PATTERNLESS CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Facing the pitcher 6 Was ahead 9 Type of talk on the internet 12 Like the Irish language 14 An Indian bride often wears a red one 15 Parrot, or a certain primate 16 They’re FOR GOING 18 Mark, as a ballot

19 ___ City (Vegas) 20 Listening devices? 21 Movie knight 22 They’re FOR GIVING 27 Write 28 Zealous 29 Feel the same way

32 Big and strong 35 UFC fighting style 37 Best-___ plans 38 They’re FOR GETTING 39 Whirl 40 Semicircle segment 41 Turned off, like sound 42 Courageous 43 Varnish ingredient 45 Deface 46 They’re FOR BIDDING 51 Be amazing, to Beyonce 52 Not theirs 53 T,ina fraternity name 56 Thumbs-up response 57 They’re FOR AGING 61 Rightful 62 Experts 63 “Good grief!” 64 Possible mate for a horse

65 To date 66 Follows instructions

DOWN

1 Book after John 2 “Desperate Housewives” actress Hatcher 3 Like plain pasta 4 Off-roader, for short 5 Even finish? 6 Roundup rope 7 Memorable period 8 Prefix with “respect” 9 Like some bonds 10 Skin layer 11 “Dune” (2021) director Villeneuve 13 Sanitize 14 She says “Go ahead, I’m listening ...” 17 Distillery tank

21 Nudge, as one’s memory 23 Newspaper page with viewpoints 24 Originally named 25 Makes after deductions 26 Relative of a gulf 29 Chef ’s phrase 30 Excessively talkative 31 Crispy, airy snacks 32 Letting off steam, say 33 ___ out a living 34 Gave a meal to 36 Whichever 38 2007 comingof-age movie starring Elliot Page 39 Without a doubt

41 Customizable Nintendo avatar 42 Tank filler 44 Where slop is served 45 Pondered 46 Carne ___ fries 47 Ninemember group 48 Lime green and others 49 Middle Earth menace 50 Rude look 54 Major employer? 55 Exploits 57 Path

58 Basic bar supply

59 Sign associated with pride ... and a lion 60 Medical test site