19. 1989 Al Pacino thriller: SEA OF LOVE. SEA MONSTER. What?
22. Website's list of browser data rules: COOKIE POLICY. COOKIE MONSTER. Who?
24. Magic ring-wielding superhero: GREEN LANTERN. GREEN MONSTER. Why?
49. 2001 Pixar hit, and a hint to the start of 19-, 22- and 24-Down: MONSTERS INC.
Unusual grid design - from C.C.: "I used a left/right symmetry grid due to limited theme entry choices. And I got lucky that I could intersect all of the those themers with the reveal."
Across:
1. Los Angeles player: RAM.
4. Dancer Charisse: CYD.
7. 1938 "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcaster: CBS.
10. Chewed-over material: CUD.
13. The Obama years, e.g.: ERA.
14. Cube that rolls: DIE.
15. "The Murders in the __ Morgue": RUE.
16. Harlem Globetrotters promoter Saperstein: ABE. Who knew?
17. Feel out of sorts: AIL.
18. Official reproach: CENSURE.
20. Diamond, for one: GEM.
21. Not of the clergy: LAIC.
23. Peaceful '60s protest: LIE IN.
24. Sandwich with tzatziki sauce: GYRO.
25. Vermeer, notably: OLD MASTER. Johannes Vermeer - Dutch artist who painted "The Girl With The Pearl Earring," among other masterpieces.
28. Cold response?: ACHOO. Nice clue.
31. Actor Pesci: JOE.
32. __ Free: caffeine-free soda: PEPSI.
36. They're bound to sell: BOOKS. Another great clue.
37. CIO partner: AFL.
38. Hides from animals: PELTS. On a roll! Love this clue, too.
39. Remove, as a knot: UNTIE.
40. 10% of MDX: CLI. Roman numerals.
41. Poky one: SNAIL.
42. London gallery: TATE. Houses four separate galleries - anyone been?
43. Unisex fragrance: CK ONE. Marketed to both men and women.
45. Strings for Orpheus: LYRE.
46. "Just like that!" sound: SNAP.
47. High temperature: FEVER.
48. Abbr. in job titles: ASST.
52. Spanish surrealist: DALI.
53. Poker variety: STUD.
55. Formally ask for: SOLICIT.
58. Ignore the alarm clock: SLEEP IN. I know a few people who naturally get up at the crack of noon.
61. Come before: PRECEDE.
62. Ceramic casserole dish: TERRINE.
63. Ancient land in the Fertile Crescent: ASSYRIA. Often called the "Cradle of Civilization," the region in the Middle East which curves, like a quarter-moon shape, from the Persian Gulf, through modern-day southern Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and northern Egypt.
64. Still going on: UNENDED. Makes me feel weary.
Down:
1. Authentic: REAL.
2. Diva's moment: ARIA.
3. West African country: MALI.
4. Atlanta-based health agcy.: CDC.
5. Traffic directive: YIELD.
6. Guess apparel: DENIM JACKET.
7. Luxury voyage vessel: CRUISE LINER.
8. Seriously overcooked: BURNT. Some people like that taste.
9. "Capisce?": SEE. As in, understand.
10. Shrewd: CAGY.
11. Car service app: UBER.
12. Floor sample: DEMO.
26. Get beaten: LOSE.
27. "House" actor Omar: EPPS.
28. Borders on: ABUTS.
29. Sir Arthur __ Doyle: CONAN. Sherlock Holmes author.
30. Spicy Mexican wraps: HOT TAMALES.
33. Serves as matchmaker: PLAYS CUPID.
34. Uses a swizzle stick: STIRS.
35. Daysail destination: ISLET.
43. Mike Trout and Mickey Mantle, by pos.: CFS. Centerfielders.
44. Hectic hosp. areas: ERS. Emergency Rooms.
50. More pleasant: NICER.
51. Grenoble's river: ISERE.
52. British bombshell Diana: DORS. Va Va Voom! She looks like Jayne Mansfield.
54. Use the good china, say: DINE.
55. Healthful getaway: SPA.
56. Despot portrayed by Forest: IDI. Forest Whitaker played Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland. I loved him in Phenomenon, too.
57. Drink from a kettle: TEA. Noun not verb.
58. "The Simpsons" disco guy: STU.
59. Cariou of "Blue Bloods": LEN. Unknown to me. He plays Henry Reagan, (retired) NYPD Police Commissioner.
60. Actor Beatty: NED.
Note from C.C.:
Today we celebrate the 59th birthday of Steve, our cool Thursday
Sherpa. Steve is always on the cutting edge of food scene. He introduced
us to sous-vide and Microplane long before they became popular. Thanks
for the humor, fun and knowledge you bring to us every week, Steve!
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| Steve and his big brother rocking their T-straps |
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| Steve and the Grumpy Cat |
