San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
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1 Splendid display
5 Unable to decide
9 Stare in wonder
13 Leaf through
17 Superlative prefix
18 Quick attack
19 Causing the willies
20 Malek of “Mr. Robot”
21 *Discount ticket based on age *Raffle rewards, perhaps Sonata producer Downed with an ax Ration (out) grain in granola Piece of cake Acknowledge surreptitiously, maybe Pretender Checking account lure
Mo. with dog days Winter’s day outburst
Most capable One who gives a hoot *Avocado misnomer Investigate again, as a cold case Itinerary abbr. “gimme a minute” Part of a journey gets by Downright or outright 25 26 28 29 30 32
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Beer with a black eagle in its logo Waze option: Abbr. Playground response Mexican buffet feature
Trio for A-Rod and Trout *Cause of some back pain garden rodent Lea Salonga, e.g. Publisher Larry __, portrayal for which Woody Harrelson received an Oscar nomination
IOC country code three before Qatar Virtual alter ego finds Everest expert __ Diego Padres “The Irishman” Oscar nominee Encountered Many Oscar nominees *Pre-wedding bash Olive extract “See ya!” Brouhaha Sweetie, in slang Twitch stream annoyance
Civil War general Cried in the cornfield Aficionado 106 107 109 112
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1 Promotional campaign follow Channel guide, say Hamlet, for one Like salves “for you” co-singer Rita Impulsive
Wall St.’s “Big Board”
Nat __ Wild: cable channel Pizzeria allure Bugs in cop shows Held on to Hindu honorific Easy-to-play instruments 2 3 4 5 6
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Squid’s squirt Inquires
Exec’s aide Having significant consequences *It’s not 112-across Leaving the amateur ranks, and a hint to the answers to starred clues B-school subject Autobahn autos Layered veggie __ Millions
Puts in stitches Part of a process golf great Karrie Asian laptop brand 15 16 18 22 24 27 31 33
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“To clarify ... “Not quite foggy Hall of fame quarterback Tarkenton Sitcom sewer worker garfield’s frenemy Supersedes Dallas Wings’ org. grass-skirt dance Monotonous sound yachter’s pronoun Neighbor of Den. Had to pay *Building diagram Building beam Ladybug or weevil “I’ll take that as __” Understanding feature of Japan’s flag
Watch dogs? L.A.-to-Tucson dir. *Workforce List-ending abbr. “Chicago” star Unstable subatomic particle
Spots for ski racks Romp
Amp carrier Language __ Degs. for playwrights Bounty rival High seas concern Dry spell at the plate 71 74
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Blood bank category Chicago NfL team’s founder Push-up target Marriage acquisition Alton Brown cooking show “Reloaded” in 2018 Monetary trifle, in slang
La Scala highlight Borrow from a library Disneyland shuttle Sneaky
Nap site Engine parts One who scoffs at bagged pekoe, perhaps
“No fighting!” Informal “get me?” Laura of “Big Little Lies”
Total mystery Silent performers Line to the audience Blood line Retreats with peels Pack away Adjust for pitch Crude cartel Implore go sky-high Walk-__: small roles Quick drink Celery piece