L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: Parting Words 1A: With 132A: parting words to a hermit: FAREWELL , 132A: See 1A: MY LONELY (" Farewell, My Lovely ") 27A: ...

Theme: None or a Farewell Message? Well, I was expecting a coup de grâce quip/quote today. Did not expect such a short two line "parti...

Theme: Cards for Two 23A: Blackjack: POLICEMAN'S CLUB 36A: War: OPEN HOSTILITIES 73A: Scatter: CUT AND RUN 108A: Casino: TRUMP PLAZA ...

Theme: Verbatim 23A: Bankruptcy reorganization: CHAPTER ELEVEN 39A: Felon's full term: LIFE SENTENCE 61A: Annual muscleman contest: MR...

Theme: Double O 17A: Kenny Loggins hit: FOOT LOOSE 22A: Handyman's space: TOOL ROOM 33A: Alternative to a T-top: MOON ROOF 40A: Chef...

Theme: Heady Stuff 20A: Calming look?: TRANQUIL EYES (Tranquilize) 39A: Organs purchased on the sly?: BLACKMARKET EARS (Blackmarketeers) 5...

Theme: NN-ending Famous Names 17A: "Songcatcher" co-star: AIDAN QUI NN 36A: Former Georgia Senator: SAM NU NN 56A: "Little B...

Theme: A Red and Green Christmas 18A: Eco-vineyards' product?: GREEN WINES (Red Wines. Eco=Green) 20A: Overnight flight to Ireland?: GR...

Theme: Winner or Loser? 4A: Winner or loser?: BARACK OBAMA 58A: Winner of loser?: JOSEPH BIDEN 1D: Winner or loser?: JOHN MCCAIN 31D: Winner...

Theme: None Total blocks: 32 Definitely not an easy puzzle for me. Somehow I just could not focus on solving it. My mind was somewhere else....