11. Cease and desist order?: CUT (it out) and don't do it again !
18. Court order?: ALL RISE. Out of respect for the judge. NYY fans adopted that order.
27. Reverse order?: ABOUT-FACE. A military turn to face the opposite direction.
45. Money order?: STICK 'EM UP. A robber's command, usually at gunpoint.
58. Work order?: GET BUSY. i.e., Quit dilly dallying. I'll leave it at that.
65. Gag order?: SHH. Heard that at the library, the movies, and on the quiet car of the commuter train.
5. Restraining order?: STOP IT.
46. Pecking order?: KISS ME.
Eating humble pie here. The theme eluded me. Stared at the grid looking for commonalities. Nothing. Then, assuming that ophthalmologist Bruce was leading this duet with Natalie, I zeroed in on EYE TEST and tried to make some connections. Nope. Finally gave up and emailed C.C. for help. I should have looked at the clues. Thanks again C.C. !
Please note the symmetry of the theme answers. Beautifully constructed.
Across:
1. Setting for smooth sailing: CALM SEA.
8. Aptly, it rhymes with "ahh": SPA.
14. Stuffed oneself: ATE A TON.
15. Pursue romantically: WOO.
16. Valuable metal: ORE.
17. "NCIS: Los Angeles" actress: NIA LONG.
20. Remove varnish from: STRIP.
21. NBC weekend fixture, briefly: SNL.
22. Distinctive flair: ELAN.
23. Modern renewable fuel: BIODIESEL.
30. Assures the sad fate of: DOOMS.
34. Easy throw: LOB.
35. "Angie Tribeca" TV network: TBS. Angie Tribeca is an American comedy television series, created by Steve and Nancy Carel, starring Rashida Jones, that airs on TBS. (Just seeing if I can write a sentence in the style of Wikipedia.)
36. "Help me out, will ya?": BE A PAL.
37. Facilitates: ENABLES.
40. Bergen of "Murphy Brown": CANDICE. Candice Bergen played tough TV reporter Murphy
Saw a commercial for it while watching football.
41. Stay behind: REMAIN.
42. Drunkard: SOT.
43. Dubai's fed.: UAE. Last Tuesday we had "Abu Dhabi's federation: Abbr.:" as the clue. United Arab Emirates.
44. Former Russian rulers: TSARs.
48. Words said with an extended fork: TASTE THIS.
50. Continent explored by Marco Polo: ASIA.
53. Talk on and on: YAP.
54. Scalawag: SCAMP.
60. Shoe cushions: INSOLEs.
62. Abbr. used to save space: ETC.
63. Not worth a __: SOU.
64. Muzzle-loading gadgets: RAMRODs.
66. Kindle download: APP.
67. Chart-reading exam: EYE TEST.
Happy Birthday to Husker Gary !
Down:
1. Some recyclables: CANS.
2. Going __: fighting: AT IT.
3. Shakespearean king with three daughters: LEAR.
4. Beach city near Hollywood: MALIBU.
6. Quite some time: EON.
7. Taiwan-born director Lee: ANG.
8. River in a Stephen Foster song: SWANEE. Saluting a Songwriter Far From Home
9. Voting sites: POLLS.
10. Pioneering ISP: AOL.
11. Wind up like a snake: COIL.
12. Celestial bear: URSA.
13. High-schooler, typically: TEEN.
19. Put another roll of film in: RELOAD.
21. Incites to attack, with "on": SICS.
24. More than occasionally: OFTEN.
25. Blots gently: DABS.
26. Biblical garden: EDEN.
27. Warning: ALERT.
28. Scraps for Fido: BONES.
29. President between Bush and Trump: OBAMA.
31. Poppy product: OPIUM.
32. Gambling mecca near Hong Kong: MACAU.
33. Catch some z's: SLEEP.
36. Cookie recipe yield: BATCH.
38. Bill for drinks: BAR TAB.
39. Bart Simpson's sister: LISA.
40. San Francisco's __ Tower: COIT. View from Lombard Street:
42. Dance move: STEP.
45. Postpone one's bedtime: STAY UP.
47. Go along with: ESCORT.
49. Online admin: SYSOP.
50. Quite some time: AGES.
51. "Family Guy" creator MacFarlane: SETH. He knew what he wanted to do from a very young age.
"...is an American actor, animator, voice actor, filmmaker, and singer, working primarily in animation and comedy, as well as live-action and other genres. Wikipedia article.
52. Nagging desire: ITCH.
55. Sunburn reliever: ALOE.
56. Rx items: MEDs.
57. Sibilant summons: PSST.
59. NATO founding member: USA.
Read more at Britannica.com
60. Fury: IRE.
61. "Aye? Not!": NAY.
Notes from C.C.:
1) How do you remember, TTP? That's an image EYE TEST!
Happy Birthday to dear Husker Gary, the creator of this wonderful Crossword Corner map, our trusted Saturday guide and caring friend. I'm so lucky to have met with Gary and his incredible wife Joann. Wish you guys could hear his voice.
Happy Birthday to dear Husker Gary, the creator of this wonderful Crossword Corner map, our trusted Saturday guide and caring friend. I'm so lucky to have met with Gary and his incredible wife Joann. Wish you guys could hear his voice.
2) Owen's Jumble site is listed under Crossword Links on the blog front page.
