Give 'em the old Razzle-Dazzle! Today's theme is exemplified in 4-Down: Really wowed: DAZZLED.
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Dec 6, 2022
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Beth Rubin
Dec 5, 2022
Monday December 5, 2022 Amie Walker
5. Swaps: TRADES. Helpful travel hint: Wait for the cabin doors to be closed before agreeing to swap seats with someone on an airplane.
11. Shiverer's sound: BRR.
14. Volcano's output: LAVA. The world's largest, active volcano (and a frequent CW puzzle entry), Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, is erupting for the first time since 1984.
15. Do another voter survey, e.g.: REPOLL. no hyphen. I checked.
16. Regret: RUE.
Stewie, a BRO on Family Guy |
17. "Sounds reasonable to me": YES I SUPPOSE.
19. French fashion brand monogram: YSL. Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)
20. Barely passing grade: DEE. "D minus" did not fit.
21. Unprocessed information: RAW DATA. I like that this crosses with 10D SLEW.
23. Dress with a flared skirt: A-LINE. Christian Dior (1905-1957) is credited for first coining this term in 1955. more info on A-Line dresses You might also be interested in the difference between YSL and Dior.
26. Cyberchats, briefly: IMS. Instant MessageS
28. "I'm __ human": ONLY. Aren't we all?
29. Setting for floor-model electronics: DEMO MODE. Short for "demonstration mode".
33. "Lah-di-__!": DAH. Did you get this one? Well good for you!
34. Commuter's ride-sharing option: VANPOOL.
42. Copy: APE.
44. Six-point completion, informally: TD PASS. TouchDown PASS (football) NFL TD PASS leaders
50. Light brown shade: ECRU.
51. __-Hulk: superhero played by Tatiana Maslany: SHE.
52. Sees regularly: DATES. verb. As opposed to binging on these:
56. Transgression: SIN.
57. Rainbow shape: ARC. why a rainbow is shaped like an arc
58. Personalized promos: TARGETED ADS. "A form of online advertising that focuses on the specific traits, interests, and preferences of a consumer."
TARGETED AD for pet adoption Hi Pat! |
65. Take too far: OVERDO.
67. Small bit: TAD.
68. Chime in: PIPE UP. to say something suddenly.
69. Refuse to admit: DENY.
Down:
1. Tissue layer: PLY. I never before connected 2-PLY toilet paper with PLYwood until reading this.
2. Federation in OPEC: UAE. United Arab Emirates
3. Sports bar screens: TVS. TeleVisionS
4. Refused: SAID NO.
5. Not false: TRUE.
6. Sales agt.: REP. "Agt." is abbreviated, so is REPresentative.
7. iPad download: APP.
8. Ways in or out: DOORS. Also, the name of an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965.
9. Anna's "Frozen" sister: ELSA.
Elsa (left) and Anna |
10. Whole bunch: SLEW.
11. Lane __: plus-size clothing chain: BRYANT. According to Wiki, the company began in 1904 with maternity designs and has grown to 448 stores in 46 states. I remember seeing these stores in malls in the '80s and '90s but I have not seen one in a long time.
12. Whip (up), as some snacks: RUSTLE.
13. Pass-the-baton events: RELAYS. Track & Field
18. "I __ to recall ... ": SEEM.
22. Childbirth attendant: DOULA.
- a woman, typically without formal obstetric training, who is employed to provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor.
23. Tally: ADD. another verb
24. Remini of "Kevin Can Wait": LEAH. I do not watch this show so I LIU. It turns out "Kevin" is Kevin James. He and Leah also acted together in King of Queens (1998 - 2007).
Leah Remini & Kevin James in King of Queens |
25. Texter's modest "I think ... ": IMHO. In My Humble Opinion, we see this one a lot.
26. State known for potatoes: IDAHO. Ever wonder if the other IDAHO crops get a little tired of potatoes getting all the attention?
27. Hanukkah candleholder: MENORAH. In 2022, Hanukkah is Dec. 18 - 26.
30. Bakery appliances: OVENS.
31. Programmer: CODER. We have a few Cornerites who know a lot about this.
32. Sweetie: HON. HONey. Somewhat preferable to that loathsome "bae".
35. Academy trainee: PLEBE. a newly entered cadet or freshman, especially at a military academy
37. Company for DIY movers: U-HAUL.
38. Scouring pad brand: SOS. 8 Uses for SOS Pads
39. Ice cream drink: MALT. Those little wooden spoons that come with frozen MALTS at ballparks give me the heebee-jeebees if they touch my teeth, sort of like nails on a chalkboard. Anyone else?
