The New York Times Crossword
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South Asian, informally “Imperial gem” mined as early as 6000 B.C. Supplier of iron carrots in old cartoons Islamic scholar Make some cuts, perhaps Tender feelings Mood setters for a romantic dinner Samples What may be traded for tat Comic actress Kristen
“My Friend ___” (classic of children’s literature) Captain Marvel, for one
Actor Cooper Duck color Ancient dweller of Central Asia and Eastern Europe Some hesitations There are 30 on an icosahedron Bounds Photosynthetic process “inflating” 16-, 24-, 46- and 56-Across Author of “The Bonesetter’s Daughter,” 2001
Things “said” in doctors’ offices 44
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Texter’s “hold on a sec” Repellent
Torn and ragged clothing Feminine name that anagrams to another feminine name
Is behind “___ one teach one” (rhyming proverb)
Prez who founded the March of Dimes
His first initial stands for “Ieoh” Quarter-pound things at McDonald’s The Ark of the Covenant, e.g. Fake coin “Popular Fallacies” writer, 1826 Adam’s apple locale Sprites, but not Pepsis Controvert
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Call the shots Corresponded with, in a way World capital on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire “You didn’t ask, but …” to a texter Force-ful character Wing it Soccer star Maradona 8 9 10
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Mars rovers, in brief?
Like burning plastic
Early chewing gum ingredient More submissive 60-Across output or 18-Across synonym Where Aquaman reigns as king Biting remarks? Carnivorous
: meat :: carpophagous : ___
Echo speaker Often-uttered lead-in to “That’s gotta hurt!” Like Canada’s maple leaf Leave alone ___ moment Unravel Street food favorites topped 36 39 40 41 42 43 47
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It may be applied to a single digit Sit after everyone else scooches over Grist for the rumor mill
It may get worn out
In a position to sue, say Readers may flip over it Movie-themed Happy Meal, e.g. Sphere
Took notice, in a way Comedian Margaret Peons, metaphorically Letter resembling Indiana University’s logo ___-Ed (animated talks for kids)