The new york times crossword
No. 0204
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Join together Average #1 choice Post-human race of sci-fi Kind of palm Phil in the Poker Hall of Fame Explorer of children’s
TV
1993 country hit by Joe Diffie
Popular afternoon talk show
Fig. on some I.R.S. forms Sticking point for a craftsperson? Dances with a fast-fast-slow rhythm
___ Xing Nintendo console
The slightest bit
Camaro competitor 1966 hit by the Rolling Stones Egyptian symbol of life
Ice cream unit
Uneasy feeling Ballet classroom fixture
Stock symbol? Building superintendent’s apartment number, often 1983 hit by Billy Idol
Get rid (of ) Make more enticing
“Who ___?” (song from “Les Misérables”) 56 57
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Not be serious Some do it gracefully
___ Ababa 1966 hit by the Beatles Itty-bitty biter Figure skater Lipinski
Its products often come with Allen wrenches Where the Iditarod ends Some cameras, in brief Staying power, so to speak River that comprises the fifth circle of Dante’s Inferno
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Join together “Mr. Blue Sky” grp.
Singing siren Calls a talk show, say Regal
M.B.A. class Spa sound Prime-time time
Maniacs Alternative to La. or Dr.
Big name in bridal gowns Secretindicating gestures
“Mon ___!” 2017 hit by Lorde (also a 2008 hit by John Legend, and a 1968 hit by the American Breed)
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Founder of Taoism
Soak up Political analyst Navarro Progress made in step one Cousin of ocher
1991 hit by Michael Jackson
Feet in a pound Portion of a sum
2017 hit by Cardi B
People who believe that all natural objects have souls Leftover 38-Down genre 43
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What it may take to solve old problems Patterns “Nuh-uh!” Clear
Bearded beast
Former first family
Quite a tale Chef known by his first name Rare blood type, for short Sound made while shaking Kyle’s brother on “South Park”
Writer Sedaris ___ Avery, Bugs Bunny creator
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