The New York Times Crossword

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Headache helper Tot’s scratches Palate cleanser in a multicourse French meal Source of a foul odor when wool is washed Going after the big bucks, say Creature catcher in gaming Position with security N.B.A. team that shares an arena with the N.H.L.’s Stars, familiarly Predicament Major Manhattan thoroughfare, informally Made a lap, say Playground comeback Creepy quality Important contacts Chewed (out) Lead-in to plane Cut

“Tsk, tsk,” in textspeak

Bug that sounds like it was in the air?

Port letters Traditional wedding dish in southern Italy, hence its literal translation (“brides”) 42 49 50

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Most Broadway theaters have two of these

Fish often served tartare Nickname for Time’s 2023 Person of the Year Pole used for extending a sail Half and half Some home installations, in brief

Cool, in old lingo Rapper ___ Cat Handling things Very rough, as an experience Finished, colloquially Drinks are on me! Grumpy companion Defensive football plays, informally “___ seguro?” (“Are you sure?”: Sp.)

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Currently “You’re tempting fate!” Goggles that aren’t meant to go underwater Construction materials named after a capital? Headliner Poster’s place Barrel material 14 17

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Like some shows and bands Order that comes with a wide straw Speed skater Johann ___ Koss, winner of four Olympic golds Makes quiet, in a way

Show with a Joke Swap segment, in brief

“Cya”

Small part of a window “Golly!” Move laterally Junot ___, author of “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” Maternity ward staffers, informally Look within oneself 28 29

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Apartment units Japanese/Italian fusion dish Floor

Not that much Letters on a bow Site of a famous flag-raising Head for the toilet, say?

“Sure, lemme deal with this first, though” Test-taking no-nos Lays down some ground rolls? Dull

Like communal property Weight Southern side dish Barbie and Ken, e.g.

Chips flavor Publicity, so to speak

Answers to yesterday’s puzzle