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Jun 15, 2021

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Darryl Gonzalez

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.

René Descartes (Mar. 31, 1596 ~ Feb. 11, 1650)


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.



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