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The New York Times Crossword

- By Hemant Mehta Edited by Will Shortz No. 0112

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What might make the news, for short? Sweetie

Dry and crack Butt-dials? First American woman in space It doesn’t run below the bridge Like some speculatio­n Enliven, with “up” Rough patch? Temper, quaintly Governance British sausages Overly coddled Pair of percussion pieces Unmasks Mole-training grp.

Of a feather Essential framework “Bridgerton” actor Regé-___ Page

A-list guest, to a host

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Figures that are best kept low, in brief Serenade

One who puts one past you Easily shareable download

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Tribe related to the Missouri Film industry nickname Sexy growl Sleep on it “Mercy me!”

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Kitchen qty. “Survivor” climax Masterstro­ke Arsoninves­tigating org. “Sorry, I messed up” Merriamweb­ster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary and “Where’s Waldo?,” once, surprising­ly Ingredient in some soaps High ways? Response to an approachin­g embarrassm­ent 10 11

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Cause of some buyer’s remorse Chicago’s ___ Planetariu­m Pressure source The seasons, e.g. Preps for surgery Marching band? Johnson who directed “Glass Onion” Covered expenses

“I don’t kiss and tell. I ___ and brag, baby!”: Austin Powers Long-nosed swimmer “They’ve really thrown down the gauntlet!” Assailed Grammy-winning Erykah 33

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Clouseau, e.g.: Abbr. Eclipse Some 53-Down files Futura, for one Killing it

One welcoming with open arms Woman “in my dreams,” in song Early American fur tycoon Mazda model 2, for He: Abbr. Below C level, say Columnist Maureen

The Big Apple’s “bravest,” in brief See 36-Down Powerful Pontiac of old

Answers to yesterday’s puzzle

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