59. Keepers of the faith, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues: RELIGIOUS LEADERS.
And, if you squint real hard, you can see a Religious figure Leading the answers.
18. *Quinta Brunson sitcom set in a school: ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. An ABBOT,
I've never seen this show but this clip popped up in my ad feed recently.
32. *First John Updike novel to feature Harry Angstrom: RABBIT RUN. A RABBI,
39. *Delivery room breathing technique: LAMAZE METHOD. A LAMA,
49. *"Get a load of me!": I'M AMAZING. And an IMAM
Walk into a bar <insert punchline here>.
I think this is Andrew's debut LAT. Congrats Andrew!
Across:
1. Feature of the UNICEF logo: GLOBE. After collecting all those dimes at Halloween, you'd think I'd have remembered the logo.
6. Spanakopita cheese: FETA.
10. Alligator abode: SWAMP.
15. Wrap sheet: SARAN.
16. Andy who coached the Chiefs to three Super Bowl wins: REID. No clue.
17. Desert retreat: OASIS. Second Thursday in a row. TTP, you had a good OASIS pick too!
18. [See: Theme]
21. Marcia's "Desperate Housewives" role: BREE. No clue. Name #2 (don't expect me to keep track like Splynter does.)
22. Track of one's tears?: DIRGE. I don't get it.
23. __ Minor: URSA. Little bear.
26. Kitchen cover-ups: APRONS.
28. Incline: RAMP.
32. [See: Theme]
34. Skateboard trick: OLLIE.
35. Pasture: LEA.
36. Extremely dry: ARID.
37. Fed. anti-mob law: RICO ACT. I loved watching Jack Webb in Dragnet (it's on MeTV @11:30p CDT). RICO - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations.
39. [See: Theme]
42. Parting word: GOOD BYE.
44. Toast spread: OLEO.
45. Fist bump: DAP.
48. Tests: EXAMS.
49. [See: Theme]
51. Part of MSG: MONO. If you're a fan of Uncle Roger, you know this. //BTW, that's a persona he made up for YouTube but now uses it at his restaurants.
52. Hot condiment: WASABI.
54. Actress Taylor-Joy: ANYA. Name.
55. Totally aces: NAILS.
57. "NBA Today" airer: ESPN.
59. [See: Theme]
66. Totally remove: ERASE.
67. Sly chuckle: HE-HE.
68. Bar in a birdcage: PERCH.
69. Walkways: PATHS.
70. Adderall target, briefly: ADHD. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
71. Wide variety: ARRAY.
Down:
1. Student-led support org.: GSA. Graduate Student Association - the S is in the clue.
2. Chem class: LAB.
3. Poetic 1-Across: ORB.
4. Madagascar tree: BAOBAB.
5. __'acte: ENTR.
6. Marketing gimmick: FREE PRIZE. Check your cereal boxes!
7. Long swimmer: EEL.
8. Attached, in a way: TIED ON.
9. Syst. overseer: ADMIN. My early career was network ADMIN.
10. Playlist unit: SONG.
11. Belgian site of an 1815 battle: WATERLOO. You don't want to meet yours.
12. Red __ beet: A SA.
13. Former Russian space station: MIR.
14. Social science subj.: PSY.
19. Platter with a pot, cups, and saucers: TEA TRAY.
20. Hesitant sounds: ERS.
23. Link letters: URL.
24. Singer Carly __ Jepsen: RAE.
25. Govt. funds for a mom-and-pop shop: SBA LOAN. Small Business Association
27. "I can't believe you said that!": RUDE.
29. Disney film with Jafar and Jasmine: ALADDIN.
30. Podcaster's need: MIC.
31. Touch tenderly: PET.
33. Poetic feet: IAMBS.
34. Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina in space: OCHOA. Name #?
37. Like many of Costco's Kirkland brand products: RELABELED.
38. List in detail, in Liverpool: ITEMISE. Notice the UK spelling.
40. Reprimand: ADMONISH.
41. NYC cultural center: MOMA.
42. Aquamarine, e.g.: GEM.
43. Brand of ergonomic kitchen tools: OXO.
46. "__ luck?": ANY.
47. The Masters org.: PGA.
49. Came out with: ISSUED.
50. Diminutive related to Alex: ZANDER.
52. Nintendo console: WII.
53. Waikiki welcome: ALOHA.
56. Many moons: AGES.
58. Daddy: PAPA.
59. Sales agt.: REP.
60. Timeline stretch: ERA.
61. Delt neighbor: LAT.
62. "Quiet, please!": SHH.
63. Make a mistake: ERR.
64. Color TV pioneer: RCA. Hi Misty!
65. Bashful: SHY.
The Grid:
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Sorry for the skinny expo today, folks. I spent the weekend catching up on worked missed whilst sick and then Monday waiting on DW to land at IAH from DFW only to have the storms turn her flight back to Dallas at 1am. Either FlightAware wasn't aware or I wasn't 'cuz I didn't figure it out unti DW texted me from Dalls. I got home around 4am.
Cheers, -T
