Theme: Words of Caution - The first words of the first two theme entries are units of length, the third is "cut".
14. *Pampering massage after a long day: FOOT RUB.
21. *Neighborhood notice taped to a telephone pole: YARD SALE SIGN.
40. *Chinese takeout choice: CHOP SUEY.
56. With 66-Across, carpentry adage that also describes the first words of the answers to the starred clues: MEASURE TWICE.
66. See 56-Across: CUT ONCE.
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here. Melissa (founder of Adopt an Inmate) could not blog today due to some unexpected family news.
But it's the best I've heard this year. She probably will share with you
in two weeks when she blogs the July 26 puzzle. I'm just so excited and happy for her.
Looks like Alice's debut. Congrats. Liang is also the surname of my best friend Carmen.
Across:
4. Red __ beet: AS A.
7. Fiscal exec: CFO.
10. Dozes: NODS.
16. Question that's an anagram of 35-Down: HOW. 35. Question that's an anagram of 16-Across: WHO.
17. S&L offerings: IRAS.
18. On the rocks: OVER ICE.
19. Many millennia: EON.
20. "Sommersby" star: GERE. Starring Richard Gere and Jodie Foster.
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24. Fix, as a shoe: RE-SOLE.
27. High-end Apple tablet: IPAD PRO. Agnes loves her Minis.
29. Taiwanese tech giant: ACER.
30. Car wash cycle: RINSE.
33. Alternate nickname for the Windy City: CHI TOWN. And 36. Alternate nickname for the Big Easy: NOLA.
38. Oolong, e.g.: TEA. 42. First animal of the Chinese zodiac: RAT. Alice is a Chinese.
39. Rower's blade: OAR.
43. Networking connections: INS. 41. Looked through the window: PEERED IN. This type of tiny dupe is allowed in crossword-making.
44. Canvas bag: TOTE.
45. Altimas, e.g.: NISSANS.
47. Leave alone: LET BE.
49. Follow, as a warning: HEED.
51. Typesetting unit: PICA.
52. Successful batters: HITTERS.
54. Breakfast order: OMELET. And 67. Cookie grains: OATS.
58. Gloss targets: LIPS.
59. Thor, for one: GOD.
60. Disney film with a magic lamp: ALADDIN.
64. Sunburn-soothing plant: ALOE. I used the gel from the plant directly once and got allergic.
65. Singer DiFranco: ANI.
68. Hamilton: TEN.
69. Covert __: OPS.
70. Dossier letters: AKA.
Down:
2. Congressional email suffix: GOV.
3. Garden tool: HOE.
4. Default font in Google Docs: ARIAL.
5. Bolivian capital: SUCRE. LA PAZ is the de facto capital.
6. Under the covers: ABED.
7. Degrades: CHEAPENS.
8. Waste time: FOOL AROUND.
9. Didn't rent: OWNED.
10. Sushi bite that's raw fish atop hand-pressed rice: NIGIRI. No wrapping nori seaweed.
11. Old West route: OREGON TRAIL. 26. Creates drama: STIRS THE POT. Nice long 11's.
12. "Aw, shoot": DARN.
13. NNW opposite: SSE.
15. Audition: TRYOUT.
22. [Not my error]: SIC.
23. Uses a hose: SPRAYS.
24. Shrink back: RECOIL.
25. Natural gas component: ETHANE.
29. "This again!?": ANOTHER ONE.
31. Spirited session?: SEANCE. Good old clue.
32. Bothers a lot: EATS AT. 53. Yank on: TUG AT. My comment on 43A.
34. Pairs of four: OCTETS.
37. Hawaiian garland: LEI.
46. Swimwear brand: SPEEDO. Our Sumdaze used to be a lifeguard. And a yoga teacher. She just amazes me all the time.
48. Skewed perspectives: BIASES.
50. Brooklyn hrs.: EST.
54. Prepare to shine in a bodybuilding contest?: OIL UP.
55. Exams for future drs.: MCATS.
56. Actress Kunis: MILA.
57. Texas home of Baylor University: WACO.
58. Tonal language similar to Thai: LAO.
61. Genetic letters: DNA.
62. "Disgusting!": ICK.
63. Read Across America org.: NEA.
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