L.A. TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ANSWERS TO ALL PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 26 AND 31

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L in a box score Word before party or math Sushi-grade tuna “See ya”

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Virtual name that means “beautiful woman who leads you to victory” in Norwegian 67 68

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