L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: Initial Expo sé - reinterpretation of famous people's initials. 27A: Author who's rarin' to write?: E AGER B EAVER WHIT...

Theme: Sequels - Better Than the Originals 18A: Barbra Streisand sequel?: FUNNIER GIRL 24A: Adam Sandler sequel? HAPPIER GILMORE 40A: Lee ...

Theme: TERROR TRAIN (55A: Film starring first names of 21A, 33A and 42A) 21A: "The Naked Chef": JAMIE OLIVER 33A: "The Fath...

Theme: Nanny (Fine) Rhyme Time 20A: 1977 PGA Championship winner: LANNY WADKINS 50A: Slugger with second-most grand slams: MANNY RAMIREZ 3...

Theme: "Marry" Has a Little Rhyme 18A: Hogwarts' student: HARRY POTTER 23A: Former Heavyweight Champion: LARRY HOLMES 38A: Di...

Theme: Happy Anniversary ! 29A: Apt 60th anniversary destination: DIAMOND HEAD 36A: Apt 3rd anniversary gift: LEATHER BELT 54A: Apt 12th a...

Theme: Chick Flicks 24A: Diane Keaton title role: ANNIE HALL 46A: Dorothy Dandridge title role: CARMEN JONES 69A: Kirsten Dunst title role:...

Theme: HUH (2D: Whazzat?) 17A: At all: WHAT SOEVER 26A: "Twelfth Night": WHAT YOU WILL 39A: Thingamabob: WHAT CHAMACALLIT 50A...

Theme: The Simpsons (1A: Hint at this puzzle's theme: D'OH) 3D: Jethro Burns partner: HOMER HAYNES 9D: Mrs. Clint Black: LISA HA...

Theme: KENTUCKY DERBY 20A: Kentucky Derby to some: RUN FOR THE ROSES 33A: 2007 Kentucky Derby winner: STREET SENSE 40A: 33A's rider: CAL...