Vowel Progression.
16-Across. One who locks up: LAST TO LEAVE.
23-Across. Phrase used at a remembrance service: LEST WE FORGET.
36-Across. Resort website section that includes a pool and fitness center: LIST OF AMENITIES.
48-Across. Area to reclaim misplaced stuff: LOST AND FOUND.
58-Across. Existential passion: LUST FOR LIFE. In addition to being the title of an Iggy Pop song, it is the title of a 1934 biographical novel by Irving Stone about Vincent van Gogh.
Across:
1. Golf contemporary of Jack and Gary: ARNOLD. Arnold Palmer (Sept. 10, 1929 ~ Sept. 25, 2016), Jack Nicklaus (b. Jan. 21, 1940) and Gary Player (b. Nov. 1, 1935). They were born in different decades,
however.
7. Diner order, briefly: BLT. As in a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich.
10. Hullabaloo: ADO. Much Ado About Nothing: a
play by Willie the Shakes.
13. Omelet maker's tool: BEATER.
14. Slangy "Agreed": YEAH.
15. Soda container: CAN.
18. Drive-__: outdoor movies: INS.
19. Important time: ERA.
20. Try to attract: WOO.
21. Chop finely: MINCE.
27. Lampoons: SATIRES.
30. Legal degs.: LLBs. As in a Bachelor of Law. In the United States, the degree is more commonly known as a Juris
Doctor, or JD.
31. Chimp kin: ORANG.
32. Can. neighbor: USA. Hi, Canadian Eh! Apparently,
Alaska is now a part of Canada.
33. Org. that issues drug recalls: FDA. As in the Food and Drug Administration.
41. N. or S. state: DAK. This explains why there are
two Dakota States.
42. Gershwin brother: IRA. His brother was George.
George (né Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz; Sept. 26, 1898 ~ July 11, 1937) and
Ira (né Israel Gershowitz; Dec. 6, 1896 ~ Aug. 17, 1983) Gershwin collaborated
on many popular songs; George was the composer and Ira was the lyricist. Sadly, George died young, but Ira carried on.
43. Vermouth name: ROSSI. It's first name is Martini.
44. Inventor Rubik: ERNŐ. Ernő Rubik (b. July 13, 1944) is a
Hungarian architect. He is best known, however, for inventing the
Rubik's Cube.
46. Adriatic country: CROATIA.
52. Indian, for one: OCEAN. Did you know that just this
week, the National Geographic cartographers have determined that there is now
a Southern Ocean. The waters surrounding Antarctica have their own distinct
characteristics.
53. Archery skill: AIM.
54. Lacking color: WAN.
57. Had some lunch, say: ATE.
63. "The Simpsons" neighbor Flanders: NED.
64. Elevator name: OTIS. Elisha Graves Otis (Aug. 3, 1811 ~
Apr. 8, 1861) didn't actually invent the elevator, but he did invent a safety
device that prevents the elevator fromm falling if/when the hoisting cables
fail.
65. Places to perch: ROOSTS.
66. Pig's digs: STY.
67. Spider's trap: WEB.
68. "Who cares?": SO WHAT?
Down:
1. Proficient: ABLE.
2. Stern, at sea: REAR. Hi, Spitzboov!
3. Mars rover org.: NASA. Postcards from Mars.
4. '20s-'40s slugger Mel: OTT. Louisiana native Melvin
Thomas Ott (Mar. 2, 1909 ~ Nov. 21, 1958) makes frequent guest appearances in
the crossword puzzles. He was killed from injuries sustained in a car
accident when he was only 49 years old.
5. "__ It Be": Beatles: LET.
6. Nod off: DROWSE.
7. Actress Arthur: BEA. Bea Arthur (née Beatrice Frankel;
May 13, 1922 ~ Apr. 25, 2009) served in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve
during World War II.
8. Loo: LAV. As in Lavatory.
9. Generic crime syndicate: THE MOB.
10. Killing it on the test: ACING.
11. Word after break or belly: DANCE.
12. First occurrence: ONSET.
14. "That's painful!": YEOW.
17. Homesites: LOTS.
22. Treasury Dept. org.: IRS. As in the Internal Revenue Service.
23. Dryer trap fuzz: LINT.
24. Cogito-sum link: ERGO. I think, therefore I am.
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25. In addition: ELSE.
26. Eggy Spanish dessert: FLAN. Yummers!
27. Word after "Going twice": SOLD. Here is an interesting
list of some of the most expensive pieces of art sold at auction.
28. "Carmen" solo: ARIA. You knew I couldn't resist
including this aria.
29. Chore: TASK.
32. Thurman in films: UMA. Uma Thurman (née Uma Karuna
Thurman; b. Apr. 29, 1970) starred in Pulp Fiction with John Travolta.
33. One of two bumped in friendship: FIST. The fist bump is
also known as a Dap. Post-Covid, this may become the new handshake.
34. __ Arnaz, Jr., coverchild on the first TV Guide: DESI.
Desi Arnez, Jr. (né Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV; b. Jan. 19, 1953)
appeared on the April 3, 1953 eddition of TV Guide, when he was less than 3 months old.
35. Europe neighbor: ASIA.
37. Fictional rafter Huck: FINN.
38. J.Lo's ex-partner: A-ROD. J.Lo has a very long list of
ex-partners.
39. Pressing need?: IRON.
40. Garden critter: TOAD.
44. Info at SFO: ETA. As in the Estimated Time of Arrival at the San Francisco International Airport.
45. Needed to reorder: RAN LOW.
46. Bob or beehive: COIF.
47. Grapevine transmissions: RUMORS.
48. Sources of student interest?: LOANS.
49. Eightsome: OCTET.
50. Somewhat disreputable: SEEDY.
51. Dieter's concern: FATS.
54. Coin-in-a-fountain thought: WISH.
55. Mennen lotion: AFTA.
56. Bird's home: NEST.
59. Colorado native: UTE.
60. Bro or sis: SIB. Brothers and Sisters are Sibling.
61. Milne hopper: ROO. A reference to the Winnie-the-Pooh
characters.
62. __-impact aerobics: LOW.
Here's the Grid:
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