LOS ANGELES TIMES CROSSWORD
“SHIFTING” BY C.C. BURNIKEL
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Take, as advice
A few Provider of a big lift Bush and Nixon: Abbr. Marathoner’s lookin’happy flush? 29 Whale group
30 Lack of trouble 32 “See ya later” 34 Processed food? 35 Hopkins’ role in “Thor” Johnson Space Center humanoid project
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Goat sound? 2007 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee
1995 Stallone title role
Stand for a canvas Base information? Energize
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Takin’ first place at the Olympics? Phase out
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“My Way” lyricist It flows below the Pont Neuf Droop
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In the area
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Deep cuts Chapati alternative Chip topper “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer O’Connor Dove into home, say Prepares (for) Geraint’s beloved Show stoppers 52 53
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Manga series about gaming Louise’s pal
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They often get hooked
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