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Playground game with hoops Blobby sci-fi villain Biker’s protective wear
19 In the know 20 Fitness motto
starter
21 Removes faded
flowers from
22 Fit
24 Brand with a Jumpman logo Regret School near Windsor Stiles of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” “Friends” friend Arrives like a brainstorm
A, to Beethoven Fair
Formal talk Deer sir Droid from Naboo, familiarly Volume unit Go inside Long, long tail? Start of a hopeful chant
Tower engineer Simone’s state Dagger of yore Mosque official Bound to be
“I, Claudius” role Collapsed
Like some fried food
Letters on a bathroom tube Absolutely zero Dealer-busting org. Meter starter Compared with Places where quiet is often demanded Cut of the loot River past Logroño It’s raised at a circus Obligation Many surfers Ignore mistakes, say
Letters on a GI’s letters
93 Absorb, as a spill 95 Twitter rampage 96 Hale-Bopp, for one 97 Alphabetically first
V8 ingredient 99 Yawning cause 101 Place to make a rial
deal
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92 103 Some tributes 105 Disney theme park 111 Part of many a plot 113 Bristol bye-bye 115 Bit of politeness
from a hat-tipper 116 That guy, to Guy 117 Subject of many a
watch
119 Family film feature 123 Enthusiastic to a
fault
124 Elicit a chuckle 125 A detective may
act on one
126 Spoofs
127 Minibike kin 128 __ music
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Clues for DNA analysis Accept the blame Wild party
“No seats” sign Job listing abbr. “Precisely like this” “Take __ at it” Bingo cousin Marcel Marceau clown persona Snacked Princess with cinnamon-bun locks
Not kidding Asleep in Eng. class?
Cause of sticker shock at the florist? They may be unsung
“CSI” actor George Old food label figs. I-9 ID Thoughts of the beach while in class, e.g.
MIT offerings Boxing div. Suspects Jordanian queen dowager José’s hand
A light bulb may symbolize one “It’s clear now” Multi-lingual Irish singer
First golfing U.S. president Pulitzer-winning author James __ standard Bowl, say
Was highly regarded 45 46
Formal wear item 1983 Indy 500 champ Tom Fancy moldings Throw very hard Berkshire racecourse Deadlocked Alleged creation of Buffalo’s Anchor Bar
Wray of “King Kong”
Herd mentality output? Golfer’s gouge Pasta restaurant closing?
67 RPI and NIH 69 Cards, for short 70 Tiberius’ tongue 71 Blessed __
72 Casual Friday fabric Musical workout, at times Singer’s perfect pitch, say
“... chips-down” link
“Ciao” Swedish auto
Bit of optimism Lotion additive Fuzzy memory One taking a class over
Juice with a lizard logo
89 Picard’s counselor 90 Jon of “Mad Men” 91 Checkout action 94 Stamps
98 Figure with a cape 100 __ kit: Ancestry.
com item
101 Signed off on 102 Speechless player 104 Like morning fields 106 Stimulate
107 Memory miscue 108 Pass-rushing
group, briefly 109 Prevention amount 110 Strength
111 Inventing middle
name
112 Card holder, maybe 114 Pub mugfuls
117 Jazzy genre
118 Yokohama yes 119 Omelet filler 120 70-Down trio opener Bright students’ org.
122 “How obvious”
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Today’s birthday (Feb. 21): Private planning realizes dreams this year. Consistent peaceful productivity generates satisfying results. You’re especially intuitive. Career redirections this spring lead to summer fun with family and your sweetheart. Strengthening communication channels this winter leads to exciting professional projects.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is an 8. Communication barriers evaporate. Team coordination comes together naturally as Mercury stations direct in Aquarius. Background noise quiets and you can hear each other again.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): 8. Negotiate, collaborate and network. It’s easier to advance professionally with Mercury direct. Brainstorming produces creative and profitable ideas.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): 9. Make long-distance connections. It’s easier to travel and launch with Mercury
direct. Traffic flows better. Expand your exploration in new directions.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
9. Consider consequences before compromising. Buy, sell and discuss finances. Money flows with greater ease with Mercury direct.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
8. Collaboration flowers. Communication with your partner clarifies naturally with Mercury direct today. It’s easier to compromise and reach consensus.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 8. A physical barrier dissolves. It’s easier to concentrate and communicate with Mercury direct in Aquarius for three months. Traffic flows better.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
9. Listen to your muses. Expression comes naturally with Aquarius Mercury direct. Practice your persuasive arts. Share your passion, possibilities and affection. Get creative.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
7. Family communications clarify now that Mercury stations direct. Collaborate and strategize. Share your visions. Determine domestic improvements.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): 8. Creative efforts surge. The story clarifies with Mercury direct. Write and publish your views. Communicate and connect. Amplify your message to a wider audience.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 8. Prioritize health. Generate positive cash flow with Mercury direct in Aquarius. It’s easier to discuss money. Confusion diminishes.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 8. Listen powerfully. You’re especially charming and clever with Mercury direct in your sign. Serve as translator for others who don’t get each other.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 7. Enjoy home comforts. Articulate visions and dreams. Words and traffic flow better with Mercury direct. Journaling reveals your inner feelings.