The New York Times Crossword
The circled letters, reading clock wise starting at the bottom, will reveal a hint to this puzzle’ st he me.
ACROSS
1 One inclined to go in and out 5 “Peace out” 10 Certain vipers 14 Where one may purchase a sectional with a side of meatballs 15 Cover story 16 “Star Wars” general with the line “If you see our son, bring him home” 17 Stuff 18 Deals with fries and a beverage, maybe 20 Hornswoggle 21 County north of the Firth of Forth 22 Three or more on a semi 23 It may lead to a “no catch” ruling 27 Not square, in a way 28 Screen, as a potential running mate 29 What’s often kept undercover? 30 Cygnus constellation, with “the” 32 Put (down) 36 Fight a needless fight, metaphorically 39 Thrill-seeker’s acronymic motto 40 Top 40 songs 41 Ring around a lagoon 42 Hairstyle that sounds edible 43 Swings around 44 One with a quintessential McJob 49 “Same with me” 51 Director Kazan 52 Bruce on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 53 Extra-bountiful harvest 56 Two in a two-car garage 57 Singer Rexha 58 Community far from a city’s center 59 Playing extra minutes, briefly 60 Parched 61 “___ on the igpay atinlay!” 62 Heater meas.
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1 Christina of 1991’s “The Addams Family” 2 City nicknamed “Rubber Capital of the World” 3 Has the best intentions 4 Actress Grier 5 Pretty trim 6 Up in the air 7 Hourglass, e.g. 8 Flow back 9 2016 Olympics host, informally 10 Name often called in a smart home 11 Tuft & Needle competitor 12 Stack 13 ’Tude 19 Type of shake 21 Fruity soda brand 24 Hook up with 25 Jazz pianist Bill 26 Be in limbo 29 Place for mucking around 30 29-Down residents 31 Drollery 32 Like festive houses during the holidays 33 Potted succulent 34 “Until we meet again” 35 Cable alternative 37 Rap’s Young ___ 38 Onetime presidential daughter with the code name Radiance 42 Cheeseboard staple 43 Evade capture 44 Thumper’s forest friend 45 Cried foul? 46 Any “Scrubs” or “Friends” episode, now 47 Regional greenery 48 Takes time off 49 Group with the tribute band Björn Again 50 One alleging injury, perhaps 54 Big retailer of camping gear 55 Roman numeral equal to 12% of M 56 Chest protector