cups?</div><div><br />
23. Language suffix: <b>ESE</b>. Chin<b>ese </b>Japan<b>ese </b>Portugu<b>ese </b>...<br /><br />
24. Actor Chaney: <b>LON</b>. <br /><br />
25. Ramble: <b>MEANDER</b>. As opposed to "serpentine":<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A2_w-QCWpS0?si=FXMGbN2qO7v1qfoh&controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>
27. Missing criminal who inspired James M. Cain's "Rainbow's End": <b>D.B. COOPER</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow%27s_End_(Cain_novel)"><b>Read all about it</b></a><br /><br />
32. Limburger feature: <b>ODOR</b>. Limburger cheese is pretty stinky<br /><br />
33. "Wowzers!": <b>OOH</b>. I think I've seen the exclamation "wowzers!" used here by another blogger, perhaps?<br /><br />
34. Trojan War figure: <b>PARIS</b>. Learning <b><i>moe-ment</i></b>: "<b>Paris </b><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">(Ancient Greek: Πάρις), also known as </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(16, 110, 190, 0.18); color: #111111; font-weight: 700;">Alexander</span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"> (Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros), is a mythological figure in the story of the Trojan War. He appears in numerous Greek legends and works of Ancient Greek literature such as the Iliad. In myth, he is prince of Troy, son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, and younger brother of Prince Hector" [Wikipedia]</span><br /><br />
36. Pathway stone: <b>SLATE</b>. Hand up for having "PAVER" as the first word chosen for this spot?<br /><br />
39. Dip: <b>SWIM</b>. As in taking a dip in the pool; or as in skinny-dip ... but not as in taking a dip from a tin of Skoal<br /><br />
43. Antioxidant-rich sorbet base: <b>ACAI</b>. A 21st century example of crossword-<b>ese</b><br /><br />
44. Measure out: <b>ALLOT</b>. <br /><br />
46. Berlin's "Blue __": <b>SKIES</b>. The Willie Nelson version (with lyrics)</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SBWhh2F2x5I?si=FWlGdGyAZfxop6L8&controls=0&start=2" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>
48. Goof: <b>ERR</b>. Something the Chairman does often when he tries to solves an xword puzzle<br /><br />
49. Capital on the Persian Gulf: <b>DOHA</b>. I've seen this clue/word before<br /><br />
51. Orange garnish for sushi: <b>SMELT ROE</b>. aka "Masago" (a type of fish egg or fish roe. Masago is a very popular ingredient throughout Asia, particularly in Japanese cuisine), or the stuff shown in the image below</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://boatbasincafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Masago-Eggs-768x480.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="768" src="https://boatbasincafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Masago-Eggs-768x480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>
53. Some Cassatt works: <b>PASTELS</b>. OILS and WATER COLORS didn't fit. Here's a Cassatt for you to gaze upon</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/17-mother-and-child-mary-cassatt.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="800" src="https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/17-mother-and-child-mary-cassatt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>
56. Ryan's "La La Land" role: <b>SEB</b>. All by perps. Never saw "La La Land" so this did not resonate<br /><br />
57. Little dickens: <b>IMP</b>. Could <b>TINY TIM</b> be clued as "A little Dickens'?"<br /><br />
64. Not as flushed: <b>PALER</b>. Flushed, as in "red-in-the-face"; not flushed, as in "partially-filled commode"<br /><br />
66. Regret: <b>RUE</b>. <br /><br />
67. River that feeds Utah Lake: <b>PROVO</b>. Never knew the city name <b>PROVO</b> was also the name of a river. The Provo River (Ute: Timpanoquint, “Rock River) is located in Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah, in the United States. It rises in the Uinta Mountains at Wall Lake and flows about 71 miles (114 km) southwest to Utah Lake at the city of Provo, Utah [Wikipedia] (see image)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/35987250732_8108285bc0_k-1-1-700x466.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="700" src="https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/35987250732_8108285bc0_k-1-1-700x466.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>68. Stage: <b>PHASE</b>.<br /><br />
69. Spleen: <b>IRE</b>. ORGAN didn't fit<br /><br />
70. "Yeah, sounds like": <b>"I'D BET!"</b>.<br /><br />
71. Affectionate letters: <b>ILYSM</b>. I had not seen this text abbr. before today. Thanks to Margaret's younger son, he correctly identified the acronym as: <b>I L</b>ove <b>Y</b>ou <b>S</b>o <b>M</b>uch😍<br /><br />
72. 30-Down, for one: <b>GOD</b>. (30-down. Mythical archer): <b>EROS</b>.<br /><br />
73. "It's Gonna Be Me" band: <b>NSYNC</b>. Margaret's younger son helped here, too</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZU2sUWyZhQ?si=ZOpGDjGSYYuWKYdK&controls=0&start=2" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>
<b>Down:</b><br />
1. Shift slightly: <b>STIR</b>. [crossword tracker dot com] is a very useful data site for crossword puzzle constructors as well as solvers. When I checked, this is a first use for this clue and answer:</p><div class="promo" style="background-color: #faf6de; border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 5px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Results</h3><p style="margin: 5px 0px 0px;">Sorry, no matches were found. If you think this is in error, please <a href="https://crosswordtracker.com/contact/?prefilled=1&subject=Answer&clue_text=Shift%20slightly&answer=" style="color: #cc0000;">send us an email</a> with what you were searching for and someone will take a look.</p><p style="margin: 5px 0px 0px;"><b>Tip:</b> Try changing the clue to just a keyword (for example, if the clue is "Measurement with square units" try entering just "measurement") and supplying what you know of the answer so we can look for answers that are the right length. Even if you don't know any of the letters, just knowing the length of the answer can help the search engine immensely.</p></div><p style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.85em; margin-top: 0.85em;"></p><div class="big-search" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><form action="https://crosswordtracker.com/search/" autocorrect="off" class="search-form"><div class="answer-input" style="margin-top: 5px;"><label style="display: block; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px;">Answer</label><input autocomplete="off" autocorrect="off" id="id_answer" name="answer" style="font-family: Monaco, monospace; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; height: 25px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; width: 250px;" tabindex="1" type="text" /><div class="help_text" style="color: #999999; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;">Tip: Use ? for unknown answer letters, ex: UNKNO?N You use the spacebar to enter question marks quickly</div></div><div class="clue-input" style="margin-top: 5px;"><label style="display: block; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 3px;">Clue</label><input autocomplete="off" id="id_clue" name="clue" style="font-size: 18px; height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px; width: 400px;" tabindex="2" type="text" value="Shift slightly" /></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0.85em; margin-top: 0.85em;"><input style="appearance: none; background: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 20px;" type="submit" value="Search Crossword Tracker" /></p></form></div><p><br />
2. TV host Kotb: <b>HODA</b>. She shows up every now and again<br /><br />
3. Proof word: <b>ERAT</b>. If <b>ACAI </b>is 21st Century Crossword-ese, <b>ERAT</b> is a 20th Century example<br /><br />
4. Island "thank you": <b>MAHALO</b>.<br /><br />
5. Camera setting?: <b>PHOTO OP</b>. Not an F-STOP - wouldn't fit and wasn't punny <br /><br />
6. Genesis twin: <b>ESAU</b>. Like OREO, ERIE, EIRE, and scores of other words that have 3 vowels and 1 consonant ... very useful to xword constructors<br /><br />
7. Bavaria-based automaker: <b>AUDI</b>. I owned two of these in my lifetime; great cars. Another 4-letter word with three vowels and one consonant<br /><br />
8. Sphere: <b>REALM</b>.<br /><br />
9. Enjoys a favorite novel, say: <b>RE-READS</b>. I am happy when I read a novel, let alone RE-read it<br /><br />
10. Felling tool: <b>AXE</b>. <br /><br />
12. So five minutes ago: <b>PASSE</b>. RETRO also fits, but I don't think anything five minutes old should be considered <b>passe</b><br /> <br />
13. Use a wheelchair's joystick, say: <b>STEER</b>. In the assisted living care community where my mom lives they refer to these vehicles as "scooters"<br /><br />
21. Commensurate (with): <b>ON PAR</b>. A slight CSO to <b>HuskerGary </b>who more often scores a <b>PAR </b>when playing golf ... though the phrase <b>ON PAR </b>has <a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/on-a-par-with">nothing to do with golf</a><br /><br />
22. Zodiac lion: <b>LEO</b>. Folks born under the sign "<b>LEO</b>", and who want to know their 2024 "forecast", it is <a href="https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2024-horoscope-leo.aspx">described here</a><br /><br />
26. Home of the NBA's Pels: <b>NOLA</b>. CSO to all those from the Pelican State, and specifically New Orleans<br /><br />
27. Pancake served with chutney: <b>DOSA</b>. I checked the word out @ [crossword tracker dot com] to see its usage. This is an "archaic" word (crossword-wise) that's making a big comeback, post-pandemic:</p><h4 style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 5px;">Recent usage in crossword puzzles:</h4><ul class="citations" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style-type: square;"><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">Universal Crossword - Dec. 24, 2023</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">Universal Crossword - Sept. 14, 2023</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - March 14, 2023</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">LA Times - Aug. 16, 2022</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - May 2, 2022</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - March 14, 2022</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - April 6, 2021</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - Jan. 26, 2021</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - Jan. 19, 2021</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">USA Today - Sept. 7, 2020</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">New York Times - April 1, 1987</li><li style="margin-bottom: 2px;">New York Times - Feb. 14, 1970</li></ul><p><br />
28. Cereal dish: <b>BOWL</b>.<br /><br />
31. "Casablanca" cafe: <b>RICK'S</b>.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RbDv7XXrPqE?si=Vhl1_GF6pP4LfkZt&controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>
35. Hardly pore over: <b>SKIM</b>. As in "read briefly"<br /><br />
37. Staple in African cuisine: <b>TARO</b>. <br /><br />
38. Country led by the Taoiseach: <b>EIRE</b>. As a lover of whiskies (Irish and Scotch) the ending "ach" is often used on the labels. I'm guessing it's Gaelic. The word <b>EIRE </b>filled in after I got the E, I, and R<br /><br />
40. Academic: <b>MOOT</b>. <b> Moot </b>as in "boot"; not <b>moot </b>as in "mute" (although I do sometimes hear it pronounced this way)<br /><br />
42. "Gimme a break!": <b>YEESH</b>. Earlier in the week a few of you were discussing the proper spelling of "tush" ... "<b>YEESH</b>" and "Yees" are sometimes used interchangeably, and are just a letter off of each other: <a href="https://thecontentauthority.com/blog/yeesh-vs-yees">Yeesh versus Yees</a> <br /><br />
45. Math proposition: <b>THEOREM</b>. We haven't seen this word @ an LA Times puzzle since 2018<br /> <br />
47. Wake up late: <b>SLEEP IN</b>. Something Margaret and I do often ... retirement is fun ... we try to schedule no appointment(s) before 10:30 am<br /><br />
50. Swiss peak: <b>ALP</b>.<br /><br />
52. Sporty Fords: <b>T-BIRDS</b>. "... and we'll have fun, fun, fun 'til my daddy took the <b>T-Bird </b>away"</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/brZfudD4vKA?si=qybJb_L3zy8yDLaR&controls=0&start=1" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>
53. Longstocking of chapter books: <b>PIPPI</b>.<br /><br />
54. "__ and the Night Visitors": <b>AMAHL</b>. An old joke:</p><p><span face="Monda, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">A woman gave birth to twins and gave them up for adoption. One of them went to a family in Egypt and was named “<b>AMAHL</b>” </span></p><p><span face="Monda, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">The other son went to a family in Spain; they named him “<b>Juan</b>.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Monda, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Years later <b>Juan</b> tracks down his birth mother and sent a picture of himself to his Mom.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Monda, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband she wishes she also had a picture of <b>Amahl</b>.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Monda, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Her husband responded, "if you’ve seen <b>Juan</b>, you’ve seen <b>Amahl"</b></p><p><br />
55. Thyme piece: <b>SPRIG</b>. Ya know, if this word was spelled "S<b>B</b>RIG" it would be pronounced the same. Try it ...<br /><br />
59. Vision prefix: <b>EURO</b>. This: <a href="https://eurovision.tv/">Eurovision Song Contest</a><br /><br />
60. Shortage: <b>NEED</b>. Good clue<br /><br />
61. Stage name of electronic musician Richard Melville Hall: <b>MOBY</b>. Another clue/answer that Margaret's son offered when I asked. I guess "___ -Dick" would've been too easy ... but it's interesting that Richard MELVILLE Hall shares his middle name with the author (HERMAN Melville) of the book, "<u>MOBY-Dick</u>"<br /><br />
62. Not odd: <b>EVEN</b>. Anyone care to guess at the smallest EVEN number that is also a prime number?<br /><br />
63. VMI program: <b>ROTC</b>. <a href="https://www.vmi.edu/">Virginia Military Institute</a> is the school (VMI); naturally they have a ROTC program<br /><br />
65. Self starter?: <b>ESS</b>. The letter "<b>S</b>" (pronounced "ESS") starts the word "self" ... it also starts the word "starter"</p><p>And once again we reach the end of the blog. Thanks to Ryan for the fun solve. Please feel free to comment below ... </p><p><br />
</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div><p></p></div>Chairman Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-1571713187011733732024-02-29T03:30:00.005-06:002024-02-29T15:41:00.433-06:00February 29, 2024, Thursday, Margi Stevenson<p> </p><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have it Both Ways<br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/38KJW6GLt-k" width="320" youtube-src-id="38KJW6GLt-k"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Psych: The Musical </i>is a spinoff from<i> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psych" target="_blank">Psych</a>, </i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">a detective comedy-drama TV series (2006 - 2014).</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (currently streaming on <b>Prime</b>)<br /></div><div><br />Today constructor <b>Margi Stevenson</b> presents us with a theme about what is arguably everyone's favorite conjunction: <b><span style="color: red;">AND</span></b> [why settle for just <b>OR</b>?]. Here are her themers (no stars, circles, or reveal) -- <p></p><p>
17A. Tap options?: <b><span style="color: red;">HOT AND COLD</span></b>. There doesn't seem to be a convention for which is on the left and which is on the right.<br /><br />
25A. Poker options?: <b><span style="color: red;">SHOW AND TELL</span></b>. Or an elementary school introduction to public speaking.<br /><br />37A. Flower options?: <b><span style="color: red;">CUT AND DRIED</span></b>. Teri is very adept at the keeping the former from becoming the latter. However deliberately drying flowers is also <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/flowers/how-to-preserve-flowers" target="_blank">a means of preserving them</a>.<br /><br />
52A. Mouth options?: <b><span style="color: red;">OPEN AND SHUT</span>.</b> I need to work on the second option. 😀<br /><br />
61. Boxing options?: <span style="color: red;"><b>DOWN AND OUT</b></span>. If you go <b><span style="color: red;">DOWN</span></b> you've got until the count of 10 before you're <b><span style="color: red;">OUT</span></b>.<br /><br />This theme explication is now <b><span style="color: red;">OVER AND OUT</span></b>. Which could be clued: "CBer <a href="https://nordvpn.com/cybersecurity/glossary/half-duplex/" target="_blank">communications</a> options?". <br /><br />Here's the grid ...<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxqKaLwjkf_Q6hOfhCD01I1sttQblUJL038YZy9mV0zHCqXFQp8KYo4HJ3nSvHgo4WjIm0d7PQJ8Kfv6VyumkUReKsuBg_XmHl5B-ym7nuS7rhG34XcYpeevsXJn_eGU7AQkAXWM-_Xd7vt5B6lUsvd1vFQ86aRRbaxHXwAvz4jWcYBEyEwE9J_XRR0Y/s678/la240229.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="678" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxqKaLwjkf_Q6hOfhCD01I1sttQblUJL038YZy9mV0zHCqXFQp8KYo4HJ3nSvHgo4WjIm0d7PQJ8Kfv6VyumkUReKsuBg_XmHl5B-ym7nuS7rhG34XcYpeevsXJn_eGU7AQkAXWM-_Xd7vt5B6lUsvd1vFQ86aRRbaxHXwAvz4jWcYBEyEwE9J_XRR0Y/w394-h394/la240229.png" width="394" /></a></div>Here's the rest ...<br /><p></p><b>Across:</b><br />
<br />1. Caught wind of: <b>HEARD</b>. You can experience this after the next clue ...<br /><br />
6. Helpless?: <b>SOLO</b>. As today is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gioachino_Rossini" target="_blank">Gioachino Rossini</a>'s 56th birthday it was a no-brainer to play what is arguably the most famous <b>SOLO</b> of all time. Here's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ettore_Bastianini" target="_blank">Ettore Bastianini</a> singing the aria <i>Largo al factotum</i> from the <i>Barber of Seville</i> ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FAlmtVd2CH8" width="320" youtube-src-id="FAlmtVd2CH8"></iframe></div><br />
10. French friends: <b>AMIS</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">AND</span></b>, if this were tomorrow or the next day it might be clued "Kingsley ___", <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsley_Amis" target="_blank">novelist, poet, and critic</a>.<br /><br />
14. Get along: <b>AGREE</b>.<br /><br />
15. Rotten to the core: <b>EVIL</b>. Like Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) in John le Carré's <i>The Night Manager <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MqJGDsePuvk" width="320" youtube-src-id="MqJGDsePuvk"></iframe></div></i><br />
16. Fender flaw: <b>DENT</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">AND</span></b>, if this were tomorrow or the next day it might be clued "Arthur ____, anti-hero of <b>HGTTG</b>" ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eLdiWe_HJv4?start=0&end=130" width="320" youtube-src-id="eLdiWe_HJv4"></iframe></div><br /><b><span style="color: red;">AND</span></b> that will be all of that.<br /><br />17. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
19. Disney princess whose gown is adorned with snowflakes: <b>ELSA</b>. She didn't mean to do it ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FLzfXQSPBOg" width="320" youtube-src-id="FLzfXQSPBOg"></iframe></div><br />20. "I'm so dumb!": <b>IDIOT</b>. I resemble that remark!.<br /><br />
21. Lessen, as pressure: <b>EASE UP</b>.<br /><br />
23. Slumber party wear, for short: <b>PJS</b>.<br /><br />25. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
28. Time-stamp component: <b>DATE</b>.<br /><br />
30. Like oyster shooters: <b>RAW</b>. <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22255/oyster-shooters/" target="_blank">Here's a recipe</a>.
I prefer mine neat with a dab of hot sauce and a vodka chaser on the
side (a half dozen of these and you'll be floating in the Chesapeake!
😀). <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-EIfKf7cloH-5Za3hWLpeBJAnAnIfxWehM2XP7PT8u058EcO5TFsDH1fVzS7rr5UHrJxeCi1YTZUVdQmrKS8EqjeGBFbWw-UBsegVrCdny5OpHMoxSwFkeacYiPf813WEXRRIf7AHPCKfdsYVgNF1MVqKCbpVS_aApRcop5LY2UX3VoZLL8FSqYcEYo/s750/oyster%20shooters.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-EIfKf7cloH-5Za3hWLpeBJAnAnIfxWehM2XP7PT8u058EcO5TFsDH1fVzS7rr5UHrJxeCi1YTZUVdQmrKS8EqjeGBFbWw-UBsegVrCdny5OpHMoxSwFkeacYiPf813WEXRRIf7AHPCKfdsYVgNF1MVqKCbpVS_aApRcop5LY2UX3VoZLL8FSqYcEYo/s320/oyster%20shooters.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Oyster Shooter</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>31. 90° from sur: <b>OESTE</b>. Today's Spanish lesson: "West". As it's 5 letters, it couldn't be <b>EST</b>E -- <span class="HwtZe" lang="fr"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">Spanish for "East".<br /></span></span></span><br />
32. Start of many long weekends: <b>FRIDAY</b>. Also the start of the hard puzzles.<br /><br />
35. Academic figure: <b>DEAN</b>. <br /><br />37. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
41. German automaker once owned by General Motors: <b>OPEL</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel" target="_blank">Opel Automobile GmbH</a>,
usually shortened to Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which
has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since 16 January 2021. It was owned
by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the
PSA Group prior to its merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form
Stellantis in 2021.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmqxYM_XmYwOOeeq7s-gRt3wctA9u5b-gLF_afImZEYrC7235iUOTYxQKlMvS74fjXj53PT-6ctLpQhrmULlnjUphqEO0n6EvuH4sU9cmHma5QLpPfQpfJMPVIDr6i4m4dokJiMhR5ThU6Xrkh247HcPxSCV8T_eHdSEBhOoWPQGSqUG_O0EfyBBjSss/s150/Opel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="133" data-original-width="150" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmqxYM_XmYwOOeeq7s-gRt3wctA9u5b-gLF_afImZEYrC7235iUOTYxQKlMvS74fjXj53PT-6ctLpQhrmULlnjUphqEO0n6EvuH4sU9cmHma5QLpPfQpfJMPVIDr6i4m4dokJiMhR5ThU6Xrkh247HcPxSCV8T_eHdSEBhOoWPQGSqUG_O0EfyBBjSss/w209-h185/Opel.png" width="209" /></a></div><br />
42. Emotional baggage: <b>ISSUES</b>. A common problem between "<b>ITEMS</b>". 😀<br /><br />
45. Hawk's claw: <b>TALON</b>.<br /><br />
49. __ Speedwagon: <b>REO</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REO_Speedwagon" target="_blank"><b>REO Speedwagon</b></a>, or simply REO, is an American rock band from <b>Champaign, Illinois</b>.
Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and
achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Their
best-selling album, <i>Hi Infidelity</i> (1980), contained four US Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies. Here's <i>Keep On Loving You</i> from that album ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nW6v_jrfg_g" width="320" youtube-src-id="nW6v_jrfg_g"></iframe></div><br />51. Upgrade a gravel driveway, say: <b>PAVE</b>.<br />.<br />52. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
56. SoCal airport: <b>LAX</b>.<br /><br />
57. Big citrus: <b>POMELO</b>. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pomelo-fruit" target="_blank">9 Health Benefits of Pomelos</a> -- but be sure to read the caveat at the end if you take statins for high cholesterol.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis45Ql4GWvzpcDXwAfcDr1nub_Yq7YVVtDnhiy_TSaVQj4vtXyt1M8_qUba1RDaxBMBumQmX7pKxAhFL2lP6k6PXAmvGJpyDjQtPVTCd-ftcc2DIXl-IBb3sUiSiONOQLgXAKUQImKgf22GP7C7BsewAt67G3m7E2Sw2D6KWmouVCV1LdJwblABrqhJpA/s5333/Pomelo_fruit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5333" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis45Ql4GWvzpcDXwAfcDr1nub_Yq7YVVtDnhiy_TSaVQj4vtXyt1M8_qUba1RDaxBMBumQmX7pKxAhFL2lP6k6PXAmvGJpyDjQtPVTCd-ftcc2DIXl-IBb3sUiSiONOQLgXAKUQImKgf22GP7C7BsewAt67G3m7E2Sw2D6KWmouVCV1LdJwblABrqhJpA/s320/Pomelo_fruit.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pomelo</td></tr></tbody></table>58. Lipstick mishap: <b>SMEAR</b>.<br /><br />
60. Luminescence: <b>GLOW</b>. E.g the <b>GLOW</b> of the <a href="https://www.space.com/15139-northern-lights-auroras-earth-facts-sdcmp.html" target="_blank"><b>Northern Lights</b> (<b>Aurora Borealis</b>)</a>. A <a href="https://www.vox.com/science/2024/1/31/24047913/solar-maximum-cycle-explained-25-flares-coronal-mass-ejection" target="_blank">celestial event is due to happen this year</a> that may cause them to be seen at much lower latitudes.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcUixicx0v_X2JYTUmXWfSPZuhfOY5vfKKrlS3kpwWdKSOoQnm1jIhyphenhyphenA4AFl5ao2Wzk5Pq2wfJ1-b9Im_cjJpsECqwjsEl6NxTp53EpISSnSqejgRKDpXjepOV-DLkNY9ipd1X9an8fo0TwgGa-ELOnwSDvZp5F88iSLBhuWKf8ag7nRF5JJQZJFicj0/s650/Aurora%20borealis.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="650" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcUixicx0v_X2JYTUmXWfSPZuhfOY5vfKKrlS3kpwWdKSOoQnm1jIhyphenhyphenA4AFl5ao2Wzk5Pq2wfJ1-b9Im_cjJpsECqwjsEl6NxTp53EpISSnSqejgRKDpXjepOV-DLkNY9ipd1X9an8fo0TwgGa-ELOnwSDvZp5F88iSLBhuWKf8ag7nRF5JJQZJFicj0/w386-h217/Aurora%20borealis.webp" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Aurora Borealis</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>61. [Theme clue]<br /><br />
66. Forearm bone: <b>ULNA</b>. Can also be clued as "Radius partner" ...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQr5XJWF7adPps2Be8Az933F6PViuITCYYiHw4fPLfiRqAuxDIU72wU9nCWsy0RecufkNP1PTdhWC6ljCFla546FIssWPSKDMcFac5J6RUcEswL0SpyL46L8Ycur1p1X4Uf3KlhLruQzBHkVEaHHJRNxH7v1C0L1p614HfrYS-mVVNIG8rxOurNdmc1c/s769/ulna.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="632" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQr5XJWF7adPps2Be8Az933F6PViuITCYYiHw4fPLfiRqAuxDIU72wU9nCWsy0RecufkNP1PTdhWC6ljCFla546FIssWPSKDMcFac5J6RUcEswL0SpyL46L8Ycur1p1X4Uf3KlhLruQzBHkVEaHHJRNxH7v1C0L1p614HfrYS-mVVNIG8rxOurNdmc1c/s320/ulna.webp" width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Radius and Ulna</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>67. Field of study: <b>AREA</b>.<br /><br />
68. Huevos rancheros condiment: <b>SALSA</b>. <a href="https://cookieandkate.com/huevos-rancheros-recipe/">Here's a recipe</a>.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2xsgI7l0mlIyQ63LZiDGAbc2SvMAXIk31zRuFgS9BraeBYkLlsJ3MpCXUrX5QT-9Qc2v6iy1JhIM0thUQXgHuqI95qgdp0-Ef_oD1D446FX-toE7GZIVYWoOHgxLvd31_miTPnwbUhY0AcKcQWU0fTqVxzBSCx-PmtJAH1FK0bTyKX_OjbU4ni0SxN8/s757/huevos-rancheros-recipe-550x757.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2xsgI7l0mlIyQ63LZiDGAbc2SvMAXIk31zRuFgS9BraeBYkLlsJ3MpCXUrX5QT-9Qc2v6iy1JhIM0thUQXgHuqI95qgdp0-Ef_oD1D446FX-toE7GZIVYWoOHgxLvd31_miTPnwbUhY0AcKcQWU0fTqVxzBSCx-PmtJAH1FK0bTyKX_OjbU4ni0SxN8/s320/huevos-rancheros-recipe-550x757.webp" width="232" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Huevos Rancheros</span></b>.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>69. Overly inquisitive: <b>NOSY</b>.<br /><br />
70. Baking amt.: <b>TBSP</b>.<br /><br />
71. Fix, as text: <b>EMEND</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br />
<br />1. Scoffer's laugh: <b>HAH</b>.<br /><br />
2. Psychoanalysis subject: <b>EGO</b>. Today's Latin lesson: <b>I</b>.<br /><br />
3. Like one who can really draw a crowd?: <b>ARTISTIC</b>. For example ... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zkGSzb5-og4" width="320" youtube-src-id="zkGSzb5-og4"></iframe></div><br />4. Audition (for): <b>READ</b>.<br /><br />
5. "Tree of Smoke" novelist Johnson: <b>DENIS</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_Smoke" target="_blank">Tree of Smoke</a> is a 2007 novel by American author <b>Denis Johnson </b>(July 1, 1949 – May 24, 2017) which won the <b>National Book Award for Fiction</b> in 2007 and was a finalist for the <b>Pulitzer Prize</b>.
It is about a man named Skip Sands who joins the CIA in 1965, and
begins working in Vietnam during the American involvement there.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhsIFabuA_f42JQY4M9OrMQM3FvKVkIE1JMMMcVrbD4UPEA193nAWdwJUq8dWPFQJ7Mj8g4sH9ho9u3MeGKhIiWB1n9wk_JI6-V0hx6KTk3nYDPqTwpdDi6cTQFPvvx3-XSClNyPX61sXjpXkQRITlRLJlQ-iBCUq0OnKdGceYmijv6wZ1uqahQGpdmc/s266/Denis_Johnson,_Berlin_2003.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="220" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhsIFabuA_f42JQY4M9OrMQM3FvKVkIE1JMMMcVrbD4UPEA193nAWdwJUq8dWPFQJ7Mj8g4sH9ho9u3MeGKhIiWB1n9wk_JI6-V0hx6KTk3nYDPqTwpdDi6cTQFPvvx3-XSClNyPX61sXjpXkQRITlRLJlQ-iBCUq0OnKdGceYmijv6wZ1uqahQGpdmc/w250-h302/Denis_Johnson,_Berlin_2003.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Denis Johnson</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>6. Pie chart slice: <b>SECTOR</b>.<br /><br />
7. Ab __: from the beginning: <b>OVO</b>. But what came before the <b>OVO</b>?<br /><br />
8. Short, for short: <b>LIL</b>. E.g. apparently many rappers are height challenged. 😀<br /><br />
9. Of yesteryear: <b>OLDEN</b>.<br /><br />
10. "__ Fideles": <b>ADESTE</b>. More Latin: "Oh come all ye faithful" ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/52_lB7kpJ7E" width="320" youtube-src-id="52_lB7kpJ7E"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.liveabout.com/adeste-fideles-english-and-latin-lyrics-2701295" target="_blank">Lyrics and translation</a><br /></div><div>11. Wild brawls: <b>MELEES</b>.<br /><br />
12. Slight: <b>INSULT</b>.<br /><br />
13. Rice, in some cuisine: <b>STAPLE</b>.<br /><br />
18. "I'm so dumb!": <b>DOH</b>.<br /><br />
22. Mortal lover of Aphrodite and Persephone: <b>ADONIS</b>. <b><a href="https://mythopedia.com/topics/adonis" target="_blank">ADONIS</a></b> was an exceptionally handsome young man. He was so handsome, in fact, that the goddesses <b>Aphrodite</b> and <b>Persephone</b>
competed for his love. Though they were ultimately forced to share the
young man, Adonis favored Aphrodite and was best known as her lover. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq6tsMNvH44K897908yB9fP-3Qb1KjyvQNc8oFB6pP4SfG3TwWyhRc34r54kPfWyuukbdfnQD4DqUVqccRlEpxeS-Ty7AEOkzwmhBi290CenRM2OiiUi43t1KoQPZi2d27SnYqSiY0sgK5G-5rRDmEB5MzUCNwSG4PvBoJiZFrhcIC8tKCvUmBljL9Zg/s340/Adonis.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq6tsMNvH44K897908yB9fP-3Qb1KjyvQNc8oFB6pP4SfG3TwWyhRc34r54kPfWyuukbdfnQD4DqUVqccRlEpxeS-Ty7AEOkzwmhBi290CenRM2OiiUi43t1KoQPZi2d27SnYqSiY0sgK5G-5rRDmEB5MzUCNwSG4PvBoJiZFrhcIC8tKCvUmBljL9Zg/s320/Adonis.jpg" width="188" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Adonis</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table>23. Common email attachment: <b>PDF</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDF" target="_blank">Portable Document Format</a>, a de facto standard developed by the Adobe, Inc.<br /><br />
24. Preserves preserver: <b>JAR</b>.<br /><br />
26. Imitates a penguin: <b>WADDLES</b>. A <b>PSA</b> from our Antarctic friends ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BlMo3C4dAPw" width="320" youtube-src-id="BlMo3C4dAPw"></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Stay safe on ice - walk like a penguin!</span></b><br /></div><div><br />
27. Wowed: <b>AWED</b>.<br /><br />
29. Part of a 35-Across's address: <b>EDU</b>.<br /><br />
33. Lacking a musical key: <b>ATONAL</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atonality" target="_blank">This does not appear to be a well-defined term</a>. While it is associated more with music of the 20th century, atonality was used as early as 1885 in Franz Liszt's <i>Bagatelle sans tonalité, S.216a, </i>here played by <b>Yulianna Avdeeva</b> ...<i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RxRxwxq0QxI" width="320" youtube-src-id="RxRxwxq0QxI"></iframe></div>
34. Terrier's bark: <b>YAP</b>.<br /><br />
36. "Midsommar" filmmaker Aster: <b>ARI</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsommar" target="_blank">Sorry, even the trailer is rated R</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccyKTZQxxcCgPoMyCMfx-TPqlznneFvVf75sSMOKhakqq2SE4tkPFzJmUMIRNjSijVx-J96V2xt-3I3jCBm9111G1rQKm-sZySWh6Qsg-fA-wKKqnK4KKbL73Cv2HMSCxkoJlnsmyfV1z7JV7quv4YClgVMP8rPoPRw93NzrtOMvAIUZbUV9aw0aI_Zs/s354/Midsommar_(2019_film_poster).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="239" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccyKTZQxxcCgPoMyCMfx-TPqlznneFvVf75sSMOKhakqq2SE4tkPFzJmUMIRNjSijVx-J96V2xt-3I3jCBm9111G1rQKm-sZySWh6Qsg-fA-wKKqnK4KKbL73Cv2HMSCxkoJlnsmyfV1z7JV7quv4YClgVMP8rPoPRw93NzrtOMvAIUZbUV9aw0aI_Zs/s320/Midsommar_(2019_film_poster).png" width="216" /></a></div><br />
38. Unhip type: <b>NERD</b>. <b>DWEEBS</b>, but not <b>GEEKS</b>.<br /><br />
39. Uncanny ability, for short: <b>ESP</b>. <b>Extra Sensory Perception</b>, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6396695/" target="_blank">a scientifically unhip thing to believe in</a>. 😀<br /><br />
40. Job for an actor playing identical twins, say: <b>DUAL ROLE</b>.<br /><br />
43. "Hadestown" Tony nominee Noblezada: <b>EVA</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadestown" target="_blank"><i>Hadestown</i></a>
is a 2010 sung-through musical (i.e. an opera -- but it's probably
best not to call it that 😀) with music, lyrics, and book by <b>Anaïs Mitchell</b>. It tells a version of the ancient Greek myth of <b>Orpheus and Eurydice</b>.
Eurydice, a young girl looking for something to eat, goes to work in a
hellish industrial version of the Greek underworld to escape poverty and
the cold, and her poor singer-songwriter lover Orpheus comes to attempt
to rescue her. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/feb/22/hadestown-review-lyric-theatre-london" target="_blank">Here's a recent review in the Guardian of the London staging</a>.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSbU17RxC4XQ6kqpvcO19_RNCAIX1d3dTvFSEH8ZUrQ9VFxgQLO879Kns8SCLiOg1nKV0olLWBl5DVy9uBv6MnF3JNELjPm_uHHQc25XgC-JrYx_cAYl3cEgrJ3DZ_HGRPI69pM18I6aYvSlWm905PvNuMWN8WeZ14NJXOkaaM3qnN-JCpBV6qH6jP7E/s707/Eva%20Noblezada.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="707" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSbU17RxC4XQ6kqpvcO19_RNCAIX1d3dTvFSEH8ZUrQ9VFxgQLO879Kns8SCLiOg1nKV0olLWBl5DVy9uBv6MnF3JNELjPm_uHHQc25XgC-JrYx_cAYl3cEgrJ3DZ_HGRPI69pM18I6aYvSlWm905PvNuMWN8WeZ14NJXOkaaM3qnN-JCpBV6qH6jP7E/s320/Eva%20Noblezada.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Eva Noblezada</span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>44. Possible reason for an R rating: <b>SEX</b>. This film was rated <b>R </b>for<b> SEX </b>and nudity but this trailer is rated <b>PG</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Leading_Role" target="_blank">Emma Stone won a BAFTA</a> for Best Actress for her performance ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RlbR5N6veqw" width="320" youtube-src-id="RlbR5N6veqw"></iframe></div><br />45. 1986 movie partly filmed at San Diego's Air Station Miramar: <b>TOP GUN</b>. <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gun" target="_blank">TOP GUN</a></b> is a 1986 American action drama film inspired by an article titled "Top Guns", written by <b>Ehud Yonay</b> and published in California magazine three years earlier. It stars <b>Tom Cruise</b>
as Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a young naval aviator aboard
the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. "Top Gun" is the name of the <b>United States Navy's</b> <b>Fighter Weapons School</b> at<b> Air Station Miramar</b> in San Diego, California. For some reason <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yv8yAAAAIBAJ&pg=5023%2C5822168" target="_blank">this school was moved to the Nevada desert in 1996</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-yn6YEYK5cN0quOH5vg18UvgKsE2wgv_ECkS233g4WTq1B1yELpvMLnbbChUHeFIt5bQKaVp9CoH_sZ9V0fdwiEJHOakRBJGnvtx-c7KaPEBKJUb_g8kuFqMUrRaouA6LYP8FJszNm_nnjbueolKfQ-7Nwu6IZ_pfw8terQuPzhOhucOzxvRHLa8BeA/s381/Top_Gun_Movie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-yn6YEYK5cN0quOH5vg18UvgKsE2wgv_ECkS233g4WTq1B1yELpvMLnbbChUHeFIt5bQKaVp9CoH_sZ9V0fdwiEJHOakRBJGnvtx-c7KaPEBKJUb_g8kuFqMUrRaouA6LYP8FJszNm_nnjbueolKfQ-7Nwu6IZ_pfw8terQuPzhOhucOzxvRHLa8BeA/s320/Top_Gun_Movie.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>46. "The Trials of __": Rick Riordan series based on Greek myths: <b>APOLLO</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trials_of_Apollo" target="_blank">The Trials of Apollo</a>
is a pentalogy of fantasy adventure and mythological fiction novels
written by American author Rick Riordan that collectively form a sequel
to the Heroes of Olympus series.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kQcGxxUKWJ2DjV5VIDLaNLhSHghNu4qZ_8hVFDS9TuSoCu60BIWUrp8muzFlnUa0o88KtEoNnqKKQQaluTGDnzzlbqZgibrsSwYcNUnmGixpSzEEoHmVR_JxyTEEnfIsjzLwVXjBr2KQV0NWN07yWuH8rztyYd_UDW97fn2XT70XpV5a8cs4-FZnAKM/s189/The_Trials_of_Apollo_logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="189" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kQcGxxUKWJ2DjV5VIDLaNLhSHghNu4qZ_8hVFDS9TuSoCu60BIWUrp8muzFlnUa0o88KtEoNnqKKQQaluTGDnzzlbqZgibrsSwYcNUnmGixpSzEEoHmVR_JxyTEEnfIsjzLwVXjBr2KQV0NWN07yWuH8rztyYd_UDW97fn2XT70XpV5a8cs4-FZnAKM/w213-h199/The_Trials_of_Apollo_logo.png" width="213" /></a></div>47. Small citrus: <b>LEMONS</b>.<br /><br />
48. Like freeway ramps: <b>ONE WAY</b>.<br /><br />
50. "Nice burn!": <b>OH SNAP</b>. <b><a href="https://slang.net/meaning/oh_snap" target="_blank">OH SNAP</a></b>
is a slang expression of surprise. It is similar to whoa and woah and
also used when someone is insulted in an embarrassing manner.<br /><br />
53. Greet silently: <b>NOD AT</b>.<br /><br />
54. Actress Thurman: <b>UMA</b>. For obvious reasons I've never seen this film ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7kSuas6mRpk" width="320" youtube-src-id="7kSuas6mRpk"></iframe></div><br />55. On edge: <b>TENSE</b>.<br /><br />
59. "Ferrari" actor Driver: <b>ADAM</b>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_(2023_film)" target="_blank">Ferrari is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film</a> directed by Michael Mann and written by Troy Kennedy Martin. Based on the 1991 biography <i>Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine</i> by motorsport journalist <b>Brock Yates</b>,
the film follows the personal and professional struggles of Enzo
Ferrari, the Italian racer and founder of the car manufacturer <b>Ferrari S.p.A</b>. What better actor to play the star than <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Driver" target="_blank"><b>ADAM</b> Driver</a>?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ERIBTIlVVJQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="ERIBTIlVVJQ"></iframe></div>62. Scepter top: <b>ORB</b>.<br /><br />
63. Director Anderson: <b>WES</b>. One of my favorite directors. Here's a trailer for his most recent film <i>Asteroid City</i>,
which can best be described as -- "quirky". The cast includes Tom
Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie, and Adrian Brody ...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7CdPhrCRc3o?start=0&end=140" width="320" youtube-src-id="7CdPhrCRc3o"></iframe></div><br />64. Gp. featured in 45-Down: <b>USN</b>.<br /><br />
65. Skosh: <b>TAD</b>.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Cheers,<br />Bill<br /><br />And as always, thanks to Teri for
proof reading and for her constructive criticism.<br /><br />waseeley
<br /><br />
</div>waseeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01486819496295875624noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53281960104162117572024-02-28T02:30:00.001-06:002024-02-28T02:30:00.125-06:00Wednesday February 28, 2024. Natalie Murphy<div><b>Theme: If we could turn back time. </b>The word "DAY is hidden in each theme entry, but spelt backwards. Not easy to find. Nota bene: each YAD is split across two words.<br /><br />21. Beach community in L.A.'s South Bay: <b><span style="color: #38761d;">PLA</span><span style="color: red;">YA D</span><span style="color: #38761d;">EL REY</span></b>. A seaside suburb in the Santa Monica Bay and the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California. As of 2018, the community had a population of 16,230 people.</div><div><br /></div><div>26. Customer who buys a gadget as soon as it's available: <b><span style="color: #38761d;">EARL</span><span style="color: red;">Y AD</span><span style="color: #38761d;">OPTER</span></b>. an early customer of a given company, product, or technology. The term originates from Everett M. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations. They ususally pay the highest price.</div><div><br /></div><div>43. Guidance at just the right moment: <b><span style="color: #38761d;">TIMEL</span><span style="color: red;">Y AD</span><span style="color: #38761d;">VICE</span></b>. Exactly as defined in the clue.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>50. Time to do things out of order, or what appears in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across: <b>BACKWARD DAY</b>. National Backwards Day, celebrated on January 31st each year, is a whimsical and fun-filled observance that encourages people to do things in reverse or unconventional ways.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hi Gang, JazzBumpa here, thinking about driving <i>a Toyota</i> in reverse. But let's go at this puzzle in a straightforward way. </div><div><br /></div><b>Across:</b><div><b><br /></b>
1. Like purchases made while playing freemium games: <b>IN APP</b>. With some apps, you can buy additional content or services within the app. We call these "in-app purchases." Here are some examples of in-app purchases: A sword that gives you more power in a game. A key that unlocks more features of an app. Virtual currency that can be used for purchases.<br /><br />
6. Hanging on every word, say: <b>RAPT</b>. Completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing.<br /><br />
10. Golf course transport: <b>CART</b>. A small motorized vehicle for golfers and their equipment.<br /><br />
14. Storm-tracking device: <b>RADAR</b>. A system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other objects, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected off the object back to the source. Radar spelt backwards is __________.<br /><br />
15. Cincinnati's state: <b>OHIO</b>. A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ohio borders Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Of the 50 U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area. With a population of nearly 11.8 million, Ohio is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated state. Its capital and largest city is Columbus, with other large population centers including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron, and Toledo. Ohio is nicknamed the "Buckeye State" after its Ohio buckeye trees, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes".[10] Its flag is the only non-rectangular flag of all U.S. states. Giraffes are not native to Ohio because buckeyes are poisonous to them.<br /><br />
