The New York Times Crossword

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Cinnamon or cardamom Big-ticket ___ From the beginning

Hot drink with marshmallows Foal’s mother Sweeping tale Signs that it’s time to take out the trash

“Toy Story” dachshund with a springy body This emoticon: ;-) Gather together ___ Vegas Aces (W.N.B.A. team) Assistance Spot for a card skimmer, in brief L.A. winter clock setting Pressed one’s luck “Defend the rights of all people nationwide” org. Vegetarian street food known for its distinct smell Pork portion Oscar winner Mahershala Singer Diana with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tony Awardwinning musical with the song “Sex Is in the Heel” 44 46 48 49 50 53 59 61 62

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“Don’t worry about me!” One with unselfish motivations Trojans’ sch. Condition that may involve repetitive behavior, for short Variety “Mamma ___!” Follow, as a package Little finger adornment Small-time Basil-based sauce Target for salicylic acid

A single time Eroded, with “away”

A school one starts in the fall Top part

In a sneaky way

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Disapproving look Speakers’ platforms Revered celebrities Champagne stopper Classes that are hard to fail

:-( After-bath powder Great Lake with a vowel-heavy name “It’s Raining ___” 11 12 25 26

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Like a dress with a diagonal hemline, say Nothing, in Mexico “Me, me, me” attitudes Moves excitedly, like a puppy’s tail “Misery” co-star Bates

“If the shoe ___ ...”

Inquire Hard-edged, anticorporate musician Cockpit figure Liter or meter Gloom’s partner “Assuming that’s true ...” Walrus feature

_ _ _-Seltzer Spring’s shape Bellybutton buildup 41 42

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New Mexico art community Gross

Make an offer at an auction Wallow moodily Makes a certain video call Tatted

Like areas around waterfalls Spy’s gathering Ecstasy’s opposite Cafeteria food holder Serving with chop suey

Elsa’s sister in “Frozen” Christmas tree, often Machu Picchu resident

Not fake Homer Simpson exclamation

Answers to yesterday’s puzzle