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1 Story with many chapters Hoops gp. since 1996 Colorado tribe Curved fastener Remote batteries Former Persian ruler

Actor who’s anxious to get the Halloween party startled? 19 Only

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hairstyle 21 Neighborhood 22 Sonnet line

fivesome 23 Communications co. with a blue-and-white globe logo Sci-fi character trying to creep it real? Bends to retie laces, say Velvet-voiced Tormé

Air rifle ammo One might put stock in it Small keyboard Comedian who says no body’s perfect? 5

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62 63 64 65 66 Zero Composer who was a CBS reporter Medium ability __ de deux Everycity, USA Pop group whose music is in en-crypted files?

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Pear centers __ B’rith Former Fed chair Bernanke Just barely Actor who frights for every part? Show impatience, in a way Opposite of away Actor Nick

Ice cream brand Messy stack Ran, as dye

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1 Speaker for low sounds Momentarily will, after “is” Travel with the band Greece neighbor: Abbr.

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28 32 33 34 36 By Bruce Haight (c) 2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE Bedevil Sweetie, in slang Donkey 50states.com graphic, for short Crime film group Dangling jewelry Mideast chieftains Pooch who shared spaghetti with Lady Crocus kin Florida key, e.g. Novelist Zola Russo who plays Frigga in “Thor” films Uncork, say Smidge Fenced-in area “Africa” band Chowderheads 37 38 41 42

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50 51 52 58 59 60 Dudes-only Spongy toy Matte finish? Like this puzzle’s theme?

Way out Brief TV plug Kidd stuff Remote button Complete, as a PDF contract Gives over (to) Michelle Robinson’s married name Gen. Assembly member “Lower your voice!” Country singer David Allan __ Steal from 10-31-18