16. Taiwan-based laptop giant: <b>ACER</b>. Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation specializing in advanced electronics technology, headquartered in Xizhi, New Taipei City.<br /><br />
17. "Skyfall" singer: <b>ADELE</b>. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins MBE (born 5 May 1988), known mononymously as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter. She is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Adele has received numerous accolades including 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.<br /><br />
18. __ bene: <b>NOTA</b>. A Latin phrase meaning "note well". It is often abbreviated as NB or n.b., and first appeared in English writing c. 1711.<br /><br />
19. "Space Jam" bunny voiced by Kath Soucie: <b>LOLA</b>. Lola Bunny is a Looney Tunes cartoon character portrayed as an anthropomorphic female bunny created by Warner Bros. Pictures. She is generally depicted as Bugs Bunny's girlfriend. She first appeared in the 1996 film Space Jam.<br /><br />
20. Oldest Bobbsey daughter: <b>NAN</b>. The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for 75 years, the Stratemeyer Syndicate's longest-running series of American children's novels, written under the pseudonym Laura Lee Hope. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published from 1987 through 1992. The books related the adventures of the children of the upper-middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who were twelve years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who were six. Does anybody read them any more? Imagine NAN facing in the other direction.</div><div><br />
24. Scottish Highlander: <b>GAEL</b>. (Especially in historical contexts) a member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples inhabiting Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.<br /><br />
25. Calendar entries: <b>EVENTS</b>. An occasion planed for a certain lpace and time.<br /><br />
31. Woodshop grippers: <b>VISES</b>. A mechanical apparatus used to secure an object to allow work to be performed on it. Vises have two parallel jaws, one fixed and the other movable, threaded in and out by a screw and lever. <br /><br />
32. "Aw, darn!": <b>RATS</b>. Exclamation of disappointment or dismay. But it's bright in reverse.<br /><br />
33. Sweet potato: <b>YAM</b>. Not the same thing. We've been over this. Especially in MAY.<br /><br />
36. "__ done the same thing!": <b>I'D'VE</b>. I would have.<br /><br />
37. "The Cider House Rules" Oscar winner Michael: <b>CAINE</b>. Sir Michael Caine CBE [b 1933] is an English retired actor. Known for his distinctive Cockney accent, he has appeared in more than 160 films over a career spanning eight decades and is considered a British film icon. <br /><br />
39. Beauty mark: <b>MOLE</b>. A normal skin growth that develops when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in groups. They appear as small, dark marks, or sometimes flesh-coloured small bumps, on your skin. Moles can appear in a range of different colours, shapes and sizes.<br /><br />
40. Napkin holder: <b>LAP</b>. The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person, suitable for placing a napkin or computer. In retrospect, it could be your friend.<br /><br />
41. Cast a ballot: <b>VOTE</b>. A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice.<br /><br />
42. All fired up: <b>EAGER</b>. Wanting to do or have something very much.<br /><br />
46. "Ooh, makes sense": <b>AH, I SEE</b>. Expression of enlightened agreement.<br /><br />
49. __ and ends: <b>ODDS</b>. Miscellaneous articles or remnants.<br /><br />
53. Enormous: <b>BIG</b>. Huge<br /><br />
56. Working hard: <b>AT IT</b>. Or arguing, or something . . .<br /><br />
57. Verbally attacked, with "into": <b>TORE</b>. A verbal assault.<br /><br />
58. Like some breakfast tea: <b>IRISH</b>. Irish Breakfast Tea is a type of black tea that has been a beloved beverage in Ireland and around the world for centuries. This tea is known for its robust and bold flavor, as well as its invigorating effects, making it a popular choice for a morning cuppa. Nota bene: Irish Tea is not grown in Ireland.<br /><br />
60. "__ a Lady": Tom Jones classic: <b>SHE'S</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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61. Brunch, e.g.: <b>MEAL</b>. A meal is an eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes consumption of food. The names used for specific meals in English vary, depending on the speaker's culture, the time of day, or the size of the meal.<br /><br />
62. Terse denial: <b>NOT ME</b>. Properly should be NOT I, but nobody talks like that.<br /><br />
63. Quaint "Listen!": <b>HARK</b>. Pay attention!<br /><br />
64. Quiche base: <b>EGGS</b>. Oval or round objects laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, or invertebrates, usually containin developing embryos. The eggs of birds are enclosed in a chalky shell, while those of reptiles are in a leathery membrane.<br /><br />
65. V-formation flyers: <b>GEESE</b>. A goose is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser and Branta. Some other birds, mostly related to the shelducks, have "goose" as part of their names. They also lay eggs,<br /><br />
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1. Persia, today: <b>IRAN</b>. Iran, also known as Persia and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Iraq to the west and Turkey to the northwest, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. It covers an area of 1.648 million square kilometers (0.64 million square miles), making it the world's 17th-largest country. Iran has around 90 million people, making it the world's 17th most populous country. Its capital and largest city is Tehran with around 16 million people in its metropolitan area.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qIKyBgj7z1o5n7_PT4MJcptlywpdxOEzpCR1YUMNJt74nhQNhXP5rgLApWpKbMAHaDlK2aZQZRqYoECVK7jWAk52GCCD5B7O_rR7ENYWFyC-fmgMf_dcAoHnL1h3MfWGOV5DqJTJ-7syOyOQ1ONH4AaANMk6WumggP-0I394sekscek-p6VQCSovP4o/s998/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%201.52.42%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="998" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qIKyBgj7z1o5n7_PT4MJcptlywpdxOEzpCR1YUMNJt74nhQNhXP5rgLApWpKbMAHaDlK2aZQZRqYoECVK7jWAk52GCCD5B7O_rR7ENYWFyC-fmgMf_dcAoHnL1h3MfWGOV5DqJTJ-7syOyOQ1ONH4AaANMk6WumggP-0I394sekscek-p6VQCSovP4o/w400-h361/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%201.52.42%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br />
2. Spanish "nothing": <b>NADA</b>. Literal<br /><br />
3. Yemen's Gulf of __: <b>ADEN</b>.<br /><br />
4. Buddy: <b>PAL</b>. Amigo, chum, bestie. Reversed when you sit down.<br /><br />
5. Takes care of charges in advance: <b>PRE-PAYS</b>. Pay up front, or earlier,<br /><br />
6. 2018 NL Rookie of the Year Acuña Jr.: <b>RONALD</b>. Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. [1997] is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. After signing with the Braves as an international free agent in 2014, Acuña made his MLB debut in 2018, and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.<br /><br />
7. "Howdy, Cap'n!": <b>AHOY</b>. A shout used, especially by people in boats, to attract attention: Ahoy there! used, especially on a boat, when you see something, usually something that is in the distance: Land ahoy! Ship ahoy!<br /><br />
8. Bread with a pocket: <b>PITA</b>. A flat rounded slightly leavened bread, originally from the Middle East, with a hollow inside like a pocket, which can be filled with food. <br /><br />
9. Marioverse racer with pink braids: <b>TOADETTE</b>. A female Toad who appears as a playable character in various spin-off games throughout the Mario series.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwLvTAvLwn-i1yuW9PMkIX2k1hBhkhp3tv8RBV7y3r4MQK2xIhBJrSRweHVGFquLKsZIuU7DQv41yNeAv6a89EuIarJ-XtmwPvPxOeVcaZR30FZkH70d5BvkvqPWlm6zZngGEh9KaH4jehqRRRdAbaCNYV0f272Y18sor_rxwWBP45sx-sNDVckc8D34/s494/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.08.51%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="494" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwLvTAvLwn-i1yuW9PMkIX2k1hBhkhp3tv8RBV7y3r4MQK2xIhBJrSRweHVGFquLKsZIuU7DQv41yNeAv6a89EuIarJ-XtmwPvPxOeVcaZR30FZkH70d5BvkvqPWlm6zZngGEh9KaH4jehqRRRdAbaCNYV0f272Y18sor_rxwWBP45sx-sNDVckc8D34/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.08.51%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://mariofanon.fandom.com/wiki/Toadette">She's feeling in the pink</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>
10. Telemarketer: <b>CALLER</b>. Salespeople who are employed by a company to telephone people in order to persuade them to buy the company's products or services, typically at dinner time. <br /><br />
11. __ squash: <b>ACORN</b>. An acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://merriam-webster.com/assets/mw/static/art/dict/acornsqu.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="193" height="298" src="https://merriam-webster.com/assets/mw/static/art/dict/acornsqu.gif" width="320" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acorn%20squash">Goes well with orange crush</a></span></u></b></div></b><div><br /><br />
12. Rented again: <b>RELET</b>. Rent (a property) for a further period or to a new tenant.<br /><br />
13. Cafeteria stack: <b>TRAYS</b>. Flat, shallow containers with raised rims, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items.<br /><br />
22. Grassy meadow: <b>LEA</b>. An open area of grassy or arable land.<br /><br />
23. Nights before: <b>EVES</b>. The day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion.<br /><br />
24. Delight: <b>GLEE</b>. Great delight. Originally, the joy one gets from singing, hence glee clubs as singing ensembles.<br /><br />
26. Wicked: <b>EVIL</b>. Bad and nasty. In real time if you turn it around.<br /><br />
27. Verdi opera set in Egypt: <b>AIDA</b>. A tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt. The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.</div><div><br />
28. "Tell me if you're coming" letters: <b>RSVP</b>. RSVP is an initialism derived from the French phrase Répondez s'il vous plaît, literally meaning "Respond, if it pleases you", or just "Please respond", to require confirmation of an invitation.<br /><br />
29. Protruding window: <b>ORIEL</b>. A large window built out from a wall and resting on a bracket or a corbel.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fabglassandmirror.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Types-of-Bay-Windows.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="800" height="316" src="https://www.fabglassandmirror.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Types-of-Bay-Windows.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://www.fabglassandmirror.com/blog/types-of-bay-windows/">There are pros and cons</a></u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br />
30. Skillet: <b>PAN</b>. A flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically 20 to 30 cm in diameter with relatively low sides that flare outwards, a long handle, and no lid. <br /><br />
33. "Pic-a-nic" basket-stealing bear: <b>YOGI</b>.</div><div><br /></div>
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34. Smart __: wiseacre: <b>ALEC</b>. A person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything. Frex, I know this should be ALECK.<br /><br />
35. Little more than: <b>MERE</b>. That is solely or no more or better than what is specified.<br /><br />
37. "Bring it on!": <b>COME AT ME</b>. Used to express confidence in meeting a challenge.<br /><br />
38. Consumed: <b>ATE</b>. Eat, drink, or ingest food or drink.<br /><br />
39. Dallas NBA team, for short: <b>MAVS</b>. The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. The team plays its home games at the American Airlines Center, which it shares with the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars.<br /><br />
41. Perspective: <b>VIEW</b>. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.<br /><br />
42. Going around in circles?: <b>EDDYING</b>. As water, air or smoke.<br /><br />
43. "Naughty!": <b>TSK-TSK</b>. A tongue-clicking sound expressing disapproval or annoyance.<br /><br />
44. Alpine songs: <b>YODELS</b>. a form of singing which involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch chest register and the high-pitch head register or falsetto. This vocal technique is used in many cultures worldwide.<br /><br />
45. Poet laureate Limón: <b>ADA</b>. Ada Limón [b. 1976] is an American poet. On July 12, 2022, she was named the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States by the Librarian of Congress. This made her the first Latina to be Poet Laureate of the United States. She's the same, any way you look at her.<br /><br />
46. Embarrass: <b>ABASH</b>. A feeling of shame or being disconcerted or embarrassed.<br /><br />
47. Branch of yoga: <b>HATHA</b>. A yoga system of physical exercises and breathing control.<br /><br />
48. Less welcoming: <b>ICIER</b>. More unfriendly or hostile.<br /><br />
51. "Walkabout" director Nicolas: <b>ROEG</b>. Nicolas Jack Roeg CBE BSC [1928 -2018] was an English film director and cinematographer, best known for directing Performance, Walkabout, Don't Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Bad Timing and The Witches.<br /><br />
52. "RuPaul's __ Race": <b>DRAG</b>. A reality show in which a group of talented drag queens compete in challenges to impress host RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, to win a cash prize along with a crown and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. <br /><br />
53. Tasting menu portion: <b>BITE</b>. A very small portion of food.<br /><br />
54. Schools of belief: -<b>ISMS</b>. A suffix denoting the act, practice, or process of doing a particular thing in a particular way. <br /><br />
55. Clarified butter: <b>GHEE</b>. Ghee is made by melting regular butter. The butter separates into liquid fats and milk solids. Once separated, the milk solids are removed, which means that ghee has less lactose than butter. <br /><br />
59. Maki sushi topper: <b>ROE</b>. The fully ripe internal egg masses in the ovaries, or the released external egg masses, of fish and certain marine animals such as shrimp, scallop, sea urchins and squid. As a seafood, roe is used both as a cooked ingredient in many dishes, and as a raw ingredient for delicacies such as caviar.<br /><br />
</div><div>That's it for today. Hope it didn't set you back too much,</div><div><br /></div><div>Cool regards!</div><div>JzB</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNjGBXlPd3Y03WQN81fflKkXWsU3KBRtRLcmfYF58qeGUl9jNOC3BwlaOEtZZlC0DzjEwh2_L51U37i8-v05hvaU0bnkVWmTRaVWaKPjBk480zaa98d65Iod8dtTBCFF2ri846vsEAh-qh9NTD72UsHwR8okG9Py2yerG-jp8oVBmNg1YP-3_9VghSPU/s1044/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%209.19.47%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1044" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNjGBXlPd3Y03WQN81fflKkXWsU3KBRtRLcmfYF58qeGUl9jNOC3BwlaOEtZZlC0DzjEwh2_L51U37i8-v05hvaU0bnkVWmTRaVWaKPjBk480zaa98d65Iod8dtTBCFF2ri846vsEAh-qh9NTD72UsHwR8okG9Py2yerG-jp8oVBmNg1YP-3_9VghSPU/w400-h398/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%209.19.47%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Jazzbumpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11679380373118234352024-02-27T03:30:00.018-06:002024-02-27T03:30:00.138-06:00Tuesday, February 27, 2024 ~ Jared GoudsmitHappy Tuesday Folks! Today is going to be short & sweet. I was taking an extra propane tank to the garage, tripped over outdoor cushions, and fell ass over teakettle onto my cactus last night. What a pain in the toosch! [Sp?]<br /><br />17. *Manga series also known as "Mach GoGoGo": <b>SPEED RACER</b>.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="252" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GL3cFtfV1TE" width="303" youtube-src-id="GL3cFtfV1TE"></iframe><br />Oh, did I love this cartoon in the '70's.</div><br />
29. *Captain Morgan product: <b>SPICED RUM</b>.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu08huUWbmXj6kLDp1Rf-Tw2aaiCbLF8GVXc1HhYEiBLK4GpCRTFhzO9vM5kLahxnRm61sMQfN11o_D2MSXNon2MV3umcq2iWv4-6IV8R6ZC5YbjbIu8plNrtSzHTES4mXNia89kc9J76xyKvIXWaU_V0shyphenhyphenLBVhDoc0MLxr5JMADwUgMaFGCq_7lIaOI/s376/morgan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="303" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu08huUWbmXj6kLDp1Rf-Tw2aaiCbLF8GVXc1HhYEiBLK4GpCRTFhzO9vM5kLahxnRm61sMQfN11o_D2MSXNon2MV3umcq2iWv4-6IV8R6ZC5YbjbIu8plNrtSzHTES4mXNia89kc9J76xyKvIXWaU_V0shyphenhyphenLBVhDoc0MLxr5JMADwUgMaFGCq_7lIaOI/s320/morgan.png" width="258" /></a></div><br />
47. *Iced bun, e.g.: <b>SWEET ROLL</b>.<br /><br />
64. *Yuletide excursion: <b>SLEIGH RIDE</b>.<br /><br />
40. Ceiling beams, or a three-word hint for the answers to the starred clues: <b><span style="color: red;">R</span> AFTER <span style="color: red;">S</span></b>.<br /> <br />
What you think? A nice breezy puzzle that keeps the reveal hidden 'til the end.<br /><br />
<b>Across:</b><br />
1. British pop singer Lewis: <b>LEONA</b>. The only pop singer I know is Huey but he's from CA.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vzo-EL_62fQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="Vzo-EL_62fQ"></iframe></div><br />
6. Stuff in a trough: <b>SLOP</b>. Oink.<br /><br />
10. Sea blue: <b>AQUA</b>.<br /><br />
14. Winter X Games host city: <b>ASPEN</b>. #Snowboard<br /><br />
15. Word before or after man: <b>CAVE</b>. HG showed you a snap of my "Cave" last Sat.<br /><br />
16. Reynolds of "Boogie Nights": <b>BURT</b>. He was also in Smokey & the Bandit w/ Sally Field & and the incomparable Jackie Gleason.<div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ciUV77AzIB4" width="320" youtube-src-id="ciUV77AzIB4"></iframe></div><br /><br /> 17. [See: Theme]<br /><br />
19. Latvia's capital: <b>RIGA</b>.<br /><br />
20. Condensed, for short: Abbr.: <b>SYN</b>. I'm not sure how this works but it filled.<br /><br />
21. Measuring stick: <b>RULER</b>. "Ruler" is a 15th century variation of "rule," which comes, via French, from Latin "regula," which meant a measuring stick, a diminutive derived from "regere," to straighten, lead, or guide." I use mine to make a straight line.<br /><br />
22. Nodded: <b>DOZED</b>. I'll #Nap when I'm done.<br /><br />
23. Trusty mount: <b>STEED</b>.<br />
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25. "Loki" voice actress Strong: <b>TARA</b>.<br /><br />
27. Team on a movie set: <b>CREW</b>.<br /><br />
29. [See: Theme]<br /><br />
34. __ Fables: <b>AESOPS</b>.<br /><br />
37. "Cornflake Girl" singer Tori: <b>AMOS</b>.<br />
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38. United: <b>ONE</b>.<br /><br />
39. Molecule in some vaccines: <b>RNA</b>.<br /><br />
40. [See: Theme]<br /><br />
42. Hullabaloo: <b>DIN</b>.<br /><br />
43. AOC, for one: <b>DEM</b>. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D) is a representative or NYC's 14th. <br /><br />
44. Bassoon cousin: <b>OBOE</b>.<br /><br />
45. MLB team with Mr. and Mrs. mascots: <b>NY METS</b>. New York's Mr. <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Met">Met</a></b>.<br /><br />
47. [See: Theme]<br /><br />
50. "Alita: Battle Angel" star Salazar: <b>ROSA</b>.<br /><br />
51. Having no loose ends?: <b>TIED</b>.<br /><br />
52. "To reiterate ... ": <b>I SAID</b>.<br /><br />
55. Malfunction, as a copier: <b>JAM UP</b>.<br /><br />
58. Guilty and not guilty: <b>PLEAS</b>.<br /><br />
60. Relieved (of): <b>RID</b>.<br /><br />
63. Suitable for cacti: <b>ARID</b>. I love my Gramp's cacti but this is a sore subject for me right now.<br /><br />
64. [See: Theme]<br /><br />
66. "You can't have it!": <b>MINE</b>.<br /><br />
67. Normandy city: <b>CAEN</b>.<br /><br />
68. Rainwater diverters: <b>EAVES</b>.<br /><br />
69. Cricket clubs: <b>BATS</b>.<br /><br />
70. Calligrapher's collection: <b>INKS</b>. Pens & nibs also fit.<br /><br />
71. Give an address: <b>SPEAK</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b><br />
