Theme: AFTERSHOCK
(64. Earthquake echo, or where the last words of the answers to starred
clues might go) - "Shock" can precede the last word of each theme
answer.
17. *Price a discarded item might fetch: SCRAP VALUE. Shock value.
27. *Preliminary book copy for editing: PRINTER'S PROOF. Shockproof.
48. *Salon job often shortened to its first four letters: PERMANENT WAVE. Shock wave.
Boomer here.
The
Dow Jones average was not SHOCKPROOF last Thursday. We have a new
garage door coming Wednesday. Actually our existing door works fine
however we are in a townhome association and it seems most of our
neighbors have upgraded their garage doors, so we need to keep up with
the Joneses.
Across:
1. The "M" in STEM, briefly: MATH.
One of my best subjects. I was always the one to keep the bowling
scores. Yup, I am so old we used to have to write the scores on a paper
sheet.
5. Bistro offerings: MEALS.
Still shy of Bistros and the like. C.C. and I like to visit a buffet
once in a while, but not while the Covid-19 is still a threat. I think
that's why the stock market crashed. Some places have opened but the
customers are staying home.)
10. Darkened for emphasis, as text: BOLD.
14. New York canal: ERIE. Also a Great Lake.
15. Quiver projectile: ARROW. Also a vintage Pierce automobile. Told you I was old.
16. "Buy It Now" site: EBAY. I used to sell baseball cards and coin proof sets on EBAY. Not so much anymore.
19. Zonk out: DOZE.
20. Snail's protection: SHELL. Also a gasoline company. Are they still around? I don't see Shell stations in Minnesota anymore.
21. Directs: OVERSEES.
23. "__ on Down the Road": "The Wiz" song: EASE.
26. Bus sked info: ETA.
When will I get there? Last time I rode a bus was when my '81 Ford
pickup decided to quit running on Lake Street. The same Lake Street
that is now boarded up.
33. Corp. money exec: CFO.
35. Medical pros: DOCS. "What's Up??" - Bugs Bunny.
36. Take great pleasure in: SAVOR. My favorite is pizza.
37. Ship frame: HULL. The "Golden Jet" Bobby of the Chicago Black Hawks.
39. "__ one is better?": WHICH. "Which Witch is a good Witch, Dorothy ??"
42. Great Pyramid site: GIZA.
43. Physicist Newton: ISAAC.
45. Surrey slammer: GAOL.
47. Butterfly catcher: NET. Also a puck catcher. Ask the Golden Jet.
52. RVer's stopover: KOA. Nice campgrounds for travelers.
53. Interstate hauler: SEMI.
54. Glam or punk, to rock: SUBGENRE.
59. Cinderella's sweepings: ASHES. Tobacco Store at Knollwood mall.
63. Horror film assistant: IGOR.
67. Sunscreen additive: ALOE.
68. Stale-smelling: MUSTY.
69. Grape soda brand: NEHI. I think this was a favorite of Radar O'Reilly.
70. "Well, I'll be darned!": MY MY.
71. "Family Ties" mother: ELYSE.
72. Asian wheat noodle: UDON.
Down:
1. Total disorder: MESS. Minneapolis and other cities witnessed this for several weeks.
2. Word with enemy or rival: ARCH. The Golden ones sell hamburgers.
3. Grow weary: TIRE. I have 30,000 miles on mine. They might be growing weary soon.
4. Shaman, for one: HEALER. I certainly hope Abejo finds the right one.
5. Dallas NBAer: MAV. Not to be confused with Bret, played by James Garner. I told you I was old.
6. Important period: ERA. Important Stat for MLB pitchers.
7. Woody's singing son: ARLO. "You can get anything you want, at Alice's Restaurant.
8. Shutter with slanted slats: LOUVER.
9. Sugary goodies: SWEETS.
10. Places to sleep: BEDS. Places for flowers. We added to the front of our home last week.
11. Flute's orchestral neighbor: OBOE.
12. Lounge (around): LAZE.
13. Hair salon colors: DYES. Hair salons are not doing too well during the virus.
18. Flannel shirt pattern: PLAID. I see a bit of this in Scottish bands in parades.
22. Knocks loudly: RAPS.
24. Winter forecast: SNOW. "Oh the weather outside is frightful, your smile is so delightful."
25. Mark permanently: ETCH. We had an ETCH A SKETCH when I was a kid,
27. Kind of ice cap: POLAR.
There are ads on TV, which the virus has me watching too much. You can
adopt a POLAR bear for only $8.00 per month. Good grief!
28. Endorse digitally: E SIGN.
29. Cleaner's cloth: RAG.
30. Like sheep: OVINE. But I don't think you can adopt a sheep. BAAAH.
31. Move like molasses: OOZE.
32. Greek campus group: FRAT. I don't think those guys in "Animal House" were Greeks.
33. Short golf shot: CHIP. Putts are usually shorter. CHIP was one of "My Three Sons".
34. Firecracker-lighting cord: FUSE. Bussmann makes them, Graybar sells them.
38. Perp's escape: LAM.
40. Webber musical based on Eliot poems: CATS.
41. Sewing machine inventor Elias: HOWE. NHL Hockey great - Gordie.
44. Wedding reception centerpiece: CAKE.
Some of these are really fantastic. I never know how they build them
so high. I think many folks have the top layer in their freezer,
waiting for their 50th Anniversary.
46. Buddhist teachers: LAMAS.
49. Generic: NO NAME.
50. Probably more than you wanted to hear: EARFUL. I was just thinking that this could be an adjective for my blog expo.
51. Hindu deity: VISHNU.
54. Thailand, once: SIAM. Are you wearing pants?? Yes SIAM.
55. Like eyesores: UGLY.
56. Explosive sound: BOOM. That would be me. Born in the Truman administration.
57. Western writer Zane __: GREY.
58. Crafter's website: ETSY. I wonder if they have ever seen my Boondoggle.
60. Worked the soil: HOED. C.C. and I did a little while planting our tomatoes, beans and radishes.
61. Cavern phenomenon: ECHO.
62. Largest human organ: SKIN. I wonder if that includes the skin of my teeth.
65. Sci-fi series extras: ETS.
66. Whiskey grain: RYE. I like RYE bread. Doc says no whiskey for me though.
Boomer
