1. Rainbow flag letters: LGBT. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
5. Too sure of oneself: SMUG.
Cats can be so SMUG. |
9. "The Vampire Diaries" actress Dobrev: NINA. Coincidentally, today is NINA's birthday. She was born 34 years ago in Bulgaria. If you are reading this, NINA, we wish you a very happy birthday!
the birthday girl |
14. Play button's alternate function, often: PAUSE. Let's see who has the most clickers. I will start the bidding at 5. That is 4 more than I care to have.
15. More than one: A FEW. Five clickers is A FEW too many.
18. __ of approval: SEAL.
19. Cul-de-__: SAC. French; literally "bottom of the bag"
Think of a paper sack with just one opening. |
20. Goddess who wears a headdress with cow horns: ISIS.
ISIS sporting her trademark headdress. |
21. Underdog victories: UPSETS. Remember when Rulon Gardner from Wyoming, won the Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wresting in Sydney 2000?
31. Fruit-flavored drink brand: SOBE.
35. CPR pro: EMT.
36. Largest Greek island: CRETE. Greek islands list
38. "Hold on a __!": SEC.
39. Nemesis: ENEMY.
42. Eritrea's capital: ASMARA. pronounced "eh-ruh-TREE-uh" and "aa-SMAA-ruh", AtG (According to Google)
49. Actress Barkin: ELLEN.
53. Shrub with colorful flowers: AZALEA. I think of these as being popular on the East Coast.
55. Slugger Juan who won the 2022 Home Run Derby: SOTO. Respect moment #1.
57. "When will u b here?": ETA. short for "Estimated Time of Arrival"
59. Snoozefest: BORE.
64. Surround: HEM IN.
65. Ginger cookie: SNAP. July 1 is National Ginger Snap Day...in case you were wondering.
66. Model Holliday: TESS. Because "Holliday" is capitalized, we might guess a name. This is Tess Holliday.
67. Sign above a door: EXIT.
68. Questions: ASKS. verbs...or lately, "ASKS" is often used as a noun
Down:
1. Science workshops: LABS. Time to add a cute animal pic for Irish Miss!
3. Tree with smooth gray bark: BEECH.
5. South Asian wraparound dress: SARI.
6. Some spa applications: MUDS.
So Picturesque!! |
10. "You really understand me": I FEEL SEEN. essay by Caleb Madison, the crossword puzzles editor at The Atlantic magazine (<500 words)
11. Well-organized: NEAT.
14. Elapse, as time: PASS BY.
17. Actress Lollobrigida: GINA. Born in 1927, GINA lives in her home country of Italy.
24. "As if!": I BET.
25. Shoelaces alternative: VELCRO.
28. Gather a bit at a time: GLEAN.
29. Award for TV excellence: EMMY.
30. Mythical river of the underworld: STYX. Also, an American rock band that formed in 1972 in Chicago.
31. Wound covering: SCAB.
32. Black-and-white sea creature: ORCA.
ORCAs can be found in the blue parts. They have been known to travel up to 1,200 miles (2,000 kms) |
33. Buzzing facial adornments: BEE BEARDS. HUGE learning moment!
40. L.A. arts district: NOHO. "Los Angeles" is abbreviated, so is "NOrth HOllywood".
43. Put away, as a sword: SHEATHE.
Shown here, the Dread Pirate Roberts' sword is SHEATHEd. |
48. Espadrille, e.g.: SHOE. Espadrilles can be flats or heels. They are usually casual and have canvas/cotton straps. The main thing is their soles are made out of rope. Do guys know this?
51. Frigid temps: TEENS. CSO to our northern Cornerites!
52. T-bone, for one: STEAK.
53. "This won't hurt __!": A BIT. What is usually said before it hurts a lot.
54. Tune (out): ZONE.
55. Big rig: SEMI.
56. Solemn bio: OBIT. Respect moment #3.
58. Egyptian serpents: ASPS.
61. Magic spell: HEX.
62. Fed. property agency: GSA. "Federal" is abbreviated, so is the "General Services Administration". It manages federal property and provides contracting options for government agencies.