1. Gal: <b>LASS</b>.<br /><br />
2. Glimpse: <b>ESPY</b>.<br /><br />
3. Ali Baba's magic words: <b>OPEN SESAME</b>.<br /><br />
4. Family tree word: <b>NEE</b>.<br /><br />
5. Actor Braugher: <b>ANDRE</b>.<br /><br />
6. Spills the tea, maybe: <b>SCALDS</b>. You can sue if it's too hot and SCALDS you.<br /><br />
7. Garter trim: <b>LACE</b>.<br /><br />
8. Paycheck fattener: <b>OVERTIME</b>. Time and a half helped pay the rent.<br /><br />
9. __ capita: <b>PER</b>.<br /><br />
10. Using one's passport, say: <b>ABROAD</b>. I need to renew mine; expired in Dec t did.<br /><br />
11. Pop __: <b>QUIZ</b>.<br /><br />
12. Hard-to-resist impulse: <b>URGE</b>.<br /><br />
13. Just slightly: <b>ATAD</b>.<br /><br />
18. Have regrets: <b>RUE</b>.<br /><br />
22. Black tie optional, say: <b>DRESSY</b>.<br /><br />
24. Only even prime number: <b>TWO</b>.<br /><br />
26. Oak nut: <b>ACORN</b>.<br /><br />
27. Swiped items: <b>CARDS</b>.<br /><br />
28. Extend, in a way: <b>RENEW</b>.<br /><br />
30. Dev of "Slumdog Millionaire": <b>PATEL</b>.<br /><br />
31. Beverly Hills shopping destination: <b>RODEO DRIVE</b>. You can't say RODEO like a Texan. You gotta Church-it-up hoity-toity like Targette.<br /><br />
32. Storage rentals: <b>UNITS</b>.<br /><br />
33. High-minded org.?: <b>MENSA</b>.<br /><br />
35. Expert advice: <b>PROTIP</b>.<br /><br />
36. Buffalo hockey pro: <b>SABRE</b>.<br /><br />
41. Meal regimen: <b>FOOD PLAN</b>. Your diet.<br /><br />
46. Med scan: <b>MRI</b>.<br /><br />
48. Technique-building piano pieces: <b>ETUDES</b>.<br /><br />
49. Supine protests: <b>LIEI-NS</b>.<br /><br />
53. __-AFTRA: <b>SAG</b>. The Nanny (Fran Drescher) is in charge. Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. I didn't know the AFTRA bit. Sounds like a razor.<br /><br />
54. Lenten symbol: <b>ASHES</b>.<br /><br />
55. Door part: <b>JAMB</b>.<br /><br />
56. Opera highlight: <b>ARIA</b>.<br /><br />
57. Money maker: <b>MINT</b>.<br /><br />
59. Chive kin: <b>LEEK</b>.<br /><br />
61. Lightbulb, metaphorically: <b>IDEA</b>.<br /><br />
62. Help __: <b>DESK</b>.<br /><br />
64. School subj.: <b>SCI</b>.<br /><br />
65. Jay-Z genre: <b>RAP</b>.<br />
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The TL;DR:<br />
WOs: pens -> INKS<br />
ESPs: LEONA<br />
<b>Fav</b>: I kinda liked JAM UP xing with JAMB.<br />
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Cheers, -T<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Anonymous Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44799833241035245082024-02-26T03:30:00.010-06:002024-02-26T03:30:00.331-06:00Monday February 26, 2024 Chris Gross<p> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Theme:<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="color: red;">It's a Horse ... Of Course!</b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6GAbc5uQXJo" width="320" youtube-src-id="6GAbc5uQXJo"></iframe></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Mr. Ed</i> Theme</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Howdy, everyone! sumdaze here with a puzzle by The Corner's own Chris Gross, a.k.a. Chairman Moe. I am sure I am not the only one delighted to see Chris' name on today's grid.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are three themers. Each is a familiar, three-word phrase:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div>20 Across. "Focus on the future now": <b>NO LOOKING <span style="color: red;">BACK</span></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>25 Across. "Never in a million years!": <b>WHEN PIGS <span style="color: red;">FLY</span></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>45 Across. Easy to set up, as a computer: <b>PLUG AND <span style="color: red;">PLAY</span></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do they have in common? It's a HORSE...of course!</div><div>Let's look at the reveal:</div><div><br /></div><div>51 Across. Equestrian transport vehicles, and what the last words of 20-, 25-, and 45-Across can be: <b>HORSE TRAILERS</b>.</div><div>When we place the last words in each of the themed clues <i>after</i> (in other words <i>trailing</i>) the word HORSE, we get:</div><div><ul><li><b>HORSE<span style="color: red;">BACK</span></b>: (adj.) done while on a horse; (adv.) on a horse.</li><li><b>HORSE<span style="color: red;">FLY</span></b>: any of a family of large dipteran flies with bloodsucking females.</li><li><b>HORSE<span style="color: red;">PLAY</span></b>: rough play in which people push and hit each other or behave in a silly way. </li></ul></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div>This theme set reminds me of the time I was <i>HORSEBACK</i> with my friend Kelli and her daughter. We were holding the herd and, to pass the time, <i>PLAYed</i> a game where we whacked <i>HORSEFLies</i> with our romals and kept score. We all got into the double digits. I have never been around that many <i>HORSEFLies</i> before or since that day.</div><div>I'll stop <i>stalling</i> now and move on to the other clues:</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><b>Across:</b><br />1. "Golly!": <b>GOSH</b>.<br /><br />5. Infuriated with: <b>MAD AT</b>. <span style="font-family: georgia;">I thought I'd flip the script with this one and use it to cue a love song by Madness. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vmezIIrFQmY" width="320" youtube-src-id="vmezIIrFQmY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Madness <i>It Must Be Love </i> (1981)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Note</u>: Imagine my surprise when Madness turned up as a clue in last Saturday's puzzle!</div></span><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div>10. Light on one's feet: <b>SPRY</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSGWHDi0OKy6ilEk6DlzjPNFTiKpYqfsavUJAJ1GLaM9vGbuJMDg6K9-ImSdaXfn3QXtBPTJUeDBMhAWERUhAck3znIoiGBDX_YXccd8rtTEM-YIjO-0hVvuYKafFTVaGJvlefYC4DApw_OZGbyfJfKuASvWJQuvpkEDQCGmYG5dapk3z6AoktZCCiu4/s498/Tap%20Dance_G%20Kelly.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="498" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSGWHDi0OKy6ilEk6DlzjPNFTiKpYqfsavUJAJ1GLaM9vGbuJMDg6K9-ImSdaXfn3QXtBPTJUeDBMhAWERUhAck3znIoiGBDX_YXccd8rtTEM-YIjO-0hVvuYKafFTVaGJvlefYC4DApw_OZGbyfJfKuASvWJQuvpkEDQCGmYG5dapk3z6AoktZCCiu4/s320/Tap%20Dance_G%20Kelly.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />14. "It's __ you": "You decide": <b>UP TO</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT0gt5yp87d0hqKTOj5HlrwMrT2QKHzvNRtewDnU5Y810yLY9bt1lYaY3_s65DroFvdv6W46Cr0aB66BsL98G5aInZUk_eFeo8fQ7ux9ilEgRCcXHdScxcGTXzsQsdehMrElB_m9ygA9j9_FEhpWTZ_E_H4BQX1Wz-LQPtzjCwbi-5rvNxTBsEtExECSw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1200" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT0gt5yp87d0hqKTOj5HlrwMrT2QKHzvNRtewDnU5Y810yLY9bt1lYaY3_s65DroFvdv6W46Cr0aB66BsL98G5aInZUk_eFeo8fQ7ux9ilEgRCcXHdScxcGTXzsQsdehMrElB_m9ygA9j9_FEhpWTZ_E_H4BQX1Wz-LQPtzjCwbi-5rvNxTBsEtExECSw=w254-h281" width="254" /></a></div><br />15. Justice Kagan of the Supreme Court: <b>ELENA</b>.<br /><br />16. Metals from a mine: <b>ORES</b>.<br /><br />17. "Jeopardy!" creator Griffin: <b>MERV</b>. He also created <i>Wheel of Fortune</i>. Here' a fun 1:27 min. video about when Merv hired Pat Sajak. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W0Relnfvrss" width="320" youtube-src-id="W0Relnfvrss"></iframe></div><br />18. Piccata ingredient: <b>LEMON</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr3ZHAUsTL1YlaR3_kpxyzmLph3JL8XZJwfdYNtUDsF3IGRudQH-ROKYyyjdEC9UmNpjEFcFwPa--AJCptv91zo8U2RLZZqqIKTnudpG3udecSjf14ForAdnlQeylgX-r_XvzrDUeWDYizJHCxyFnIR6liGu-rzYgUDSw5rYtwHDbNqwnTyKIMRgY7K4M" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr3ZHAUsTL1YlaR3_kpxyzmLph3JL8XZJwfdYNtUDsF3IGRudQH-ROKYyyjdEC9UmNpjEFcFwPa--AJCptv91zo8U2RLZZqqIKTnudpG3udecSjf14ForAdnlQeylgX-r_XvzrDUeWDYizJHCxyFnIR6liGu-rzYgUDSw5rYtwHDbNqwnTyKIMRgY7K4M" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is that -- LEMONs and all.<br />(Those little green things are capers.)</td></tr></tbody></table></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">19. Christmas song: <b>NOEL</b>. The first one, they say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.<br /><br />23. Top-notch: <b>A-ONE</b>.<br /><br />24. "__ you listening?": <b>ARE</b>. This is a line from another Christmas song.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Sleigh bells ring ... </i>🎵<br /><br />31. Barely lit: <b>DIM</b>.<br /><br />34. Makes cursed: <b>HEXES</b>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4pIbYpnAJWF2hDCup19_Wnf-bk7BVSNVTCdE5OJq_Tk4Y8FRW4ex9HbL5cktI8uYptaL2Lk7WKu9m0-rGljcanSaflBsJ9DkY8k2DsM6fFFxFHQr0ToQRsB0BV1cyyhDxP6EtIYZg99APT9Rwn_OrJ--gfQNGlO0wu01yMix_WBYx_mOR4xfB-FvWKxQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="500" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4pIbYpnAJWF2hDCup19_Wnf-bk7BVSNVTCdE5OJq_Tk4Y8FRW4ex9HbL5cktI8uYptaL2Lk7WKu9m0-rGljcanSaflBsJ9DkY8k2DsM6fFFxFHQr0ToQRsB0BV1cyyhDxP6EtIYZg99APT9Rwn_OrJ--gfQNGlO0wu01yMix_WBYx_mOR4xfB-FvWKxQ=w241-h263" width="241" /></a></div>35. Some clip-on accessories: <b>TIES</b>.<br /><br />36. Game with Skip and Reverse cards: <b>UNO</b>.<br /><br />37. "Need You Tonight" band: <b>INXS</b>.<br /><br />38. Cover story: <b>ALIBI</b>. A fun play on a magazine's <i>cover story</i>!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">This Lefty Frizzell song always gets to me. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m1lKrbxivkQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="m1lKrbxivkQ"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Long Black Veil</i> (1959)</div><div style="text-align: center;">"The judge said son what is your ALIBI?</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you were somewhere else then you won't have to die."</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">40. Pakistani language: <b>URDU</b>. This is what <a href="https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/silk-road-themes/languages-and-endanger-languages/urdo#:~:text=Except%20Pakistan%20%26%20India%2C%20there%20are,UAE%2C%20the%20UK%20and%20Zambia." target="_blank">UNSECO</a> says about URDU.<br /><br />41. Theater sign on a busy night: <b>SRO</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>tanding <b><span style="color: red;">R</span></b>oom <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>nly</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Last week we learned it can also mean <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>ingle <b><span style="color: red;">R</span></b>oom <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>ccupancy in the hotel biz.<br /><br />42. Shortly: <b>SOON</b>.<br /><br />43. "Delta of Venus" author Nin: <b>ANAIS</b>. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11041.Delta_of_Venus" target="_blank">goodreads link</a><br /><br />44. Family: <b>KIN</b>.<br /><br />48. Deg. for an exec: <b>MBA</b>. An executive might have a Master of Business degree.<br /><br />50. Went by bike: <b>RODE</b>. Watch these professional cyclists show what it takes to ride in the French Alps. (3:15 min.) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j84t7HHJqws" width="320" youtube-src-id="j84t7HHJqws"></iframe></div><br />57. Desert in southern Mongolia: <b>GOBI</b>. It ranks #5 on this <a href="https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/high-deserts.htm" target="_blank">List of the 10 Largest Deserts</a>.<br /><br />58. Clueless gamers: <b>NOOBS</b>. N00BS are "new" to something. IIRC, -T told us to spell it with two zeros -- but that wouldn't perp this time.<br /><br />59. Go first: <b>LEAD</b>. <u>and its clecho</u> 2 Down. Go first: <b>OPEN</b>. (like when one band OPENs for the main attraction band)<br /><br />61. Surrounded by: <b>AMID</b>.<br /><br />62. Connecticut Ivy Leaguer: <b>YALIE</b>. A student at Yale University is called a YALIE. Another nickname is <i>Elis</i> after Elihu Yale, the school's namesake.<br /><br />63. Spanish "she": <b>ELLA</b>. Spanish "he" is only two letters so <i>él no est</i></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>á aquí</i>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br />64. Brazilian soccer legend: <b>PEL</b></span><b>É</b>. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, Pelé was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999. He scored 1,279 goals in 1,363 games. The world mourned his passing on December 29, 2022.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />65. Book of maps: <b>ATLAS</b>. <br /><br />66. Like purple hair: <b>DYED</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqEF1un6PgsYfj0mzRV-ZKjdzQpynKO8UhDgQ72yNAtgJfqONmzENKqVIzaYrxD7apuLcv-UOw1rG64n497xp42lGEO_5beLo8wKDvzQtcjIvw1Gc6tPpTyfO6rx8CXsxQg1L14hbAki-InIhkkS-WxRktZEGVaVjYY4T2gX1D-EvVucKZ4ewuaqwcqJo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="274" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqEF1un6PgsYfj0mzRV-ZKjdzQpynKO8UhDgQ72yNAtgJfqONmzENKqVIzaYrxD7apuLcv-UOw1rG64n497xp42lGEO_5beLo8wKDvzQtcjIvw1Gc6tPpTyfO6rx8CXsxQg1L14hbAki-InIhkkS-WxRktZEGVaVjYY4T2gX1D-EvVucKZ4ewuaqwcqJo" width="188" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are you sure it's not natural?</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Down:</b><br />1. Bubble blower's mouthful: <b>GUM</b>. Fun clue! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKkDyMwBXayfSiqhTdWFYwVtYlfZ9itTz9bq3SQ72kuhmfjadkXGkaHI7cf8iWUolvcBtuNi5X3PB2z42NKk3dTd2JW2I8fACEjtF_t3aweLlixi1Mf03ZT4dkhflpREWnivHRgFJSej-tMT1GoJ9OzTqnCtsN9zlKbwVuevRTtiCERFRUQCrIB2qZEn0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKkDyMwBXayfSiqhTdWFYwVtYlfZ9itTz9bq3SQ72kuhmfjadkXGkaHI7cf8iWUolvcBtuNi5X3PB2z42NKk3dTd2JW2I8fACEjtF_t3aweLlixi1Mf03ZT4dkhflpREWnivHRgFJSej-tMT1GoJ9OzTqnCtsN9zlKbwVuevRTtiCERFRUQCrIB2qZEn0=w206-h206" width="206" /></a></div><br />3. Houston MLBer: <b>STRO</b>. "Major League Baseball player" is abbreviated, so is "ASTRO".<br /><br />4. Rush-hour traffic conveniences: <b>HOV LANES</b>. <b><span style="color: red;">H</span></b>igh-<b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>ccupancy <b><span style="color: red;">V</span></b>ehicle. Nice fill! I checked Crossword Tracker. It showed HOVLANE but not it's plural. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t7fruSy5VoE" width="320" youtube-src-id="t7fruSy5VoE"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">SoCal news anchors chat about this violator on "The 210".</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">5. Christopher of "Law & Order: SVU": <b>MELONI</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipqh9Ml3MdYpJCdbZCteaB0ka0cZgggNSEYVbys4teaDMlVOjqoYFAy02_d5Pxtl_b6KXs1BPJs6W9u-q2aQxP-NDAX-uJtr-aTBbQ2Xxep8oKbQn-I2E3IXSoP2LpKbLpM3aECfq4KDSVKS-Kjs47rTT6X_h64Xd2JcM6FPxuQoD11hZQDQjUFdcLQN4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1508" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipqh9Ml3MdYpJCdbZCteaB0ka0cZgggNSEYVbys4teaDMlVOjqoYFAy02_d5Pxtl_b6KXs1BPJs6W9u-q2aQxP-NDAX-uJtr-aTBbQ2Xxep8oKbQn-I2E3IXSoP2LpKbLpM3aECfq4KDSVKS-Kjs47rTT6X_h64Xd2JcM6FPxuQoD11hZQDQjUFdcLQN4" width="177" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, yeah, <i>that</i> guy.<br />Catch him in an 11-Down.</td></tr></tbody></table>6. Pub barrel: <b>ALE KEG</b>.<br /><br />7. "Cool for the Summer" singer Lovato: <b>DEMI</b>.<br /><br />8. "We don't know who wrote this" abbreviation: <b>ANON</b>. Multiple CSOs!<br /><br />9. Cranberry juice quality: <b>TANG</b>. Hand up for TArt before TANG.<br /><br />10. Sunken ship finder: <b>SONAR</b>.<br /><br />11. Many a TV crime drama: <b>PROCEDURAL</b>. In television, this specifically refers to a genre of programs in which a problem is introduced, investigated, and solved all within the same episode. These shows tend to be hour-long dramas, and are often (though not always) police or crime related.<br /><br />12. Assault the nose: <b>REEK</b>. not a punch on the nose <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigywwQXajjNU30K3mgXff6FlNSc68s8HN7qtoBhOM6U2XLpQqr5MWl3DA5VOsy26MpFPUchrIUcc4QDqJBkLsnBTaUZ8Fm9eAjwlNDLXiXRjIHxokS7_hCoYxo1Jb8t8jYjrOWrkH_XhD8su0jN9jBcn1ol3_AgMr6sryrnvq0ZhSqERmpl8OKCQzAoEw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="300" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigywwQXajjNU30K3mgXff6FlNSc68s8HN7qtoBhOM6U2XLpQqr5MWl3DA5VOsy26MpFPUchrIUcc4QDqJBkLsnBTaUZ8Fm9eAjwlNDLXiXRjIHxokS7_hCoYxo1Jb8t8jYjrOWrkH_XhD8su0jN9jBcn1ol3_AgMr6sryrnvq0ZhSqERmpl8OKCQzAoEw=w334-h445" width="334" /></a></div>13. Fashion monogram: <b>YSL</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicWWtJYWQumlNxzy3B51tOHJ8xoxXmiwbVp7uKv6EiVmq8CcYqmxk6aW-a1YRgGy9IdGlpiV6tTvElXP7Aa0_8srieV9Zw7qkK3oRmExbfJLpPdZSDmnzS2co5DNk2vs-q8lowgmujBcNxbFdQmWC9x5w6UC0SmhtMeFQNPylH1IovSJrvfSLfTw_Qiq4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="836" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicWWtJYWQumlNxzy3B51tOHJ8xoxXmiwbVp7uKv6EiVmq8CcYqmxk6aW-a1YRgGy9IdGlpiV6tTvElXP7Aa0_8srieV9Zw7qkK3oRmExbfJLpPdZSDmnzS2co5DNk2vs-q8lowgmujBcNxbFdQmWC9x5w6UC0SmhtMeFQNPylH1IovSJrvfSLfTw_Qiq4" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can buy this YSL purse at Neiman Marcus for $1,790.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />21. Unwelcome word from a barber: <b>OOPS</b>. Cute!<br /><br />22. Large coastal inlets: <b>BAYS</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtu9SmIXNRaRpHRIIIUHOwMy2iP9o_IK4T41xCYfAv1K908l9sHWYaNFc0ik5zr7m9me0iVwnWpadQgOI_Sm--gRgOiIpnAoayBINXIxOBfuStwggpqJxftmWu9uZrL45gfCaQWIaG6Kf9w6DbsLzsnA88N3lvPYW0JnEaDAnPiXyJTyLsuZw1CMCDK1Q" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="421" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtu9SmIXNRaRpHRIIIUHOwMy2iP9o_IK4T41xCYfAv1K908l9sHWYaNFc0ik5zr7m9me0iVwnWpadQgOI_Sm--gRgOiIpnAoayBINXIxOBfuStwggpqJxftmWu9uZrL45gfCaQWIaG6Kf9w6DbsLzsnA88N3lvPYW0JnEaDAnPiXyJTyLsuZw1CMCDK1Q" width="188" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I live next to this one.</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">25. Batter blender: <b>WHISK</b>. Whimsical Wording!<br /><br />26. "Three Bathers" painter Matisse: <b>HENRI</b>. (Dec. 31, 1869 - Nov. 3, 1954) It turns out Matisse owned </span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">Cézanne</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">'s painting for forty years. </span><a href="https://vindevie.me/2021/10/27/the-three-bathers-and-matisses-homage-to-cezanne/" style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank">article</a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhomeWfXzFSz_8O_wXTk3R2sHCoLmM9bdlq6Jgdhcni1SrnvLfTBIIefb9F3gbnOlrwtyAr4NnFTGTj_xrTHLHSLrqEcyYk_heC4q3NRJgGIqXfASHuCbgO6gn3nNBQYdlnYh1W0LEe4zXgtidwUtwgngT3WK367NC11k-RP9YOZvfZus7mZcJX7CH316c" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="187" data-original-width="607" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhomeWfXzFSz_8O_wXTk3R2sHCoLmM9bdlq6Jgdhcni1SrnvLfTBIIefb9F3gbnOlrwtyAr4NnFTGTj_xrTHLHSLrqEcyYk_heC4q3NRJgGIqXfASHuCbgO6gn3nNBQYdlnYh1W0LEe4zXgtidwUtwgngT3WK367NC11k-RP9YOZvfZus7mZcJX7CH316c=w543-h168" width="543" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(L to R) <i>Three Bathers</i> by Paul Cézanne (1879-1882)<br /><i>Three Bathers</i> by Henri Matisse (1907)<br />Henri Matisse's three cats (who look like they just finished bathing)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />27. S&P 100 company that's a descendant of Standard Oil: <b>EXXONMOBIL</b>. John D. Rockefeller formed the Standard Oil Company in 1870. Exxon and Mobil merged in 1999. <a href="https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/who-we-are/our-global-organization/our-history" target="_blank">timeline</a><br /><br />28. On-the-job risk for a beekeeper: <b>STING</b>. I recommend <i>The Honey Bus</i>, a book by Meredith May about her beekeeper grandfather.<br /><br />29. White lie: <b>FIB</b>.<br /><br />30. Sweet-smelling garland: <b>LEI</b>. <i>My Yellow Ginger Lei</i> is a Hawaiian classic. