CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS

1 Classic dramatic device 10 Demonstration of power, perhaps 15 Winter carnival attraction 16 Mythical myrtleand-roses wreath wearer 17 Updated “What a shame!” 18 Cane-carrying Mr. 19 Country E of Cyprus 20 Marsh growth 21 Beauty aisle brand 22 Virus eponym 23 Assigns new rankings to 24 Narrow types 27 Caravan components 28 Parting word 29 1848 classic song about an Alabama-toLouisiana traveler 32 Court pros 33 Lingerie specifications 34 Hair products 35 Uris WWII novel 37 Harass 38 “Help me out, bro” 39 Nissan compact 40 Actor’s dream 42 Cleverly planned, as a trick 43 Warn, in a way 44 Territory with a palm tree in its seal 45 Onetime JFK arrival 48 Like some casks 49 Fate of Peter’s father, in kiddie lit 51 Sections 52 Dell gaming brand 53 Barista’s offering 54 Intimidating psychological tactics

DOWN

1 Makes sense 2 Hurting 3 Run like the wind 4 Liable 5 Research subjects 6 Message disseminators 7 Not as punctual 8 Justified serious studying for 9 Former NFL receiver Welker 10 Sinestro and Professor Zoom, in their respective universes 11 Tour coordinator 12 Home on a high cliff, perhaps 13 Rose 14 18-Across and others 21 Important player in the founding-ofRome story 22 Child-raising technique? 23 Rough-sounding 24 Wire sticker 25 What a raised index finger may indicate 26 Present often mailed 27 Lout 29 “Law of parsimony” philosopher 30 Brewer, e.g., briefly 31 Cinema pooch 33 Waiting room site 36 Matisse work featuring handholding 37 Wearing a grin 39 Skate home 40 Skimboarding hazard 41 Top prom wear? 42 Abu Simbel’s region 44 Severe blow 45 Filter target 46 “Game of Thrones” address 47 Screen-printing targets 49 Sound from a fan 50 Lindbergh Line airline