Theme: Initials - Entries start with the same two letters. The following vowels are in A, E, I, O, U order.
18A. *Increases homeowner levies, say: RAISES TAXES
24A. *EMS group: RESCUE TEAM
41A. *Meaty barbecued pork dish: RIB TIPS
50A. *Marinara sauce ingredient: ROMA TOMATO
62A. *Restaurant chain named for a Rolling Stones hit: RUBY TUESDAY. (primarily east coast)
61D. Pretentiously cultured, and a phonetic hint to the answers to starred clues: ARTY
Argyle here(and in the puzzle). A signature offering from C.C. Not only do the entries start with the same two letters but the following letters are vowel progression...for both words. A lot of CSO's today.
Across:
1. Oysters are found in one: BED
4. Campfire leftovers: ASHES
9. Bowler's challenge: SPLIT
14. Deli loaf: RYE
15. Kingdom: REALM
16. Escape detection by: ELUDE
17. Notable period: ERA
20. "Pitching" or "sand" golf club: WEDGE
22. Tartan wrap: KILT. 47D. Diamond-shaped pattern: ARGYLE
23. Candidate's goal: SEAT
27. 2015 FedExCup champ Jordan: SPIETH. Golf.
29. '80s-'90s legal drama: L.A. LAW
33. Williams in the Country Music Hall of Fame: HANK. 1961
34. "Brokeback Mountain" director: ANG LEE
39. Go astray: ERR
40. Dutch financial powerhouse: ING. (International Netherlands Group)
42. You, in Paris: TOI
43. Dessert with a crust: PIE
44. Corrects a pencil mistake: ERASES
45. Soft "Hey!": "PSST!"
46. "Buzz off!": "SCRAM!". and stay off my lawn.
48. Siouan speakers: OSAGEs
55. Medication: DRUG
58. San Joaquin Valley problem: SMOG
59. Prying type: YENTA
65. Make public: AIR
66. "Hello" Grammy winner: ADELE. Song.
67. Part of an act: SCENE
68. Mining supply: TNT. BOOM BOOM!
69. French hat: BERET
70. Smooths in shop class: SANDS
71. Pig's pad: STY
Down:
1. Coffee or tea: BREW
2. Fictional governess: EYRE. Jane.
3. Double: DEAD RINGER. Doppelgänger doesn't fit.
4. Take into custody: ARREST
5. Pirate's milieu: SEA
6. Japanese 17-syllable poem: HAIKU
7. Borden spokescow: ELSIE
8. Silvery food fish: SMELT
9. Ready to go: SET
10. Blood component: PLASMA
11. Very fancy: LUXE
12. Creative spark: IDEA. Like which R.T. set this puzzle in motion?
13. Trial run: TEST
19. Sault __ Marie: STE.
21. Adorkable one: GEEK
25. Rocker, e.g.: CHAIR
26. Tavern drinks: ALEs
27. Ocean crossers: SHIPS
28. __ button: PANIC
30. Chant for D.C.'s baseball club: [LET'S GO NATS!]
31. Cropped up: AROSE
32. Court orders: WRITS
35. Org. with Warriors and Wizards: NBA. (National Basketball Association) Golden State Warriors, Oakland, Ca, and Washington Wizards, Washington, D.C.
36. Alfa Romeo sports cars: GTs
37. Tell tall tales: LIE
38. Surrey town known for salts: EPSOM
41. San __: Riviera resort: REMO
45. Hors d'oeuvres spread: PÂTÉ
49. Go along: SAY YES
51. The Spartans of the NCAA: MSU. (Michigan State University)
52. "Don't make __!": A MESS
53. Puccini premiere of 1900: TOSCA
54. Nash who rhymed "grackle" with "debacle": OGDEN
55. Dull: DRAB
56. Lacking manners: RUDE
57. Popular rideshare app: UBER
60. Window shade: TINT
63. Spring Festival : China :: __ : Vietnam: TET
64. "What else?": "AND?". And now your comments.
Argyle
Note from C.C.:
Happy Birthday to Kazie (Kay), who has been with our blog since the summer of 2008. Kay grew up in Australia, met her husband Barry while traveling in Spain. She still travels to Germany frequently to visit her son and their beautiful family.
Happy Birthday to Kazie (Kay), who has been with our blog since the summer of 2008. Kay grew up in Australia, met her husband Barry while traveling in Spain. She still travels to Germany frequently to visit her son and their beautiful family.
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| Kay and her husband Barry on Tamborine Mountain, overlooking Brisbane |