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ukCB2paKY74" width="320" youtube-src-id="ukCB2paKY74"></iframe></div><br />32. Nepal neighbor: <b>INDIA</b>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKcnCiZN8R5hgw-rrLh-mDiZivTq49Abxl5G1QCL5QgsI5oFdo3kgGHxDTbBZSRLlXmu77uaKan6Hfu9zfaRJLyT1hDAkAtPYR9nVI8rW_H4ER2sZV2vaOJTAeyl8LxFogCfXCelj0bR5TI6eUCLYpwj3_Kuu2uB6Ywp8Ff7ESSgYtWZYrqY9f0uT4Zbs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="376" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKcnCiZN8R5hgw-rrLh-mDiZivTq49Abxl5G1QCL5QgsI5oFdo3kgGHxDTbBZSRLlXmu77uaKan6Hfu9zfaRJLyT1hDAkAtPYR9nVI8rW_H4ER2sZV2vaOJTAeyl8LxFogCfXCelj0bR5TI6eUCLYpwj3_Kuu2uB6Ywp8Ff7ESSgYtWZYrqY9f0uT4Zbs" width="249" /></a></div><br />33. Hardly assertive: <b>MOUSY</b>. Def.: nervous, shy, or timid.<br /><br />38. Email pioneer: <b>AOL</b>. <span style="color: red;"><b>A</b></span>merica <b><span style="color: red;">O</span></b>n<b><span style="color: red;">l</span></b>ine<br /><br />39. Baseball Hall of Famer Gehrig: <b>LOU</b>. Boomer knew all about the cards. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnewUWI5YH9GdEN2wxVqDkbOE90xCKB_ldGepiNYl-1bliIju7b9GgdpEprFltkpRKsJeGJyXqK9MS-qhhvXA-sDsKqruBvdKCGWMSk1SOy_uR6bLvZ8A8eh8UkUBrafPLAVgZ3LcGvCNVkJSWotxeF5pwl7Ty_YBLAGXN9QaF1vJbZq3v8qBJRIIN73E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2463" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnewUWI5YH9GdEN2wxVqDkbOE90xCKB_ldGepiNYl-1bliIju7b9GgdpEprFltkpRKsJeGJyXqK9MS-qhhvXA-sDsKqruBvdKCGWMSk1SOy_uR6bLvZ8A8eh8UkUBrafPLAVgZ3LcGvCNVkJSWotxeF5pwl7Ty_YBLAGXN9QaF1vJbZq3v8qBJRIIN73E" width="200" /></a></div>40. Still having a rind: <b>UNPEELED</b>. The <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/from-orange-peel-theory-to-dorito-theory-bizarre-trends-to-test-a-relationship/photostory/107858471.cms" target="_blank">Orange Peel Theory</a> is trending. Basically you test someone's love for you by asking them to do something simple like peeling an orange for you. Personally, I do not think we should test others' love for us.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />42. Health resorts: <b>SPAS</b>.<br /><br />43. Not incl.: <b>ADD'L</b>. If it is not included, there might be an ADDitionaL charge.<br /><br />46. Saudi __: <b>ARABIA</b>.<br /><br />47. Beeps and peeps: <b>NOISES</b>.<br /><br />49. Wedding bouquet tosser: <b>BRIDE</b>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw04Kzc-HO82fGVUj7LBu0IXcPrchUf6bTqJmdEG7IIexKNmTwUjJ_ZoFvxoxHuEkbmzTkuGfAG0g_9MKm6VfomLlziJQLUzH0gKPgpLA44sKaFBwGUdAFDI37cAX2Zm00sH3BwIgY2sek9aYscR1rQMo3kdniou4hGQE0_jV4Zixe785RdPJcx13JUOk/s380/Bride_bouquet%20toss.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="380" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw04Kzc-HO82fGVUj7LBu0IXcPrchUf6bTqJmdEG7IIexKNmTwUjJ_ZoFvxoxHuEkbmzTkuGfAG0g_9MKm6VfomLlziJQLUzH0gKPgpLA44sKaFBwGUdAFDI37cAX2Zm00sH3BwIgY2sek9aYscR1rQMo3kdniou4hGQE0_jV4Zixe785RdPJcx13JUOk/s320/Bride_bouquet%20toss.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OOPS!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />51. Base runner's goal: <b>HOME</b>.<br /><br />52. Irish New Age singer: <b>ENYA</b>. RosE and I are fans. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5A01guT4HL4" width="320" youtube-src-id="5A01guT4HL4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Long Long Journey</i> (2005)</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />53. Precisely: <b>TO A T</b>. Read as "To a Tee". <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn81NHk3H4CXQEkHymyckQfvKMrGMnE0ItrzlM39jEtMj467emQetrzq1NEQZUBRTmNO6oaTWJYbVJ9IFzPGml4vZ5FEpEydMg6ok5vCkCo-heTaFbq3f57ulGUV1frfa4Vj9au9TD4osYcSLcnb_03q3b1B3er0AeZrOONG2fvsGFSdJ1s6XwkRa-bfg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn81NHk3H4CXQEkHymyckQfvKMrGMnE0ItrzlM39jEtMj467emQetrzq1NEQZUBRTmNO6oaTWJYbVJ9IFzPGml4vZ5FEpEydMg6ok5vCkCo-heTaFbq3f57ulGUV1frfa4Vj9au9TD4osYcSLcnb_03q3b1B3er0AeZrOONG2fvsGFSdJ1s6XwkRa-bfg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. T, accessorized TO A T</td></tr></tbody></table>54. Tootsie __: <b>ROLL</b>.<br /><br />55. Depend (on): <b>RELY</b>.<br /><br />56. Cyber Monday event: <b>SALE</b>.<br /><br />57. Generation __: <b>GAP</b>. This can be an issue with XWD solvers.<br /><br />60. Family guy: <b>DAD</b>. or <i>son</i> or <i>unc</i> or <i>pop</i> or <i>bro</i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgQgELG_Dz3v3Ii7b96l-LUDEeTnTfG34kzz1bfTu2PSo5f54OMH6cEalQlFu9JzQpKjbZbB3Q5kES0YDST_6RM38LY2dnn5vbqPySjdviiG57biKjZBcHX3H2Sw8uJz_nuxbNTfti_T2r_8RjfGiXbnwLSamFnYBcfhSq0t1P5UyAjGcLgZPe12yr7Yg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgQgELG_Dz3v3Ii7b96l-LUDEeTnTfG34kzz1bfTu2PSo5f54OMH6cEalQlFu9JzQpKjbZbB3Q5kES0YDST_6RM38LY2dnn5vbqPySjdviiG57biKjZBcHX3H2Sw8uJz_nuxbNTfti_T2r_8RjfGiXbnwLSamFnYBcfhSq0t1P5UyAjGcLgZPe12yr7Yg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peter Griffin is the patriarch on the TV show <i>Family Guy</i>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Well, that's enough <i>horsing around</i> from me. I'll attach the grid then I'm <i>oat-a </i>here!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh261S-Rd8oqR7YMkFXK35Xh-kjwuSfUOEhV5zdNnS8uedctiGudR-ldy6Y4RGlFis5FL7ZOVP0eoI2Y2Pu3pPWYFlIRyZTFWvdOvcTo8y8JR0qf-cHcR7lNTZL4xx0WX2QjON0_80oUfAsHr5z1qw_be6PU86uVAmCalY5gkoP6f6qmCN79es9Hmr3kR8/s666/la240226_grid_highlighted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="662" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh261S-Rd8oqR7YMkFXK35Xh-kjwuSfUOEhV5zdNnS8uedctiGudR-ldy6Y4RGlFis5FL7ZOVP0eoI2Y2Pu3pPWYFlIRyZTFWvdOvcTo8y8JR0qf-cHcR7lNTZL4xx0WX2QjON0_80oUfAsHr5z1qw_be6PU86uVAmCalY5gkoP6f6qmCN79es9Hmr3kR8/s320/la240226_grid_highlighted.png" width="318" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>sumdazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063577603240124288noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79992869589154384972024-02-25T03:30:00.003-06:002024-02-25T03:30:00.240-06:00Sunday February 25, 2024 Ed Sessa<p>Theme: <b>"Free Booze</b>" - BOO is added to each theme entry. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">22. Air freshener in the monkey house?: <b>BA<span style="color: red;">BOO</span>N DEODORANT</b>. Ban deodorant. <br /></p><p>31. Ready to take reservations?: <b>FIT FOR A <span style="color: red;">BOO</span>KING</b>. Fit for a king.<br /></p><p>53. Container for firecracker flowers?: <b><span style="color: red;">BOO</span></b><b>MING VASE</b>. Ming vase. <br /></p><p>69. Jump-start?: <b><span style="color: red;">BOO</span></b><b>STING OPERATION</b>. Sting operation.<br /></p><p>88. Apparel for linksbabies?: <b>GOLF </b><b><span style="color: red;">BOO</span></b><b>TEES</b>. Golf tees.<br /></p><p>102. (Soup or salad) and (chicken or fish), e.g.?: <b><span style="color: red;">BOO</span></b><b>LEAN CUISINE</b>. Lean Cuisine.<br /></p><p>120. Train conductor's "That's the end of the ride for you!"?: <b>GET OFF MY CA</b><b><span style="color: red;">BOO</span></b><b>SE</b>. Get off my case.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">This
would have been a perfect Halloween's puzzle, but it's a Tuesday last
year when Ed sent in this puzzle idea. Thursday this year.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I love the title and theme clues. "Jum-start" is so simple, so perfect.</p><p><b>Across:</b></p><p>
1. God often depicted in a helmet: <b>ARES</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-2240fc643447fcfab4ab052dfbd68640-lq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="457" height="243" src="https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-2240fc643447fcfab4ab052dfbd68640-lq" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>
5. "Gracias a la vida" singer Mercedes: <b>SOSA</b>. Don't know her. Argentine singer. From Wikipedia: <br />"Her
music made people hail her as the "voice of the voiceless ones". She
was often called "the conscience of Latin America." She died in 2009.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Mercedes_Sosa%2C_by_Annemarie_Heinrich.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Mercedes_Sosa%2C_by_Annemarie_Heinrich.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
9. Fire sign: <b>SMOKE</b>.<br /><br />
14. Marble piece: <b>SLAB</b>.<br /><br />
18. Lopsided win: <b>ROMP</b>.<br /><br />
19. K-12 appropriate: <b>EL HI</b>. <span style="color: red;"><b>El</b></span>ementary <span style="color: red;"><b>Hi</b></span>gh. This is my old high school. 200-meter tracks. <br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_6ZOgk8c4ZCT79FrJLgrRWGWDv6xcbvd-_CFx1-i71B0ZWJZkmZTjQ6xS_twTGHqDnpQG8XzRf_YxVBP4xUqLbzsvonZkn9BP423dKIqha2MCujVK8RVDU0qGBcaIwMJ72MDMkc3TiJgbXhneYz0XkTr9yA-T6qCC3-PXMiRBg_51lmPCJoKP4CH8-oD/s667/u=3540589086,2290824007&fm=253&fmt=auto&app=138&f=JPEG.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="667" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_6ZOgk8c4ZCT79FrJLgrRWGWDv6xcbvd-_CFx1-i71B0ZWJZkmZTjQ6xS_twTGHqDnpQG8XzRf_YxVBP4xUqLbzsvonZkn9BP423dKIqha2MCujVK8RVDU0qGBcaIwMJ72MDMkc3TiJgbXhneYz0XkTr9yA-T6qCC3-PXMiRBg_51lmPCJoKP4CH8-oD/s320/u=3540589086,2290824007&fm=253&fmt=auto&app=138&f=JPEG.webp" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div><p>20. Dust-up: <b>RUN-IN</b>.<br /><br />
21. Fuel: <b>STOKE</b>.<br /><br />
25. Artist Matisse: <b>HENRI</b>.<br /><br />
26. Secondhand music purchase: <b>USED CD</b>.<br /><br />
27. Boxer Laila: <b>ALI</b>.<br /><br />
28. "__ you see that!?": <b>DID</b>.<br /><br />
29. "Game of Thrones" beast: <b>DRAGON</b>. <br /></p><p>
30. D or C, in D.C.: <b>STREET</b>.<br /><br />
34. IJBOL equivalent: <b>LOL</b>. I Just Burst Out Laughing. <br /><br />
36. Jiffy: <b>SEC</b>.<br /><br />
37. Before now: <b>AGO</b>.<br /><br />
38. Pink shade: <b>CORAL</b>.<br /><br />
42. Strange: <b>ODD</b>.<br /><br />
45. Doohickey: <b>THING</b>.<br /><br />
48. College focus: <b>MAJOR</b>. What did you study in college, Splynter?<br /><br />
56. Fun time: <b>GAS</b>.<br /><br />
57. Jiffy __: <b>LUBE</b>.<br /><br />
58. Pest in a cloud: <b>GNAT</b>.<br /><br />
59. The Mel-Tones lead singer: <b>TORME</b>.<br /><br />
60. Rooked: <b>HAD</b>.<br /><br />
61. Add yeast to: <b>LEAVEN</b>.<br /><br />
63. Broken mirror, for some: <b>BAD OMEN</b>.<br /><br />
65. Better than expected, except on the links: <b>ABOVE PAR</b>. I broke 90 a few times at Cedar Creek, a very ladies-friendly course here in Minnesota. Very flat. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/crm/augusta/Cedar-Creek-Golf_7C875F1F-5056-B3A8-49E2F0FDD1A2639C-7c875eaf5056b3a_7c875f82-5056-b3a8-492e9ede6587f664.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="800" height="199" src="https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/crm/augusta/Cedar-Creek-Golf_7C875F1F-5056-B3A8-49E2F0FDD1A2639C-7c875eaf5056b3a_7c875f82-5056-b3a8-492e9ede6587f664.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
68. Storm center: <b>EYE</b>.<br /><br />
73. Tina Fey's former show, for short: <b>SNL</b>.<br /><br />
75. Hunter-gatherer period: <b>STONE AGE</b>.<br /><br />
76. Low bar?: <b>GIN MILL</b>. I did not know the meaning of "gin mill". Cheap bar.<br /><br />
79. Takes as one's own: <b>CO-OPTS</b>.<br /><br />
81. White Claw container: <b>CAN</b>. Never had this.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dydza6t6xitx6.cloudfront.net/ci-white-claw-natural-lime-hard-seltzer-d64ead78b0448dba.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://dydza6t6xitx6.cloudfront.net/ci-white-claw-natural-lime-hard-seltzer-d64ead78b0448dba.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
82. __ seas: <b>SEVEN</b>.<br /><br />
85. Pelvic bones: <b>ILIA</b>.<br /><br />
86. With the bow, in music: <b>ARCO</b>.<br /><br />
87. One hanging around a cave: <b>BAT</b>.<br /><br />
90. Used the oven: <b>BAKED</b>.<br /><br />
92. Mushroom in miso soup: <b>ENOKI</b>. Mushroom and tofu. Classic miso soup.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Miso-Soup-with-Tofu-and-Enoki_exps129991_HCA2081250C04_11_3bC_RMS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Miso-Soup-with-Tofu-and-Enoki_exps129991_HCA2081250C04_11_3bC_RMS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
94. __ Jima: <b>IWO</b>.<br /><br />
95. Edition: <b>ISSUE</b>.<br /><br />
96. Actress Thurman: <b>UMA</b>.<br /><br />
98. O'er and o'er again: <b>OFT</b>.<br /><br />
100. Brynner of "The King and I": <b>YUL</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/02/13/01/39232902-0-image-a-18_1613179231860.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="800" height="192" src="https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/02/13/01/39232902-0-image-a-18_1613179231860.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
110. Ready for fresh paint: <b>PRIMED</b>.<br /><br />
115. Smithy fixtures: <b>ANVILS</b>.<br /><br />
116. Co. interested in net neutrality: <b>ISP</b>.<br /><br />
117. Potassium-rich fruit: <b>FIG</b>. I served Tom Pepper fresh figs a
while ago. He liked the taste. He also liked ripe papaya slices, but
could not stand green papaya salad. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/fresh-fig-recipes-500x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/fresh-fig-recipes-500x500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
118. Patti who won a Tony as Evita: <b>LUPONE</b>.<br /><br />
119. French royal: <b>REINE</b>.<br /><br />
123. Took some courses: <b>DINED</b>.<br /><br />
124. Sports venue: <b>ARENA</b>.<br /><br />
125. "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" actor Omar: <b>EPPS</b>.<br /><br />
126. Big barrel: <b>DRUM</b>.<br /><br />
127. Husky's load: <b>SLED</b>.<br /><br />
128. __ longlegs: <b>DADDY</b>.<br /><br />
129. Sports figure: <b>STAT</b>.<br /><br />
130. Bishoprics: <b>SEES</b>.<br /><br />
<b>Down:</b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">
1. "Identical Twins" photographer Diane: <b>ARBUS</b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.thecollector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/diane-arbus-young-man-curlers-and-identical-twins.jpg?width=1400&quality=55" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://cdn.thecollector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/diane-arbus-young-man-curlers-and-identical-twins.jpg?width=1400&quality=55" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><p>
2. Use the oven: <b>ROAST</b>.<br /><br />
3. Campfire remnant: <b>EMBER</b>.<br /><br />
4. Fine English china: <b>SPODE</b>.<br /><br />
5. Phrase on a mailing label: <b>SEND TO</b>.<br /><br />
6. Hardly fresh: <b>OLD</b>.<br /><br />
7. Harvest bundle: <b>SHEAF</b>.<br /><br />
8. Remoulade kin: <b>AIOLI</b>. Never had remoulade or aioli or tartar.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mLyP1h546qE/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mLyP1h546qE/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
9. "All seats taken" sign: <b>SRO</b>.<br /><br />
10. "The Sea, the Sea" novelist: <b>MURDOCH</b>. Iris.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6124LsGeQWL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="493" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6124LsGeQWL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
11. Studio sign: <b>ON AIR</b>.<br /><br />
12. "Yes and no": <b>KINDA</b>.<br /><br />
13. Doc with a tongue depressor: <b>ENT</b>.<br /><br />
14. Tuna cut: <b>STEAK</b>.<br /><br />
15. Sound heard in libraries?: <b>LONG I</b>. The i sound in "l<span style="color: red;"><b>i</b></span>braries".<br /><br />
16. Ohio tire city: <b>AKRON</b>.<br /><br />
17. Person: <b>BEING</b>.<br /><br />
21. Psychedelic fungus, casually: <b>SHROOM</b>.<br /><br />
23. Spots on a peacock feather: <b>OCELLI</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.science.org/do/10.5555/article.2374213/abs/sifter-peacock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="800" height="199" src="https://www.science.org/do/10.5555/article.2374213/abs/sifter-peacock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
24. Morse clicks: <b>DITS</b>.<br /><br />
29. Fetch player: <b>DOG</b>.<br /><br />
32. Swanky do: <b>FETE</b>.<br /><br />
33. Luggage: <b>BAGS</b>.<br /><br />
35. Access, as a network: <b>LOG ONTO</b>.<br /><br />
38. Legendary NYC punk club: <b>CBGB</b>.<br /><br />
39. Actress Chaplin: <b>OONA</b>.<br /><br />
40. Reason for a detour: <b>ROADBLOCK</b>.<br /><br />
41. "Are not!" retort: <b>AM TOO</b>.<br /><br />
43. TiVo, for one: <b>DVR</b>.<br /><br />
44. Power generator: <b>DAM</b>.<br /><br />
46. "__ it my all": <b>I GAVE</b>.<br /><br />
47. Four-time presidential candidate Ralph: <b>NADER</b>.<br /><br />
49. __ mode: <b>A LA</b>.<br /><br />
50. Youth: <b>JUVENILES</b>.<br /><br />
51. Follow directions: <b>OBEY</b>.<br /><br />
52. "The False Mirror" painter Magritte: <b>RENE</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.moma.org/d/assets/W1siZiIsIjIwMTgvMTAvMzEvNjg3cjJkc3F6YV84ODE0My5qcGciXSxbInAiLCJjb252ZXJ0IiwiLXF1YWxpdHkgOTAgLXJlc2l6ZSAyMDAweDIwMDBcdTAwM2UiXV0/88143.jpg?sha=91c893fcec73df22" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="800" height="215" src="https://www.moma.org/d/assets/W1siZiIsIjIwMTgvMTAvMzEvNjg3cjJkc3F6YV84ODE0My5qcGciXSxbInAiLCJjb252ZXJ0IiwiLXF1YWxpdHkgOTAgLXJlc2l6ZSAyMDAweDIwMDBcdTAwM2UiXV0/88143.jpg?sha=91c893fcec73df22" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
54. Arms treaty subjects, briefly: <b>N TESTS</b>.<br /><br />
55. One who avoids all animal products except fish: <b>SEAGAN</b>. I only knew the term "pescetarian". My sister-in-law Connie is one.<br /><br />
60. Words spoken with crossed fingers: <b>HOPE SO</b>.<br /><br />
61. "__ USA": NPR program hosted by Maria Hinojosa: <b>LATINO</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oT454Pgs4pM/sddefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oT454Pgs4pM/sddefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
62. Environmentalist Brockovich: <b>ERIN</b>.<br /><br />
64. Lion's share: <b>MOST</b>.<br /><br />
66. Cranberry field: <b>BOG</b>.<br /><br />
67. Bobbed hairstyle: <b>PAGEBOY</b>.<br /><br />
70. Like some Peruvian ruins: <b>INCAN</b>.<br /><br />
71. "Terrif!": <b>NEATO</b>.<br /><br />
72. Glosses over: <b>OMITS</b>.<br /><br />
73. Wound cover: <b>SCAB</b>.<br /><br />
74. Filmmaker Ephron: <b>NORA</b>.<br /><br />
77. In __ of: <b>LIEU</b>.<br /><br />
78. Cut with a beam: <b>LASE</b>.<br /><br />
80. "The Last Jedi" pilot Dameron: <b>POE</b>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/thelegalgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/phonto-1.png?fit=1080%2C1184&ssl=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="730" height="320" src="https://i0.wp.com/thelegalgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/phonto-1.png?fit=1080%2C1184&ssl=1" width="292" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
83. New Haven Ivy Leaguer: <b>ELI</b>.<br /><br />
84. Armed forces org.: <b>VFW</b>.<br /><br />
87. Burrito morsel: <b>BEAN</b>.<br /><br />
88. Some image files: <b>GIFS</b>.<br /><br />
89. Soothing massage option: <b>OIL RUB</b>.<br /><br />
91. Crossed swords: <b>DUELED</b>.<br /><br />
93. Water feature with ornamental fish: <b>KOI POND</b>.<br /><br />
97. Some humanities degs.: <b>MAS</b>.<br /><br />
99. Spat: <b>TIFF</b>.<br /><br />
101. Batting ninth: <b>UP LAST</b>.<br /><br />
102. Medieval poets: <b>BARDS</b>.<br /><br />
103. "The Rookie" actress Melissa: <b>O'NEIL</b>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn1.edgedatg.com/aws/v2/abc/TheRookie/person/2154451/47b9b3e3b7b2efb4e42d3a700546b143/512x288-Q90_47b9b3e3b7b2efb4e42d3a700546b143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="512" height="180" src="https://cdn1.edgedatg.com/aws/v2/abc/TheRookie/person/2154451/47b9b3e3b7b2efb4e42d3a700546b143/512x288-Q90_47b9b3e3b7b2efb4e42d3a700546b143.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p>
104. Ewe-like: <b>OVINE</b>.<br /><br />
105. Like loose-leaf paper: <b>LINED</b>.<br /><br />
106. Cutlass model: <b>CIERA</b>.<br /><br />
107. Spanish pronoun: <b>USTED</b>.<br /><br />
108. City in southern France: <b>NIMES</b>.<br /><br />
109. Country in two continents: <b>EGYPT</b>.<br /><br />
111. Apple players: <b>IPODS</b>.<br /><br />
112. Julianne of "Still Alice": <b>MOORE</b>.<br /><br />
113. Follow: <b>ENSUE</b>.<br /><br />
114. Judges: <b>DEEMS</b>.<br /><br />
