Love is in the air...
Good morning folks. Today's expo is going to be a little skinny as my allergies turned into a chest cold. On the plus side, Youngest Graduated UT and is now taking a break in Spain before digging into Law at GW. I've got Eldest home for only one more day :-)16. *Dolores Huerta, for one: LABOR LEADER. - The leader of labor is the letter L
25. *In the lead: OUT FRONT. - O is the front letter of out.
35. *Convention site: CIVIC CENTER. - The center of civic is the letter V.
52. *Portion of the Irish flag that's green: ONE THIRD. - The third letter of one is the letter E.
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| Yep, 1/3 Green |
60. Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?: LOVE LETTERS.
Across:
1. Stirs in: ADDS.
5. Canines, e.g.: TEETH. Ripping teeth, not puppies.
10. "In a way": ISH.
13. Mammal that may steal fish from a fisher's line: SEAL. Humm, minus a T in Steal is the SEAL.
14. Transparent layer in the eye: CORNEA.
15. Surname separator: NEE.
16. [See: Theme] 18. TNT part: TRI. TRInitrotoluene
19. Hotel fillers: GUESTS. DW has eschewed Hotels for Air B&Bs. Most of 'em are great but no breakfast.
20. Tempts fate: DARES.
22. Rum-soaked cakes: BABAS.
25. [See: Theme]
27. "Call anytime": PHONE ME.
Call me any time... Dirty Deeds - AC / DC.
30. Raves about: PRAISES.
31. TV remote batteries: AAS.
32. Bodega convenience: ATM.
34. Cooling systs.: ACS. Air Conditioners. I have a degree in EE but BTUs still escape me. Convert to Joules and I've got it.
35. [See: Theme]
40. "Unforgettable" singer __ King Cole: NAT.
41. Cap. founded by Brigham Young: SLC.
42. Shrill bark: YAP.
45. Cause of a flubbed field goal, maybe: LOW SNAP.
49. Beer bashes: KEGGERS.
52. [See: Theme].
54. Robust: LUSTY.
55. Yemen metropolis with an elevation over 7,200 feet: SANAA.
56. "But of course, Madame!": OUI OUI.
59. Hairy Addams cousin: ITT.
60. [See: Theme]
65. Actress Vardalos: NIA.
66. English cathedral city: EXETER.
67. In a frenzy: AMOK.
68. Family docs: GPS.
69. Frowned-upon activities: NO-NOS.
70. Shade of red: RUBY.
Down:
1. Handy way to communicate, for short?: ASL. American Sign Language. Cute that "Handy" was in the clue.
2. Justice Dept. arm: DEA.
3. Apply with a light touch: DAB.
4. "Just say no" or "Just do it": SLOGAN.
5. Small digits: TOES.
6. Poet's Muse: ERATO.
7. Ultimately becomes: ENDS UP.
8. Merch table purchase: TEE.
9. Truism backed up with irrefutable evidence: HARD FACT.
10. Prefaces: INTROS.
11. Placid: SERENE.
12. Bank capers: HEISTS.
14. The Cavs, on scoreboards: CLE.
17. Clever scheme: RUSE.
21. Get out of bed: ARISE.
22. Chem. in some plastic: BPA.
23. Cry after an epiphany: AHA.
24. Pear variety: BOSC.
26. Hypnotic state: TRANCE.
28. Cocktail with a tiny umbrella: MAI TAI.
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| Yummers! |
29. "I could go on" abbr.: ETC.
33. Roast VIPs: MCS.
36. Social media app launched on Oct. 6, 2010: INSTA.
37. "1984" rock band: VAN HALEN.
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| MCMLXXXIV - Catholics know their Roman Numerals :-) |
38. Caribou kin: ELK.
39. Marbled loaves: RYES.
43. Works on easels: ART.
44. Social science maj.: PSY.
45. Behind, in a way: LOSING.
46. How detectives might act: ON A TIP.
47. Dressed like for a comic-con, e.g.: WENT AS.
48. Tried-and-true: PROVEN.
50. Oversupply: GLUT.
51. Instrument for 37-Down: GUITAR.
53. Caused by: DUE TO.
57. Seine sights: ILES.
58. Opposite of 'neath: OER.
61. Good Grips brand: OXO.
62. Grounded bird: EMU.
63. Actor Lowe: ROB.
64. Drone zone: SKY.
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| The Grid |
Cheers, -T