43. Hosp. areas: ERS. "Hospital" is abbreviated, so is Emergency RoomS.
44. One paying rent to a landlord: TENANT.
Count the ants. |
45. Beltway region, briefly: DC AREA. Traffic is notorious within the DC beltway but it was worse before they replaced the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. They actually held a contest where the winner with the worst commuter story won the privilege of detonating the explosives in 2006. NPR transcript
DC Area Beltway and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project location |
46. Valued (at): PRICED.
48. Dimwitted cartoon dog: ODIE. Last Monday we had 40D Garfield.
51. __ throat: STREP. Foods to Eat & Avoid with Strep Throat
54. Perched on: ATOP.
55. Sitarist Shankar: RAVI. Are there more well-known clue options for the name RAVI? Not according to this site.
59. Test for M.A. hopefuls: GRE. Master of Arts is abbreviated, so is Graduate Record Examinations
60. College URL ending: EDU.
61. Fruit drink suffix: ADE.
62. Loud noise: DIN.
63. Pigpen: STY.
Dec 4, 2022
Sunday December 4, 2022 Jill Rafaloff & Michelle Sontarp
Theme: "Hesitations" - ER is added to each theme entry.
25. Milwaukee slugger who keeps striking out?: COLD BREWER. Cold brew.
27. Put an album up for auction?: OFFER. THE RECORD. Off the record.
52. Animal hospital amenity?: DOG AND PONY SHOWER. Dog and pony show.
66. Robbery involving a diamond?: BASEBALL CAPER. Baseball cap.
85. C-suite member who shreds on the half-pipe?: EXECUTIVE BOARDER. Executive board.
109. Rooster?: CHICKEN BROTHER. chicken broth.
115. Selfie taken by a financial professional?: BANKER SHOT. Bank shot.
Looks like a Sunday debut for Jill Rafaloff & Michelle Sontarp. Congratulations! Maybe Gary can find more information about them.
Five of the ERs are added to the last word, two are added to the first one. So no odd-man out.
Across:
6. Quick inhalation: GASP.
10. Stitched loosely: BASTED. I bought a Jennie-O turkey breast this year. So easy to prepare.
16. Morsel: BIT.
19. Short digression: ASIDE.
20. Layered snack: OREO.
21. Slide subject: AMOEBA.
22. Written tribute: ODE.
23. Sail (through): COAST.
24. Connections: TIES.
30. Actor Neeson: LIAM.
31. Vuitton of fashion: LOUIS. And 100. Fashion monogram: YSL.
32. Start of the Common Era: ONE AD.
34. Senses: FEELS.
35. Fuel additive brand: STP. Scientifically Treated Petroleum. Owned by Energizer.
38. Bus. letters: INC.
39. "¿Qué pasa?": SUP.
41. Reception problem: STATIC.
43. Manage, as an art exhibit: CURATE.
45. Home of BTS: KOREA. South Korea. "Butter"!
47. Put back: RESTORE.
51. Sitting upon: ATOP.
56. Relocated: MOVED. Boomer can't move by himself now. His legs
are just numb. Quite a challenge for me to change the bed sheet, bed
pads and the diapers. My arms do get stronger!
58. Venomous snake: ASP.
59. Iridescent gem: OPAL.
60. Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew: BREES.
61. Part of GDP: PRODUCT.
63. Cardiff's country: WALES.
65. Scuffle: TUSSLE.
74. See 13-Down: LASSO. 13. With 74-Across, 2021 and 2022 Emmy winner for Outstanding Comedy Series: TED.
75. Guts: INNARDS.
80. Prefix meaning "sun": HELIO.
81. Michael who plays Luis in the "Ant-Man" movies: PENA.
82. Geological span: EON.
84. Supply with gear: EQUIP.
90. Tropical tangelo: UGLI. Tried once. Pretty juicy.
91. Accumulates, as debt: RACKS UP. Scary.
92. Trojan War epic: ILIAD.
93. Functional: USABLE.
95. Maine-based retailer since 1912: L.L. BEAN. They have a store in Mall of America.
98. "The Marvelous __ Maisel": MRS.