120. Josh of "Frozen": <b>GAD</b>. He voiced Olaf. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.foxbusiness.com/foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2020/10/Josh-Gad-Frozen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://static.foxbusiness.com/foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2020/10/Josh-Gad-Frozen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p>
121. Actress Wray: <b>FAY</b>.<br /><br />
122. Audit pro: <b>CPA</b>.</p><p></p><p>C.C.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzTmiItEgwZI0d9ZGYjnOTKNxCAH0oLO7WYGQKgCPNwsFtbaKUog3VQHDZyqbfJz-hXiCaJGlqhZx_wWiJN3XkfhkRGj1yHuhZ35dfiM1xRcHNdCJYsfzY9GLXIYuBOZqaf0xU0-oPGbeSokFFGGbAO6XcsUb1GB4xqWHf5qDcAk9ZjHW2gChqxAO-FhkB/s864/Sun.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="864" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzTmiItEgwZI0d9ZGYjnOTKNxCAH0oLO7WYGQKgCPNwsFtbaKUog3VQHDZyqbfJz-hXiCaJGlqhZx_wWiJN3XkfhkRGj1yHuhZ35dfiM1xRcHNdCJYsfzY9GLXIYuBOZqaf0xU0-oPGbeSokFFGGbAO6XcsUb1GB4xqWHf5qDcAk9ZjHW2gChqxAO-FhkB/s320/Sun.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10093888106759928472024-02-24T03:30:00.103-06:002024-02-24T03:30:00.156-06:00Saturday, February 24, 2024, Guilherme Gilioli <p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Saturday Themeless by Guilherme Gilioli</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEYSmxJm069uc_Y_5_i4zzCgvMOMGBkoccovyH2OIckwGYBmEWomI93AXuBQs05PnmVJqedSw4gh15xeDDhDgh7j-xoZI1dXDqb0A1EXqZshkFr3tdWKrI7zp8ImelvDlwE2efiebHM0oFAJ9tg3NFcpPgSoyntm77kTTPlSqkfp1gPfWKXwgLXpKlRZ7Y/s1024/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%201.39.25%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1018" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEYSmxJm069uc_Y_5_i4zzCgvMOMGBkoccovyH2OIckwGYBmEWomI93AXuBQs05PnmVJqedSw4gh15xeDDhDgh7j-xoZI1dXDqb0A1EXqZshkFr3tdWKrI7zp8ImelvDlwE2efiebHM0oFAJ9tg3NFcpPgSoyntm77kTTPlSqkfp1gPfWKXwgLXpKlRZ7Y/w374-h376/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%201.39.25%20PM.png" width="374" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13d0OWjzbXv2i6s-UQgQQmrsw24QkW7VvuGGUVCi3KO3jdM8nmNczfGczPqYADv8vMfci0fPiL3bpVrrngfbBlLx1vCrGxyODRiZEYmGy2NG7l5AwWLU56pGKthgHshq4dqsRtyP02_KWZT9L3W8xVoJY-JNCC9i-ogCEhSTEYkPQHSjSy1U69vh7aAai/s200/GuilhermeGilioli.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="150" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13d0OWjzbXv2i6s-UQgQQmrsw24QkW7VvuGGUVCi3KO3jdM8nmNczfGczPqYADv8vMfci0fPiL3bpVrrngfbBlLx1vCrGxyODRiZEYmGy2NG7l5AwWLU56pGKthgHshq4dqsRtyP02_KWZT9L3W8xVoJY-JNCC9i-ogCEhSTEYkPQHSjSy1U69vh7aAai/w171-h228/GuilhermeGilioli.jpeg" width="171" /></a> </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVMrdN2yXQcPj44-ngWECvs-2ekKzsWdJf8afpyIyF_zOfTY4aDzz3ehi2evn4i05IS3iOLlttWPBsYKjut8vNM5cx_X7Acm_tVc91DoBLeisjT90zabl5fnAQoNhSqs1lHeqO1Ee8TLFweDxYh66Unl5r4ltXM_m4WQg4QbBJmNR1Q5bEdCWfTFa1GKG/s1642/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%202.35.17%20PM.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1642" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVMrdN2yXQcPj44-ngWECvs-2ekKzsWdJf8afpyIyF_zOfTY4aDzz3ehi2evn4i05IS3iOLlttWPBsYKjut8vNM5cx_X7Acm_tVc91DoBLeisjT90zabl5fnAQoNhSqs1lHeqO1Ee8TLFweDxYh66Unl5r4ltXM_m4WQg4QbBJmNR1Q5bEdCWfTFa1GKG/w244-h168/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%202.35.17%20PM.png" width="244" /></span></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEYSmxJm069uc_Y_5_i4zzCgvMOMGBkoccovyH2OIckwGYBmEWomI93AXuBQs05PnmVJqedSw4gh15xeDDhDgh7j-xoZI1dXDqb0A1EXqZshkFr3tdWKrI7zp8ImelvDlwE2efiebHM0oFAJ9tg3NFcpPgSoyntm77kTTPlSqkfp1gPfWKXwgLXpKlRZ7Y/s1024/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%201.39.25%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVMrdN2yXQcPj44-ngWECvs-2ekKzsWdJf8afpyIyF_zOfTY4aDzz3ehi2evn4i05IS3iOLlttWPBsYKjut8vNM5cx_X7Acm_tVc91DoBLeisjT90zabl5fnAQoNhSqs1lHeqO1Ee8TLFweDxYh66Unl5r4ltXM_m4WQg4QbBJmNR1Q5bEdCWfTFa1GKG/s1642/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-11%20at%202.35.17%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;">G</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">uilherme</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"> is from </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #4d5156;">Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil which is 930 miles SW of Rio de Janeiro as you can see on the map.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">says, "Mostly I create crosswords in Portuguese for magazines and my personal website, but lately I've been trying to create puzzles in English and it's going pretty good, learning a lot."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4d5156;">This grid is very striking with 12, 13 and 14 stair-stepped cells at the </span></span></span><span style="color: #4d5156; font-family: georgia;">top and mirrored at the bottom. I struggled mightily, finished the bottom first and then the top after taking some educated guesses.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">1. "If memory serves ... ": <b>LAST I CHECKED</b>.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">13. Particles in the Fermi theory of beta decay: <b>ANTI NEUTRINOS </b>- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi%27s_interaction#:~:text=In%20particle%20physics%2C%20Fermi%27s%20interaction,of%20the%20associated%20Feynman%20diagram)." target="_blank">If you're really that interested</a> - This filled in pretty easily for this physics guy.<br /><br />15. Rent, pension, etc.: <b>UNEARNED INCOME</b>. It's still taxable. <br /><br />17. "There's no wrong way to eat a __": candy tagline: <b>REESES</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0hM67q7-XrFBFqFf1T980r_VVmsO8qYPgrsHEZZHSAbMqiR01UYaOquy1WRtNDA5Q4uxRqmW-6HZbLg8YxYqIZsHSLGVX_jy6ChToWODYGA1VDdK2pK37FHNxCDjV0rn6ZazIh9t2jApoBxem0Tfbs7MOYP0XxTxvwDRk3bj9QLxgiNFgct1OLCKa6dz/s275/reese.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0hM67q7-XrFBFqFf1T980r_VVmsO8qYPgrsHEZZHSAbMqiR01UYaOquy1WRtNDA5Q4uxRqmW-6HZbLg8YxYqIZsHSLGVX_jy6ChToWODYGA1VDdK2pK37FHNxCDjV0rn6ZazIh9t2jApoBxem0Tfbs7MOYP0XxTxvwDRk3bj9QLxgiNFgct1OLCKa6dz/w227-h151/reese.jpeg" width="227" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />18. Madness, e.g.: <b>SKA BAND </b>- Uber obscure fill for a common word</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtzA4WBZ4ob2m9W5_N6miQX0sPpbk6yJERWO3EKozec8Z3viASz09amXLpwfcFdfvcG10oQ7TCC1F_xJ60j6GABtd9D6FH3-N0lMJlaGPBdjV2rXJv8C2yyVNAUV2sVb6JESSkeBe5Xo5EMDOYgmpuIBxMpQ-YCmEmW0_ofipWDtSYprkFlS4cfH5Oesw/s316/ska.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="316" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtzA4WBZ4ob2m9W5_N6miQX0sPpbk6yJERWO3EKozec8Z3viASz09amXLpwfcFdfvcG10oQ7TCC1F_xJ60j6GABtd9D6FH3-N0lMJlaGPBdjV2rXJv8C2yyVNAUV2sVb6JESSkeBe5Xo5EMDOYgmpuIBxMpQ-YCmEmW0_ofipWDtSYprkFlS4cfH5Oesw/w204-h204/ska.jpeg" width="204" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />20. Bandmate of Dizzy and Duff: <b>AXL </b>- Saturday cluing for AXL Rose of Guns n Roses who is in the middle below. I have no idea who the other two are but they must be in this picture somewhere.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iDP0xTxLclrGNcqQwDr-r_8gSZVmBkZS2SoTqunY2oHtWVBPnBp5S7CM7mv2U7j5fZARkq34_229Kip6B1gZvUFDWT02yncH0ms3qZAgHz_RSMBtMYgZ8DrvufTkK7pfEluXL7L9douh3pGJeRL9cxcVRq4c2YBu4V3YOnppFvO9BUKBo6yOuEZi2Afo/s1000/guns.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iDP0xTxLclrGNcqQwDr-r_8gSZVmBkZS2SoTqunY2oHtWVBPnBp5S7CM7mv2U7j5fZARkq34_229Kip6B1gZvUFDWT02yncH0ms3qZAgHz_RSMBtMYgZ8DrvufTkK7pfEluXL7L9douh3pGJeRL9cxcVRq4c2YBu4V3YOnppFvO9BUKBo6yOuEZi2Afo/w278-h167/guns.jpeg" width="278" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />21. Functions: <b>USES </b>- How many can you count?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJklw0Xxzmp1QeOc8dXnm6Vvnj90-ElALKod1bgZJVkMjpfsXdzupFcyoBwOC9QM6_NzYSHA7vV-M-FoKL3lySed6Je5wMP21_P27D6ftUtSCyhYrky_VGD8nqNJZMMS0BZH-jXh7uzXEpBzayVuPgPp3IbG2RBcFij7Knl9Gi15VV_em04DST5qynaHyz/s343/swiss.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="296" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJklw0Xxzmp1QeOc8dXnm6Vvnj90-ElALKod1bgZJVkMjpfsXdzupFcyoBwOC9QM6_NzYSHA7vV-M-FoKL3lySed6Je5wMP21_P27D6ftUtSCyhYrky_VGD8nqNJZMMS0BZH-jXh7uzXEpBzayVuPgPp3IbG2RBcFij7Knl9Gi15VV_em04DST5qynaHyz/w126-h147/swiss.jpeg" width="126" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />24. Comedian Radner: <b>GILDA </b>- Part of the SNL Not Ready For Prime Time Players. One iteration is below: Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, John Belushi, Larraine Newman, Dan Aykroyd, GILDA Radner and Bill Murray.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptKAnH4gtuSTs63aZ0J0LwkdCbeFH7PbpeRfk8wwwCphMkqjDjhXIaHn4plmekSV4jMVsvUIVJcZoVB1zU0GDx6akKl7fTch0-uMJCJzPivrcwatemYOX0a17-28v9VRX4QGkTbsK92CnBlEL2g3sX0Ul51bAWp_Lf6RKDWoJjEYl-ChverNpZIngsFmo/s1600/Saturday-Night-Live-season-two-cast.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptKAnH4gtuSTs63aZ0J0LwkdCbeFH7PbpeRfk8wwwCphMkqjDjhXIaHn4plmekSV4jMVsvUIVJcZoVB1zU0GDx6akKl7fTch0-uMJCJzPivrcwatemYOX0a17-28v9VRX4QGkTbsK92CnBlEL2g3sX0Ul51bAWp_Lf6RKDWoJjEYl-ChverNpZIngsFmo/s320/Saturday-Night-Live-season-two-cast.webp" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />25. Nectar eaters: <b>WASPS</b>.<br /><br />27. Skinned: <b>PEELED </b>- Softball is played on a skinned infield where the grass has been PEELED off.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYOcW3Llb4G37Q4wUpE9rTRX3J8qkppNjpT9uisZ5L-nO-CL4Xj7nFoZFnUZkugl33CFYIiIitcyAtmscdAtCIUqyA71-yk7PnvwdALHiNkMvgXSdUy8rHFafdmrO9hCcvJs83HujzrR7L0ceLYVCDR5m3D9Jqv463IPGvLJM8IPAlh3vidp3yE_25WGw/s3456/skinned.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3456" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYOcW3Llb4G37Q4wUpE9rTRX3J8qkppNjpT9uisZ5L-nO-CL4Xj7nFoZFnUZkugl33CFYIiIitcyAtmscdAtCIUqyA71-yk7PnvwdALHiNkMvgXSdUy8rHFafdmrO9hCcvJs83HujzrR7L0ceLYVCDR5m3D9Jqv463IPGvLJM8IPAlh3vidp3yE_25WGw/s320/skinned.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />28. Prep for a bout: <b>SPAR</b>.<br /><br />30. Actress Jessica: <b>ALBA </b>- Ms. ALBA is on our crossword marquee frequently<br /><br />32. N-everlasting thing: <b>FAD </b>- N has become slang for no, not, etc. FADS are certainly not everlasting.<br /><br />33. Ishikawa __: visual component of root-cause analysis: <b>DIAGRAM </b>- Okay....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij16zA264bwFPepzoYVBWUN06WM1Sb_4Ua5gJ5VMjQ7rLfItbZk-5RbJoZaki7HzcwkSIQZtxapnhtGdXX4izL8ltvldDbNhqBx3S3NcJNHqT89JtcfFNK_phdg0x99szyhK3Zh2iaQXl1eDKSU9DiJlACMuo1bAVPR2b2jyhuFu_JuMX6hSELQR06-Xiv/s885/diagram.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="885" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij16zA264bwFPepzoYVBWUN06WM1Sb_4Ua5gJ5VMjQ7rLfItbZk-5RbJoZaki7HzcwkSIQZtxapnhtGdXX4izL8ltvldDbNhqBx3S3NcJNHqT89JtcfFNK_phdg0x99szyhK3Zh2iaQXl1eDKSU9DiJlACMuo1bAVPR2b2jyhuFu_JuMX6hSELQR06-Xiv/w353-h280/diagram.webp" width="353" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />35. "Come again?": <b>I'M SORRY</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwfrG4QTkQcyZFxTX1HYH8GT_be_QSPOv3bvNbvmY_WoN-gpCgkvd858dBbHEZ3ZkOYezD2WSBJ78I4cx_Y6xeka0AMR0gfXSqSWd2RRNUX-lIlsxp9o0fCYgI3C_ILFUF6_DzxITDKZgXysPNSHWc6jhPm0hW4Z14IWGmofpf4hxjHAxRcfV7SZKXate/s400/come%20again.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwfrG4QTkQcyZFxTX1HYH8GT_be_QSPOv3bvNbvmY_WoN-gpCgkvd858dBbHEZ3ZkOYezD2WSBJ78I4cx_Y6xeka0AMR0gfXSqSWd2RRNUX-lIlsxp9o0fCYgI3C_ILFUF6_DzxITDKZgXysPNSHWc6jhPm0hW4Z14IWGmofpf4hxjHAxRcfV7SZKXate/s320/come%20again.gif" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />38. __ Souls College, Oxford: <b>ALL</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNuvDIcwji48QEn_e-Fx2RjFFDPiGovlAXwYlTeKsUZtsHYqbWoxWAnBhbOOhyphenhyphenl8-T9GA18A0lM_5CjNodHOLiKa5RpUmXW1YhPX9M3Q2DX5Ia8RX11dGu2ODdyGnFK-2N29FBuQ5Jsl81SmiFkILU9zsvKK4WviS2t2tpgBrW0GPrYRy5zvlxQPKeNZm/s300/oxford.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNuvDIcwji48QEn_e-Fx2RjFFDPiGovlAXwYlTeKsUZtsHYqbWoxWAnBhbOOhyphenhyphenl8-T9GA18A0lM_5CjNodHOLiKa5RpUmXW1YhPX9M3Q2DX5Ia8RX11dGu2ODdyGnFK-2N29FBuQ5Jsl81SmiFkILU9zsvKK4WviS2t2tpgBrW0GPrYRy5zvlxQPKeNZm/s1600/oxford.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />39. Shortly, shortly: <b>ASAP</b>.<br /><br />41. Vegan-friendly organic brand: <b>AMY'S</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-l6DkzRQKLo3e9dGiHscmS1c_mZnFO9uPP_Wwb6zjXMvEpoSFFXumEEqXWAS-Faz4JUkGOdclzjLT8c9tKk36rYhj42hWHOEI1C9eKghLKXeqX8EJ-CylNGdRvWeQw8OixBHstVUwkbsB4evZ6b6mCpBSch2_As7HXDMbbuj9m5MvrbA-EYsJeFdliJy/s1440/amys.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-l6DkzRQKLo3e9dGiHscmS1c_mZnFO9uPP_Wwb6zjXMvEpoSFFXumEEqXWAS-Faz4JUkGOdclzjLT8c9tKk36rYhj42hWHOEI1C9eKghLKXeqX8EJ-CylNGdRvWeQw8OixBHstVUwkbsB4evZ6b6mCpBSch2_As7HXDMbbuj9m5MvrbA-EYsJeFdliJy/w239-h239/amys.jpeg" width="239" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />42. Responds to 52-Across: <b>REACTS</b>.<br /><br />45. Durable garb: <b>JEANS</b>.<br /><br />47. Forest moon where C-3PO was worshipped as a god: <b>ENDOR</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_820rNXODMOeazaQEygp9eXGnFz77MnopCEsniOtuMpAcGPNg5aerfyBRmRmrbEM5QC1rJ4iukUzMVvEi00QRY4QeHs4aJp3l-OHc1K19J3meeJMwquf3-fUuHsggGOhtOgQNyTeV2okGHt8t7yBuycowYeN_3dzhRKfKqWZCM3C3Fb9AlKFC96jGbVn/s2048/endor.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="2048" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_820rNXODMOeazaQEygp9eXGnFz77MnopCEsniOtuMpAcGPNg5aerfyBRmRmrbEM5QC1rJ4iukUzMVvEi00QRY4QeHs4aJp3l-OHc1K19J3meeJMwquf3-fUuHsggGOhtOgQNyTeV2okGHt8t7yBuycowYeN_3dzhRKfKqWZCM3C3Fb9AlKFC96jGbVn/w382-h171/endor.webp" width="382" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />48. Pub pals: <b>LADS</b>.<br /><br />49. Walks, in stats: <b>BBS</b><b> </b>- "A walk's (Base On Balls) as good as a hit"<br /><br />52. Cues: <b>STIMULI </b>- Natural STIMULI are telling many thousands of Sandhill Cranes to return to the Platte River in Central Nebraska this time of year as a stop on their migration north.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1o9_zwkosi_qS_bkFeh_wFC_NBOHNRAGR1tngwQX2A7Hr64ilw93nghC4TSHsySDP2bd80M4m_9bon5uHIG3VSZsCdWMSZngk2sHAJDr9E-HPQGz4enpXST8zyW_MXoIzJlrpha8Ne97aVvwrXnghm1wC1czzL6fJJ5KZjZAyhN5sGW162lSQBa2ICwk/s408/cranes.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="408" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1o9_zwkosi_qS_bkFeh_wFC_NBOHNRAGR1tngwQX2A7Hr64ilw93nghC4TSHsySDP2bd80M4m_9bon5uHIG3VSZsCdWMSZngk2sHAJDr9E-HPQGz4enpXST8zyW_MXoIzJlrpha8Ne97aVvwrXnghm1wC1czzL6fJJ5KZjZAyhN5sGW162lSQBa2ICwk/s320/cranes.webp" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">54. Straight: <b>IN A ROW</b>.<br /><br />57. "My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Noodles," for one: <b>MNEMONIC DEVICE </b>- ...My Very Excellent Mother Served Us Nine Pizzas had to be edited when Pluto was demoted.<br /><br />60. Star quality: <b>STAGE PRESENCE</b>.<br /><br />61. Comfortable: <b>ON EASY STREET</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /><b>Down:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. "The Glass Menagerie" girl: <b>LAURA </b>- <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(65, 65, 65); color: #414141;">Laura Wingfield, the withdrawn high school dropout who passes her days listening to old phonograph records and caring for her collection of glass animals while the world closes in around her. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #414141;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #414141;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H8C4Y0dLHBBMcSfS66xopAJUevIfo-KBPDhQy4Ksat29b4JwdBK30rblwhFDr7l1CajrBJ2VHv0pODfXZAWujpMg2JH4Bfvk7jDVK_kyBAzDFFahTWm51NP_JsrVpwPgIHS7gY7vQ6ZgrhRKbqG37A9VSyNuAFZOv8wZ2QsudOplO-NUIfnngH1us0f4/s600/laura.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="600" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H8C4Y0dLHBBMcSfS66xopAJUevIfo-KBPDhQy4Ksat29b4JwdBK30rblwhFDr7l1CajrBJ2VHv0pODfXZAWujpMg2JH4Bfvk7jDVK_kyBAzDFFahTWm51NP_JsrVpwPgIHS7gY7vQ6ZgrhRKbqG37A9VSyNuAFZOv8wZ2QsudOplO-NUIfnngH1us0f4/w300-h157/laura.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></span><br />2. Add-on: <b>ANNEX</b>.<br /><br />3. __ drum: <b>STEEL </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vXW-hLCtLkiGgcoZ_gANo-YJAB54foAyRkrVV9a6bH3aYCiHdJcH6VVBopypt_Lnsf6eyJw9ygNrFsgOq6PDmtxMdajlqmaUGz1SEVjR0siOucms4cEIGlRs9ahV8MGzrwgHNaj4HuMm7z0-5fV7WNXSWaOLp0WHg_CaA0tEo9AgWIpgfa3vkc6I7EOp/s480/steel.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vXW-hLCtLkiGgcoZ_gANo-YJAB54foAyRkrVV9a6bH3aYCiHdJcH6VVBopypt_Lnsf6eyJw9ygNrFsgOq6PDmtxMdajlqmaUGz1SEVjR0siOucms4cEIGlRs9ahV8MGzrwgHNaj4HuMm7z0-5fV7WNXSWaOLp0WHg_CaA0tEo9AgWIpgfa3vkc6I7EOp/w251-h188/steel.gif" width="251" /></a></div><br />4. Mulheres da família: <b>TIAS </b>- Our Brazilian constructor gives us the Brazilian words for women as a clue and TIAS for aunts as fill.<br /><br />5. About: <b>IN RE</b>.<br /><br />6. 2030 event: <b>CENSUS </b>- Article 1 Section 2 of The American Constitution </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYngBHlzhVgkFh61eAHKahlI1c-Dn8cf8ByZTYXmE7q3Kdz0EFPZjxSvqivMd-U0yciuvKPIeWp28TqBfZsOAv1jHZ_azR9130gUcebVkwold_nppv7ps7RMDJ_zBn8tX4CSWnLioyESVpKxjdslktvMm4KOwWPhqCIpr6skKlnHwW2anTfRazPO-qy6m/s446/census.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="446" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYngBHlzhVgkFh61eAHKahlI1c-Dn8cf8ByZTYXmE7q3Kdz0EFPZjxSvqivMd-U0yciuvKPIeWp28TqBfZsOAv1jHZ_azR9130gUcebVkwold_nppv7ps7RMDJ_zBn8tX4CSWnLioyESVpKxjdslktvMm4KOwWPhqCIpr6skKlnHwW2anTfRazPO-qy6m/w399-h225/census.jpeg" width="399" /></a></div><br />7. Peach or plum: <b>HUE</b>.<br /><br />8. Weather-sensitive fig.: <b>ETD </b>- Changing ETA to ETD was my last fill.<br /><br />9. "Mindfreak" magician Angel: <b>CRISS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrn14dXPNi_zfWOP5-zzX_Do49W_l6y6QxnOunMRALLW5SiT65SVtAxHp70Jz5YIVUZoAyZWvsElYV7Y87B5_CkjXa2fuyOmeVa03uFcGV8GQapJfvu-YMlogwbDTNHouuuelsuC4ymhOcqWDceIqkVILOV-LM8Imv6UyfDpX6eqFoD9-3rAUOb872P43/s1024/angel.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrn14dXPNi_zfWOP5-zzX_Do49W_l6y6QxnOunMRALLW5SiT65SVtAxHp70Jz5YIVUZoAyZWvsElYV7Y87B5_CkjXa2fuyOmeVa03uFcGV8GQapJfvu-YMlogwbDTNHouuuelsuC4ymhOcqWDceIqkVILOV-LM8Imv6UyfDpX6eqFoD9-3rAUOb872P43/w219-h146/angel.jpeg" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Levitating" on the beach</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />10. Idiosyncrasy: <b>KINK</b>.<br /><br />11. Put behind bars: <b>ENCAGE</b>.<br /><br />12. The __ Brothers: "Listen to the Music" band: <b>DOOBIE</b> - A great musical interlude</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="210" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hbxN1VZ0rRE" width="252" youtube-src-id="hbxN1VZ0rRE"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />14. Shaver: <b>SMALL FRY </b>- The fish version</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpDfV9w-mGQraDm7wmTnceJCMvUWmf8b_eEPOoV3eAibMsTkU3Vokl25oKgaWdJBz7eJtZk5anUfjP9StAr4drK4SPTCe3q6d84aKM1Emj7Lu7hPGHWinkeVYFmV_cvxAp-tFYrKbSqlckQbPTmwhU-Rh-LjCHp_iJ-74P3VmZDh4Alb7B1CDET53aGQ/s1600/fry.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="1600" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpDfV9w-mGQraDm7wmTnceJCMvUWmf8b_eEPOoV3eAibMsTkU3Vokl25oKgaWdJBz7eJtZk5anUfjP9StAr4drK4SPTCe3q6d84aKM1Emj7Lu7hPGHWinkeVYFmV_cvxAp-tFYrKbSqlckQbPTmwhU-Rh-LjCHp_iJ-74P3VmZDh4Alb7B1CDET53aGQ/w242-h147/fry.jpeg" width="242" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stocking a lake with<br />SMALL FRY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">16. Creates a soft spot?: <b>ENDEARS</b>.<br /><br />19. Pops: <b>DADDY </b>In Japan it is 36. Japanese title of respect: <b>SAN </b>- Papa SAN<br /><br />22. Abuses an email list, say: <b>SPAMS</b>.<br /><br />23. Continuing ed course: <b>ESL</b>.<br /><br />25. Go to and fro: <b>WAG</b>.<br /><br />26. Flight board abbr.: <b>ARRivals </b><br /><br />27. Muñoz Ryan who wrote the Newbery Honor Book "Echo": <b>PAM</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmT_0hvAw3hspfJqrs8nik0pHmS-jq5bwG1qZogKHsaTV818dQkQxKRBVtkrKdhypDbNpVdWI5HC9P7hAni-W8Z35VBuISrb0TEYGx_HAqvJWCiLKKUjTog0LGNi18m6MIxDPdyW7OdhQVECoF63SkCArS4sZd23ujVB8gLUnFmf_i41B1Etit1JNQ-kL/s758/echo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="758" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmT_0hvAw3hspfJqrs8nik0pHmS-jq5bwG1qZogKHsaTV818dQkQxKRBVtkrKdhypDbNpVdWI5HC9P7hAni-W8Z35VBuISrb0TEYGx_HAqvJWCiLKKUjTog0LGNi18m6MIxDPdyW7OdhQVECoF63SkCArS4sZd23ujVB8gLUnFmf_i41B1Etit1JNQ-kL/s320/echo.