The New York Times Crossword

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One who might call you out

_ _ _ pepper

Prez featured in “Annie” Enthusiastic fan ___ Air, electric vehicle that was named Motor Trend’s 2022 Car of the Year

Grassy expanse Refrain in a 1970 hit by the Kinks Crop revered by the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea

Casual vodka order

Muscat native Some reactions on Slack

“Yep, noticed that” “Oh, you wanna fight!”

Refrain in a 1971 hit by David Bowie _ _ _-owned (merchandise designation)

One of over 140 in an Ironman triathlon

Serbian American inventor

Hindu god embodying virtue Everlasting, poetically Flatbread that can be served with dal What offers worldwide protection? 45 46 47 53 54 59 63 66

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State boldly “hahahaha” Refrain in a 1965 hit by the Who Corporate department

Privy to

Longtime TV singing series, to fans

Places for evil geniuses

Thing with a ping Sandwich you really need two hands to eat Refrain in a 2008 hit by Lady Gaga What makes most moist?

Fleece seeker “War and Peace” character who determines through numerology that he is destined to assassinate Napoleon

East Asian currency

Things dragged uphill

Trade mag for marketers

DOWN

“www” addresses Defense from some attackers Short-sleeved shirt Like a type that leans right?

Enjoy with gusto Big Band ___ $1 bill, in slang 8 10

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Dance with a festive skirt

Like Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” or “Marilyn Diptych”

Frasier’s ex-wife on “Frasier”

State west of Wyo. Going it alone

The “D” in CODA Head-butts, e.g. Tackle at the knees, e.g.

One who’s finished Zenith

Took a load off Outrageous Substance that makes blood red Fair and honest Actor ___ Villechaize of “Fantasy Island” John from England Whiz (through)

Big dance Sweetheart 40 41 44 48

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Surefire

Actor McGregor Something a person with an ovomucoid allergy cannot eat

Female friend, informally

Go by

Hot, hot, hot Shortly

“Oho!”

Novel with the desert planet Arrakis

Tech product officially discontinued in 2022

Carter of jazz and Perlman of film Take the leap

Land unit

Raise a big stink Slumber duds

Org. with an Office of Water