99. Bioengineered food source, briefly: GMO.
101. First name of boy detective Encyclopedia Brown: LEROY.
104. Night noise: SNORE. For me, it's the air mattress noise from the hospital bed.
106. Garlicky mayo: AIOLI. So vowel-y.
108. Apple variety: IMAC.
119. Early spring flower: IRIS. And 7. Many an April birth: ARIES.
120. Fast Amtrak train: ACELA.
121. Oil field sight: RIG.
122. Scandinavia locale: EUROPE.
123. Motorcade vehicle: LIMO.
124. Gorge: CHASM.
125. Draft selection?: ALE. Good old clue.
126. Gawks: STARES.
127. What "T" stands for, in video game ratings: TEEN.
128. Sorts: TYPES.
Down:
2. Beginning with: AS OF.
3. "La Vie en Rose" singer Édith: PIAF. Marion Cotillard on the left.
4. Short-lived Ford model: EDSEL.
5. Largest city on the border between the U.S. and Canada: DETROIT.
6. Like "Dracula" and "Frankenstein": GOTHIC. Gothic novels.
8. Oracle: SEER.
9. Model: POSE.
10. BLT part: BACON.
11. Collection of love poems by Ovid: AMORES.
12. Were bought for: SOLD AT.
14. Wane: EBB.
15. __ es Salaam: DAR. Tanzania.
16. "Modern Love" singer David: BOWIE.
17. Utopian: IDEAL.
18. School sessions: TERMS.
26. Certain college members: ELECTORS.
28. Pitched well?: TUNED. Nice clue.
29. Managed somehow: COPED.
33. Hannah of "Roxanne": DARYL. Married to Neil Young.
34. Laurence who played Pops on "Black-ish": FISHBURNE.
35. Scalawag: SCAMP.
36. Teach privately: TUTOR.
37. Home of Brigham Young University: PROVO.
39. Caress, e.g.: SOAP.
40. Banquet coffeepot: URN.
42. QB targets: TES. Tight Ends.
44. Mimicked: APED.
45. Metric wts.: KGS.
46. Twin of Artemis: APOLLO.
48. Sees red?: OWES.
49. Stagger: REEL.
50. Irish Gaelic: ERSE.
53. Muffin grains: OATS.
54. Crude cartel: OPEC.
55. Mars rover org.: NASA.
57. With skepticism: DUBIOUSLY.
62. Food drive donation, often: CAN.
63. Sashimi condiment: WASABI. My favorite brand. So good.
64. Singer Green and politician Gore: ALS.
65. Decimal base: TEN.
67. Mtn. stat: ELEV.
68. Downfall: BANE.
69. Christmas candle scent: PINE.
70. "Moonstruck" Oscar winner: CHER.
71. Half dodeca-: HEXA. Dodeca is prefix for 12.
72. Smart __: ALEC.
73. Burglar: PICK LOCK.
76. Water color: AQUA.
77. Sport with an oval ball: RUGBY.
78. Some pickles: DILLS. Best brand.
79. Sales pitch: SPIEL.
81. Singing voice, informally: PIPES.
82. Historical spans: ERAS.
83. Not even: ODD.
86. Sudsy spot: TUB. Thankfully our tub works great. The sink faucet is another matter.
87. Early Mesoamerican: OLMEC.
88. Ventilate: AIR.
89. "__ has it ... ": RUMOR.
94. Typical open mic performance: SOLO ACT.
96. Last runner in a relay race: ANCHOR.
97. Zero chance: NO HOPE.
99. Martini with an onion: GIBSON.
101. Heavenly scales: LIBRA.
102. Inbox message: EMAIL.
103. Scope: RANGE.
105. Custom-made things?: RITES. Ritual "custom".
106. "Spirited Away" genre: ANIME.
107. Like a mosquito bite: ITCHY.
110. Bagpiper's skirt: KILT.
111. Lake near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: ERIE.
112. Pile: HEAP.
113. Otherwise: ELSE.
114. Los Angeles team: RAMS.
116. Some Caltech grads: EES.
117. Boring routine: RUT.
118. Sp. address: SRA.
To borrow a line from Marc Maron, Boomer Lives!
He did develop a few issues last week. Itchy eyes bother him the most. One of his pressure sores also got worse. Hopefully more rounds of barrier & Mepilex will ease the pain. We also hope to get the thickening powder Dr. Nina recommended soon so Boomer won't choke on water.
The good news is that Father Charlie Lachowitzer (Twin Cities' vicar general) visited us on Thursday. He spent quite a bit of time at our home and gave Boomer a special blessing. He said before he left that "Now I know why everyone likes to visit you".
C.C.