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />28. Part of 57-Across: <b>SILENT M </b>- <strike>M</strike>nemonics <br /><br />29. Legendary attendants of Charlemagne: <b>PALADINS </b>- <a href="https://paleoporch.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Have-Gun-Will-Travel-01.jpg" target="_blank">Yeah, I thought of this too.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINpcRq-2tU4O10D-J4y05MusZofv9PDzzAoSjcbDIXd_4yjWMdlGuKlUEu5hAXsVA25xmtrKruLJyKYdeOLoc2nlp4YZ_FErw6dTWKFZDw-bZOdajc9UBk3mbnYOQghanAuhyphenhyphenPFV7uhVIk691GvRIWN-zBUlrrzv54cF5nlWp-g2v9xZVuInPnH0740Aa/s1536/palidin.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1536" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINpcRq-2tU4O10D-J4y05MusZofv9PDzzAoSjcbDIXd_4yjWMdlGuKlUEu5hAXsVA25xmtrKruLJyKYdeOLoc2nlp4YZ_FErw6dTWKFZDw-bZOdajc9UBk3mbnYOQghanAuhyphenhyphenPFV7uhVIk691GvRIWN-zBUlrrzv54cF5nlWp-g2v9xZVuInPnH0740Aa/s320/palidin.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />31. Yeti, e.g.: <b>BIPED </b>- Not the first characteristic I think of.<br /><br />33. Doesn't want the truth, say: <b>DARES </b>- Game</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AFGAxouIqSU6Z4uPM-f-UwtbGXBve13E7C9-zT4Du1QCkvTL9vSJPvl-0bUE14xVEGZKYJgBk5W4lIBCKExh9BV1czt5Rc39ZNN61lN6swMMm6exvGu9rHhjl-GwmI_fydTmUtkFy5IZwrq3xk_YZakKvb1szuYPB9RQchNbx5ogHYSjTNNSv2IdEqB1/s275/dare.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AFGAxouIqSU6Z4uPM-f-UwtbGXBve13E7C9-zT4Du1QCkvTL9vSJPvl-0bUE14xVEGZKYJgBk5W4lIBCKExh9BV1czt5Rc39ZNN61lN6swMMm6exvGu9rHhjl-GwmI_fydTmUtkFy5IZwrq3xk_YZakKvb1szuYPB9RQchNbx5ogHYSjTNNSv2IdEqB1/w219-h329/dare.jpeg" width="219" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />34. Juice sources?: <b>AA'S 😀</b><br /><br />37. Chanting sounds: <b>OMS</b>.<br /><br />40. 2023 WNBA Finals MVP Wilson: <b>AJA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV-NFTwAdJfNpN9aO-RjX2UnWov72gttI3l659yj3v0otpkW0Irt6tMxTcCms6TnfYuogXESijOnOgLXQxjh7iperHtGjpCIX7kHDv7jHZ5PIUNSdoTOxSX1kMAmodkYScChe_rfuJCfzBl4xwtkOwqjPFQxVCQJtCDlxqzgFN0FBtXs1gBeUD4_1upyf/s251/mvp.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV-NFTwAdJfNpN9aO-RjX2UnWov72gttI3l659yj3v0otpkW0Irt6tMxTcCms6TnfYuogXESijOnOgLXQxjh7iperHtGjpCIX7kHDv7jHZ5PIUNSdoTOxSX1kMAmodkYScChe_rfuJCfzBl4xwtkOwqjPFQxVCQJtCDlxqzgFN0FBtXs1gBeUD4_1upyf/s1600/mvp.jpeg" width="201" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />43. Arrive at: <b>COME TO</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgnNGX1aBoY5m3kSgae8ptMr8uErcxhAosVLCHzfJ6zjbGwn2abpGgsM1wvMv-xMVAs-cC5tr6Dl-t0EbFlraytc-qspNCwL2oU7A3gdmOAluAVFflqJdcWKnSpGc9qXO6dpPYIV3q85WmidDGY9Bbc8mlvILyHdoszdDSyyK3IvUjhZeegjaJYtPPVc/s1000/yogi.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="677" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgnNGX1aBoY5m3kSgae8ptMr8uErcxhAosVLCHzfJ6zjbGwn2abpGgsM1wvMv-xMVAs-cC5tr6Dl-t0EbFlraytc-qspNCwL2oU7A3gdmOAluAVFflqJdcWKnSpGc9qXO6dpPYIV3q85WmidDGY9Bbc8mlvILyHdoszdDSyyK3IvUjhZeegjaJYtPPVc/w201-h295/yogi.jpeg" width="201" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />44. Pulitzer-winning McCullough presidential biography: <b>TRUMAN </b>- It's on one of my, uh, shelfs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkrowzqdHhp-4UfiGPpjbdO-tjJwIWPYk5DUWIIiyKh3AwAfG-TfpuiY8JQgC-cphbCoiYvSfAdCubDa7q5BeZzA4-WRTr3iuT8rfs0S2t2i_KjXVD_8Zc_noblNc9Tq4OO1xbJWZJa5bvCD3XJVQH8OEvMU2FMDf1XnfuNGksMTWEgevFPdx1sHczDBs/s271/truman.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="186" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkrowzqdHhp-4UfiGPpjbdO-tjJwIWPYk5DUWIIiyKh3AwAfG-TfpuiY8JQgC-cphbCoiYvSfAdCubDa7q5BeZzA4-WRTr3iuT8rfs0S2t2i_KjXVD_8Zc_noblNc9Tq4OO1xbJWZJa5bvCD3XJVQH8OEvMU2FMDf1XnfuNGksMTWEgevFPdx1sHczDBs/s1600/truman.jpeg" width="186" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />46. Muttered remarks: <b>ASIDES </b>- Ferris Bueller's ASIDES broke the fourth wall quite often during his Day Off.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMsa2JaRYeo54uqagEupRGvbmpA3v5eXTlhhEJGsonLoWvY_J_Ds_HfBcS-nx1BCuExImOsWu_fmkD6ktlReTyuiSvl9NOg1KXQT69sIVT3Eq2cTg4zBPjh3L_SG0d8T-H3FvyJjWeDfoGXxC2vcr7csbhcjSRh6DOV5D_-I1A4Pfr1tza5VZQlMsu-CQ/s289/ferris.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="175" data-original-width="289" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMsa2JaRYeo54uqagEupRGvbmpA3v5eXTlhhEJGsonLoWvY_J_Ds_HfBcS-nx1BCuExImOsWu_fmkD6ktlReTyuiSvl9NOg1KXQT69sIVT3Eq2cTg4zBPjh3L_SG0d8T-H3FvyJjWeDfoGXxC2vcr7csbhcjSRh6DOV5D_-I1A4Pfr1tza5VZQlMsu-CQ/w395-h239/ferris.png" width="395" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />48. Form opener: <b>LINE A</b>.<br /><br />49. Preservative: <b>BRINE </b> - The basic ingredients are </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">water, vinegar, sugar and salt.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydChyR1-FVXcZH5lUJ2-aoEXgTzVB_SImzn1FvLawPvqsITkhc9ZRUQPTtVWG6JcNMCwPcAY11KwmP3nC6Eozvv5VYVxwPm-ia6ZVqT6madRTQ0l3YCabtoOuSBdrWQHtbQFpI1nSmjrGfp6Beo-nfEHu0l7R-gSRIxTMdjixiP_PhLo9FYDgFssAG_E/s1800/brine.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydChyR1-FVXcZH5lUJ2-aoEXgTzVB_SImzn1FvLawPvqsITkhc9ZRUQPTtVWG6JcNMCwPcAY11KwmP3nC6Eozvv5VYVxwPm-ia6ZVqT6madRTQ0l3YCabtoOuSBdrWQHtbQFpI1nSmjrGfp6Beo-nfEHu0l7R-gSRIxTMdjixiP_PhLo9FYDgFssAG_E/w168-h253/brine.jpeg" width="168" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />50. Bowling game: <b>BOCCE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLd_TO03QhSn6yIDO-2amHMHgCIrWbvKOkv3az7MPKympmUh134DIlQj9HZtUK7jeTp5UFltqdEHSFTsXu-jxnbVcfjyXFOuu5TvsDsSg8kYIpb0csRSMFCvmgj8nAFz_PKUq0HAmvPkywZyyuduPhi62TdZgftiHykevIBBmzAt9bTGrr7JKlt03T_0O/s225/bocce.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLd_TO03QhSn6yIDO-2amHMHgCIrWbvKOkv3az7MPKympmUh134DIlQj9HZtUK7jeTp5UFltqdEHSFTsXu-jxnbVcfjyXFOuu5TvsDsSg8kYIpb0csRSMFCvmgj8nAFz_PKUq0HAmvPkywZyyuduPhi62TdZgftiHykevIBBmzAt9bTGrr7JKlt03T_0O/w176-h176/bocce.jpeg" width="176" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />51. "Cool!": <b>SWEET.</b><br /><br />53. Seating level: <b>LOGE </b>- If you want to see <i>Hamilton</i> in Atlanta tonight, here is what the LOGE seat below will set you back.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN0Igo7fl9zGvV5gWCyr3DN7PW36W08K4ac9CCp5AVgjDyNXs6cCuOxbY2gPjPMmshkpjt7FChBzoUJhwzhrhWi3LvGK4vbhlVh5gCdPhRpP4SPtkednpTfDzqhuXGhWsctk0jOUUZqcIiXgtAQPjbZ0ua25teExJixuQU7HxL6Gz45pSERJ3PpYkyUw/s1016/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-23%20at%209.39.22%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="652" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN0Igo7fl9zGvV5gWCyr3DN7PW36W08K4ac9CCp5AVgjDyNXs6cCuOxbY2gPjPMmshkpjt7FChBzoUJhwzhrhWi3LvGK4vbhlVh5gCdPhRpP4SPtkednpTfDzqhuXGhWsctk0jOUUZqcIiXgtAQPjbZ0ua25teExJixuQU7HxL6Gz45pSERJ3PpYkyUw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-23%20at%209.39.22%20PM.png" width="205" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat0dyRrIw_qd67GDjSLsV9-UGto07VEYlQvP0cs0RjrYocx1-sqHPTL5sY79LN2YHGFnggh6zVcOop3dmyngfnEVeG54pVMcEyxZM0EYqlski78XJUgTtqN43sZrhLtRoIXJ3DghaR14kn_XebYyMv2sx12t_WPJCsBVxKQnSx4EDYSxinQ61m_nZEDk/s790/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-23%20at%209.39.37%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="790" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiat0dyRrIw_qd67GDjSLsV9-UGto07VEYlQvP0cs0RjrYocx1-sqHPTL5sY79LN2YHGFnggh6zVcOop3dmyngfnEVeG54pVMcEyxZM0EYqlski78XJUgTtqN43sZrhLtRoIXJ3DghaR14kn_XebYyMv2sx12t_WPJCsBVxKQnSx4EDYSxinQ61m_nZEDk/s320/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-23%20at%209.39.37%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />55. Shape of a baklava, sometimes: <b>NEST</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3YlYkLK2P9Yg2kP9tNYpmkGwBDJOt2gzLWphcXlMN34qNZTNQN2hyh6fUye68nlCx2y5nw6SfWQlaczovz4T0z9-o7m6vkkUsNmlQJnaMtghICEp5AFMGgjXEOtwll1ir2HEnfgdX_Uz3RoXHBLiKeuYqGHEAxoHEv8ohZKteo_BOqlNonafnJwZdQ_4/s750/nest.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3YlYkLK2P9Yg2kP9tNYpmkGwBDJOt2gzLWphcXlMN34qNZTNQN2hyh6fUye68nlCx2y5nw6SfWQlaczovz4T0z9-o7m6vkkUsNmlQJnaMtghICEp5AFMGgjXEOtwll1ir2HEnfgdX_Uz3RoXHBLiKeuYqGHEAxoHEv8ohZKteo_BOqlNonafnJwZdQ_4/s320/nest.webp" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />56. Profess: <b>AVER</b>.<br /><br />58. IDs of PCs: <b>IPS </b>- The ID</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">entificationS of Personal ComputerS are their Internet ProtocolS.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />59. Let it out, in a way: <b>CRY</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="398" height="99" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NpErP-S9N8M/YF93mbRbBrI/AAAAAAAAXiI/0BK4J6RgfLELGo5cDUjVvZ95bDeCp3N8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w99-h99/thoughts.jpg" width="99" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://crosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2024/02/shelvies.html" target="_blank"><b>Here are some Shelfies submitted by our Corner Friends</b></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span color="black !important" face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Notes from C.C.:</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span color="black !important" face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span color="black !important" style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: georgia;">Voting is now open until March 1 for t</span><span color="rgb(51, 51, 51) !important" style="font-family: georgia;">he 12<sup>th</sup> ORCA Awards – the annual celebration of creativity in crosswords! Winners will be announced on March 6 during a <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://m.twitch.tv/boswords" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" shape="rect" style="color: #196ad4; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">livestream</a> filled with games and prizes. Five long-time solvers will receive special awards. </span><span color="black !important" style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: georgia;">For
each day of their streak, solvers can receive a chance to win crossword
memorabilia inscribed to them and signed by Will Shortz. Need not be
present to win. Details and voting info can be found at </span><span color="rgb(38, 40, 42) !important" style="font-family: georgia;"><a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="https://crosswordfiend.com/2024-orca-awards/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" shape="rect" style="color: #196ad4; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Diary of a Crossword Fiend.</span></a></span></span></div><p></p>Husker Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87523361928749132652024-02-23T03:30:00.002-06:002024-02-23T04:27:09.286-06:00Friday, February 23, 2024, Blake Slonecker<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fteepublic%2Fimage%2Fprivate%2Fs--VbxNg1PB--%2Ft_Preview%2Fb_rgb%3A191919%2Cc_lpad%2Cf_jpg%2Ch_630%2Cq_90%2Cw_1200%2Fv1599498702%2Fproduction%2Fdesigns%2F13796304_0.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1533778b206d5f2ddf71df29788b19ec0e3c1264416fdce86131b84a831adccc&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fteepublic%2Fimage%2Fprivate%2Fs--VbxNg1PB--%2Ft_Preview%2Fb_rgb%3A191919%2Cc_lpad%2Cf_jpg%2Ch_630%2Cq_90%2Cw_1200%2Fv1599498702%2Fproduction%2Fdesigns%2F13796304_0.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1533778b206d5f2ddf71df29788b19ec0e3c1264416fdce86131b84a831adccc&ipo=images" width="499" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Good Morning, Cruciverbalists. Malodorous Manatee here with today's recap of a puzzle constructed by veteran puzzle-setter Blake Slonecker. Today's theme is straightforward so let's jump right in with the unifier which has been conveniently placed in the middle of the grid:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">39 Across: Camera setting, and what shortened 18-, 24-, 47-, and 58-Across?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">F - STOP</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. At the four referenced places, Blake has dropped the F (not dropped the F bomb, just the letter F) in order to answer the clues, and provide us with a few chuckles here, here, here and here:</span></p><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2FTZL8_7S87eAAAAAC%2Fletter-f-f-dancing.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=a3acd4a60e78d5e7fd340ce2371cb30a66b9ad1bf5bf0ca510aa8d72fbd5401e&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="445" height="121" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2FTZL8_7S87eAAAAAC%2Fletter-f-f-dancing.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=a3acd4a60e78d5e7fd340ce2371cb30a66b9ad1bf5bf0ca510aa8d72fbd5401e&ipo=images" width="108" /></a></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Enough, F, Stop!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">18 Across: Pollinator who can't fly?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">GROUND BEE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Where's the BEEF?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">24 Across: Parents in the Hundred Acre Wood?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">RAISES THE ROO</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Parents is used as a verb in the clue. Kanga is a single mom. When ROO misbehaves Kanaga idiomatically RAISES THE ROOF.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.RDqFafzmcaoqzg2HC57HDQHaF9%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=d8c6012a06b00dd8476e1ec0b4fd4f6565213dc6794a2095873e363d5b974a50&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="474" height="238" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.RDqFafzmcaoqzg2HC57HDQHaF9%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=d8c6012a06b00dd8476e1ec0b4fd4f6565213dc6794a2095873e363d5b974a50&ipo=images" width="296" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Roo and Kanga</span></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>47 Across: Product of Shenandoah Valley shepherds?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">VIRGINIA WOOL</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Who's afraid?</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">58 Across: Experimental soft cheese?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">TRIAL BRIE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A TRIAL BRIEF is a legal document presented to the court. It is intended to provide the court with the presentation of facts, evidence and legal arguments. A TRIAL BRIE might provide an introduction for someone who has yet to develop a taste for soft cheeses.</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here is how this all looks in the grid:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWRdlkcdvU8dNL25m_MYm51MQS4kIyxrnFLoZ4HwThpisKO9AcnH8LGwX9RLVx36rAaQpigeWLVQzoj_Y34YZVlQ3pTDwfW-DdmR89n_dcSb0W6aDkY1GULzuD6vfkCAZGk1R27JLEvw_LFXpr7j02oNO3OqyPJ7W7QqlfKOEoRbHdxWBQkDnKxsVKdM/s703/Screenshot%202024-02-11%2010.40.04.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="703" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWRdlkcdvU8dNL25m_MYm51MQS4kIyxrnFLoZ4HwThpisKO9AcnH8LGwX9RLVx36rAaQpigeWLVQzoj_Y34YZVlQ3pTDwfW-DdmR89n_dcSb0W6aDkY1GULzuD6vfkCAZGk1R27JLEvw_LFXpr7j02oNO3OqyPJ7W7QqlfKOEoRbHdxWBQkDnKxsVKdM/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-11%2010.40.04.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">...and here are the rest of the clues and answers:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;">Across:</b></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></b></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">1. Tries out: <b>DEMOS</b>. Hand up for initially trying out TESTS.<br /><br />6. Nosegay: <b>POSY</b>. As in "Ring Around The Rosie". <br /><br />10. Pod whose cross sections are pentagonal: <b>OKRA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic3.bigstockphoto.com%2F4%2F9%2F1%2Flarge1500%2F19431422.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=efd8674243077ec14dde17da5a870c3da989b5f14190325535d541c75d7ed863&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="755" height="189" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic3.bigstockphoto.com%2F4%2F9%2F1%2Flarge1500%2F19431422.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=efd8674243077ec14dde17da5a870c3da989b5f14190325535d541c75d7ed863&ipo=images" width="179" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">14. Skip a syllable or two: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ELIDE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/154/elide.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="650" height="235" src="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/154/elide.png" width="382" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">15. Until: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">UP TO</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">16. "Stay" singer Lisa: <b>LOEB</b>. I searched for a Leopold and (Lisa) LOEB mash up but could not find one. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">17. __ Cup: PGA Tour prize: <b>FEDEX</b>. A golfing reference. Both <span style="color: red;">P</span>rofessional <span style="color: red;">G</span>olfers' <span style="color: red;">A</span>ssociation and <span style="color: red;">FED</span>eral <span style="color: red;">EX</span>press have been abbreviated. Although, those abbreviations are now used far more often than are the full names.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">20. Middle of dinner?: <b>ENS</b>. We have seen this type of clue before. There are two N's in the middle of dinner. If Blake had needed DEES, here, would he have gone with "Middle of middle"?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">21. Perfect: <b>IDEAL</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">23. "Island of the Blue Dolphins" novelist Scott: <b>O'DELL</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blog.readingkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/island-of-the-blue-dolphins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="510" height="271" src="https://blog.readingkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/island-of-the-blue-dolphins.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">27. Joie de vivre: <b>ZEST</b>. A French phrase (in English, Joy of Living) fully co-opted by English speakers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">28. Emo: <b>ANGSTY</b>. Slangy clue/answer combo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">32. Storage furniture: <b>CHEST</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">34. Prize money: <b>PURSE</b>. Commonly used this way in the world of professional boxing and in professional golf.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">37. Sphere in old referee whistles: <b>PEA</b>. Before they developed synthetic orbs they used real PEAs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">38. A pop: <b>EACH</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">40. Otter kin: <b>MINK</b>. A relationship that is a bit of a crossword standard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">41. Durango day: <b>DIA</b>. Today's Spanish lesson.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">42. Apt rhyme for "freeze": <b>SEIZE</b>. As in SEIZE-up.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">43. Well-mannered blokes: <b>GENTS</b>. It is relatively easy to convince ladies not to eat Tide pods but it is more difficult to deter GENTS.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">44. Goofs in proofs: <b>ERRATA</b>. What do you call a list of corrections read out in a suggestive fashion? ERRATA - CA.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">46. Tromp: <b>PLOD</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/a829/tromp.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="650" height="251" src="https://thesaurus.plus/img/synonyms/a829/tromp.png" width="409" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">53. Bird in a bevy: <b>QUAIL</b>. A group of QUAIL is called a bevy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">56. Hot spots: <b>OVENS</b>. Not a WiFi reference.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">57. Signal: <b>CUE</b>. Both can be employed as either verbs or nouns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">60. Glossy material: <b>SATIN</b>. Like most chairs?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">62. 55-Down, properly: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">ISN'T</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. See also 55 Down. Duh, MM.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">63. Like most whiskey: <b>AGED</b>. This 36-year-old whisky can be yours for about five or six thousand dollars. Let me know and I will send you a link if I can still (pun intended, See 42 Down) find it in my trash file).</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd3k81ch9hvuctc.cloudfront.net%2Fcompany%2FU8AtRr%2Fimages%2F3dd2bb73-5be4-4144-bc0a-7872e4dfeae0.png&t=1707678509&ymreqid=d41d8cd9-8f00-b204-1cc6-fd000501c500&sig=3TIriW7x4oseEqq1RjFucw--~D" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="600" height="271" src="https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd3k81ch9hvuctc.cloudfront.net%2Fcompany%2FU8AtRr%2Fimages%2F3dd2bb73-5be4-4144-bc0a-7872e4dfeae0.png&t=1707678509&ymreqid=d41d8cd9-8f00-b204-1cc6-fd000501c500&sig=3TIriW7x4oseEqq1RjFucw--~D" width="331" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">64. Heart Eyes or OK Hand: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">EMOJI</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinclipart.com%2Fpicdir%2Fbig%2F136-1362461_emoji-printable-faces-heart-eyes-imagenes-de-emojis.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=7c3cd4281cdc2db9deae1a09e8449786d9c44fa21d64c18c1b419d5f21cfb1fd&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="108" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinclipart.com%2Fpicdir%2Fbig%2F136-1362461_emoji-printable-faces-heart-eyes-imagenes-de-emojis.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=7c3cd4281cdc2db9deae1a09e8449786d9c44fa21d64c18c1b419d5f21cfb1fd&ipo=images" width="108" /></a><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pngkey.com%2Fpng%2Fdetail%2F14-143369_download-ok-hand-sign-ok-hand-emoji-png.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=386eb6e8e3153a1457667dc22ce0f43372655f1699f47372d059c05cbde37c83&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="800" height="108" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pngkey.com%2Fpng%2Fdetail%2F14-143369_download-ok-hand-sign-ok-hand-emoji-png.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=386eb6e8e3153a1457667dc22ce0f43372655f1699f47372d059c05cbde37c83&ipo=images" width="122" /></a></div></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">65. Fancy spread: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">PATE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. To make chicken PATE one has to first de-liver the chicken.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />66. Fool (with): <b>MESS</b>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa3J4aTN3djJ5d2d6c3FnZ3JzZzU1YTdsY3kyNmJpbG1oeTJteDhsdiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/5xtDarz3cFrdYKp31Is/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="316" height="207" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa3J4aTN3djJ5d2d6c3FnZ3JzZzU1YTdsY3kyNmJpbG1oeTJteDhsdiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/5xtDarz3cFrdYKp31Is/giphy.gif" width="287" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">67. Wrap sheet: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">SARAN</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. The following, from the mid-60's, might be deemed NSFW:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZNXjsPJTKwE" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZNXjsPJTKwE"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;">Down:</b></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b>1. Schedule for later: <b>DEFER</b>.<br /><br />2. Two-time WNBA MVP __ Delle Donne: <b>ELENA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia1.popsugar-assets.com%2Ffiles%2Fthumbor%2FsWihPDf66TlARmg4UF4ycdOOIkg%2Ffit-in%2F2048xorig%2Ffilters%3Aformat_auto-!!-%3Astrip_icc-!!-%2F2020%2F07%2F16%2F748%2Fn%2F1922729%2Ftmp_pLk6vF_5edd04dfd2188feb_GettyImages-805869718.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=dd808f2bbf5a2dd8727d26b01fea779becc24f63764859bdf0b140b4ee55a6b0&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="221" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia1.popsugar-assets.com%2Ffiles%2Fthumbor%2FsWihPDf66TlARmg4UF4ycdOOIkg%2Ffit-in%2F2048xorig%2Ffilters%3Aformat_auto-!!-%3Astrip_icc-!!-%2F2020%2F07%2F16%2F748%2Fn%2F1922729%2Ftmp_pLk6vF_5edd04dfd2188feb_GettyImages-805869718.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=dd808f2bbf5a2dd8727d26b01fea779becc24f63764859bdf0b140b4ee55a6b0&ipo=images" width="332" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">3. Many a sedan: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">MID-SIZE CAR</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Amit Majmudar's "__ to a Drone": <b>ODE</b>. I was not familiar with this work. I have now searched for it online, found it, read it a couple of times and .... well, make your own judgement:</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://moodle.swarthmore.edu/pluginfile.php/507673/mod_resource/content/2/Majmudar%20Ode%20to%20a%20Drone.pdf">Ode to A Drone</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">5. People's superlative: <b>SEXIEST</b>. A reference to <i>People Magazine.</i> The honorific of SEXIEST Man Alive is awarded annually to a male but the magazine awards Most Beautiful Woman Alive in lieu of SEXIEST.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">6. Sound of the Northwest: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">PUGET</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.ubc.ca%2Fstevehealy%2Ffiles%2F2014%2F11%2FpugetsoundMapLG1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5cffc95644a75690cccdb953e9af545bde6db21e66883b57959fcb09962d40ac&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="564" height="241" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.ubc.ca%2Fstevehealy%2Ffiles%2F2014%2F11%2FpugetsoundMapLG1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5cffc95644a75690cccdb953e9af545bde6db21e66883b57959fcb09962d40ac&ipo=images" width="264" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">7. O icon: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">OPRAH</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. OPRAH Winfrey of, among many other things, <i>O Magazine.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />8. Took second, say: <b>STOLE</b>. A baseball reference.<br /><br />9. Second person: <b>YOU</b>. Not an Adam and Eve reference. A grammar reference.<br /><br />10. One whose trick-learning years are behind them: <b>OLD DOG</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Flowres.cartoonstock.com%2Fanimals-old_dog-you_can_t_teach_an_old_dog_new_tricks-dogs-trick-new_trick-cza1448_low.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d730ffe722f612f35b986f1a29483b2332c9f454970261d6414e7fd1a89042f4&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="500" height="247" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Flowres.cartoonstock.com%2Fanimals-old_dog-you_can_t_teach_an_old_dog_new_tricks-dogs-trick-new_trick-cza1448_low.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d730ffe722f612f35b986f1a29483b2332c9f454970261d6414e7fd1a89042f4&ipo=images" width="246" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">11. "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" writer Bryant: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">KOBE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />12. Rod and __: <b>REEL</b>. A fishing reference.<br /><br />13. Cain's brother: <b>ABEL</b>. A reference to The Book of Genesis.<br /><br />19. Nary a soul: <b>NO ONE</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HuphFPEqJqw" width="320" youtube-src-id="HuphFPEqJqw"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sir Paul McCartney</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">22. "Spring forward" letters: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">DST</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">D</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">aylight </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">S</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">avings </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">T</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ime.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">25. Quick meeting?: <b>SESH</b>. "Quick" as in a shortened version of SESSION.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">26. Tough talk?: <b>RASP</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">29. Damage control pro: <b>SPIN DOCTOR</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/8/e/9/8e90c4580c/74e4efa08f/bb668f39bf/library/mgt12.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="600" height="262" src="https://i0.wp.com/img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/8/e/9/8e90c4580c/74e4efa08f/bb668f39bf/library/mgt12.gif" width="356" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">30. High-stakes shelter: <b>TENT</b>. I don't know about the High bit, but many TENTs certainly do employ stakes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">31. Shaggy beasts: <b>YAKS</b>. See also 33-Down.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">32. Relinquish: <b>CEDE</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">33. 31-Down abundance: <b>HAIR</b>.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.britannica.com%2F40%2F188540-050-9AC748DE%2FYak-Himalayas-Nepal.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e1e7b0f515ce3129090b9fbb2a0dc1675d0c7d2ad4753c1cf49ba2e3660199fe&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="800" height="322" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.britannica.com%2F40%2F188540-050-9AC748DE%2FYak-Himalayas-Nepal.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e1e7b0f515ce3129090b9fbb2a0dc1675d0c7d2ad4753c1cf49ba2e3660199fe&ipo=images" width="418" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">34. Pump letters: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">PSI</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. <span style="color: red;">P</span>ounds per <span style="color: red;">S</span>quare <span style="color: red;">I</span>nch</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />35. Lays aisle-mate: <b>UTZ</b>. A snack food (pretzels, potato chips, etc.) reference.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi5.walmartimages.com%2Fasr%2F73743353-c303-4f93-9e3d-577a3a200c79_1.4b147d33695d8bad60e4133bbe79eb49.jpeg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e3b6e7c3ab2470226a81bfa58dbde794b9bf0658ed672ffca1ed6cb59cb8d42e&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="184" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi5.walmartimages.com%2Fasr%2F73743353-c303-4f93-9e3d-577a3a200c79_1.4b147d33695d8bad60e4133bbe79eb49.jpeg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=e3b6e7c3ab2470226a81bfa58dbde794b9bf0658ed672ffca1ed6cb59cb8d42e&ipo=images" width="184" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">36. Bass output: </span><b>ROE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Not a bass guitar. Not Bass Ale. Not the Mayor of Los Angeles. Fish ROE.</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">39. "__ the Turtle": University of Maryland catchphrase: <b>FEAR</b>.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2Fd3%2F40%2F90%2Fd34090e236c3d814931fc71b0d2584c6.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=594fcccebccaf6112a913b589ecedbc62dd7e4c4659cfdacc07b8b32f41534b7&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="800" height="263" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2Fd3%2F40%2F90%2Fd34090e236c3d814931fc71b0d2584c6.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=594fcccebccaf6112a913b589ecedbc62dd7e4c4659cfdacc07b8b32f41534b7&ipo=images" width="333" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">40. "I would like some more catnip, please": </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">MEOW</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />42. Bootlegger's vessel: <b>STILL</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.fineartamerica.com%2Fimages%2Fartworkimages%2Fmediumlarge%2F2%2F1922-bootlegger-alcohol-still-james-turner.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5191dc3976f1fb9b020874cea47bc4b2baeb4c4e9e325d975e001dacd9ef72c0&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="682" height="263" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.fineartamerica.com%2Fimages%2Fartworkimages%2Fmediumlarge%2F2%2F1922-bootlegger-alcohol-still-james-turner.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5191dc3976f1fb9b020874cea47bc4b2baeb4c4e9e325d975e001dacd9ef72c0&ipo=images" width="254" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">43. Visual aids: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">GLASSES</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Not, e.g., pie charts, flashcards, flip charts, or the like. Aids to help us see.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />45. Really take off: <b>AVIATE</b>. Really. No, really take off.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZzFybmhuY3hhdnd2enVzaGY2dTZtdGtzeXFtN293anVkeGZoaXY3dCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/FxZcxuFhyJTOoBsJPE/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="192" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZzFybmhuY3hhdnd2enVzaGY2dTZtdGtzeXFtN293anVkeGZoaXY3dCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/FxZcxuFhyJTOoBsJPE/giphy.gif" width="342" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">46. Blame (on): </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">PIN</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. As in "Y0u won't PIN that murder on me!"</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ensPF42ymhk" width="320" youtube-src-id="ensPF42ymhk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eydie Gorme (and friends)</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">48. Canyon: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">GORGE</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />49. Campus climbers: <b>IVIES</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dl3mRjydcPw" width="320" youtube-src-id="dl3mRjydcPw"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tom Lehrer - "Bright College Days"</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />50. Focus of Maslow's hierarchy: <b>NEEDS</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newamericanjournal.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2F2560px-MaslowsHierarchyOfNeeds.svg_.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1534f721b35aa2c7df867817c2b79e6d8a6813eced4c126e2252c80a07370eb0&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="800" height="208" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newamericanjournal.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2F2560px-MaslowsHierarchyOfNeeds.svg_.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1534f721b35aa2c7df867817c2b79e6d8a6813eced4c126e2252c80a07370eb0&ipo=images" width="294" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>51. Message board?: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">OUIJA</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Messages from the great beyond. Supposedly. OUIJA Board.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExd3Fkd25iaGUxMWpoMzZjZmwwcHpzcmd2djN5cHJ3Y2k1dGluZjdwMiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/26vUAAwkzAMnBj9x6/giphy.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="500" height="168" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExd3Fkd25iaGUxMWpoMzZjZmwwcHpzcmd2djN5cHJ3Y2k1dGluZjdwMiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/26vUAAwkzAMnBj9x6/giphy.gif" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">52. Red Square honoree: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">LENIN</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-profession.com%2Fimages%2Ffireside_theatre_how_can.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=762b3763bc8b2d2d90e95a659e691ff84d2d8e9a7f23c210a67cd8670ab4844d&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="303" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-profession.com%2Fimages%2Ffireside_theatre_how_can.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=762b3763bc8b2d2d90e95a659e691ff84d2d8e9a7f23c210a67cd8670ab4844d&ipo=images" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All Hail Marx and Lennon !</div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">53. Sample collector, maybe: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Q-TIP</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. For the DNA lab.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />54. __ Major: <b>URSA</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flittleastronomy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2Fursa_major_cover.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1a964ff4ddc7da0fb7d5d466c821988793396bbac96e60985c53bba301481b56&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="229" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flittleastronomy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2Fursa_major_cover.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1a964ff4ddc7da0fb7d5d466c821988793396bbac96e60985c53bba301481b56&ipo=images" width="344" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>55. 62-Across, improperly: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">AIN'T</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. See also 62 Across. Duh, MM.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />59. "Bang!": <b>BAM</b>. Onomatopoeia<br /><br />61. Org. for OBs: <b>AMA</b>.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flogowik.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fama-american-medical-association7542.logowik.com.webp&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c0d1167b1c3c8ce84202e3b61ed812730428b4b5ea8e0ff00cb5ad8d4c7b450e&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="162" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flogowik.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fama-american-medical-association7542.logowik.com.webp&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c0d1167b1c3c8ce84202e3b61ed812730428b4b5ea8e0ff00cb5ad8d4c7b450e&ipo=images" width="216" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">________________________________________</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYbq7SbqJ3jIhujRc-UxAtE3G6SvF5LAD4uVNp1Nv4h55dFy0j7vRYBshP9cXtR6Beg2gwqsbOf8fqyO-zXO0VF-cecR-dDSvZ_JTlfhAAKDq8pyOYo6rFTjx7ngW9PTQpp75Y_7qKVWvduz3PwqoX7ahKsFNSbacYV5ZgVhpR7neUszDaImWbiadnwQ/s320/MM%20OUT.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="320" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYbq7SbqJ3jIhujRc-UxAtE3G6SvF5LAD4uVNp1Nv4h55dFy0j7vRYBshP9cXtR6Beg2gwqsbOf8fqyO-zXO0VF-cecR-dDSvZ_JTlfhAAKDq8pyOYo6rFTjx7ngW9PTQpp75Y_7qKVWvduz3PwqoX7ahKsFNSbacYV5ZgVhpR7neUszDaImWbiadnwQ/s1600/MM%20OUT.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Notes from C.C.:</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black !important; font-family: georgia;">Voting is now open until March 1 for t</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; font-family: georgia;">he 12<sup>th</sup> ORCA Awards – the annual celebration of creativity in crosswords! 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