JULY 14 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Stab stuff in writing with every

letter (7) 5. New World native wandering in

dream (7) 9. Point for discussion quite bold

when transposed (9) 10. In German, Nietzsche’s musical

(5) 11. One exceedingly masculine

name (5) 12. Sun-baked opening is for oven

cooked dishes (9) 13. A poker hand to take a knife to

out loud (3,4) 15. Hindu hero in medley for film

company (7) 17. Enjoy L.A., cracking up TV host

(3,4) 19. G-man keeps defeat cleaned up

in a way (7) 21. Pitching app, secure capital (9) 23. Most of dressing for bird (5) 25. Approaches last of ten servings

of corn (5) 26. A piano sheet includes final

add-on (9) 27. School’s pro vote about

switchblade (7) 28. Athenian hero in these United

States (7)

DOWN

1. Biting or tart, as in drink of ale (7) 2. Knot for hanging ring in schnozz

(5) 3. Track event ace rarely lost (5,4) 4. Criminal robs Met whenchanging

(7) 5. Opposite male behind Cleo’s

lover (7) 6. Period of time intended for one

of the Muses (5) 7. Dunce’s sign for Camus missing

every initial (9) 8. Hurry back before nine can? (4-3) 14. Ado simply ruined athletic ex

travaganzas (9) 16. Stranger ordering a flower in

Texas (3,6) 17. Young bouncer catching vessel

for travel (7) 18. Article in a coda changed

national anthem (1,6) 19. Tantrum about vault in lousy

theatre (7) 20. Equines put on islands (7) 22. Martini’s partner held by

Pedro’s sister (5) 24. “Fire,” Pascal said (5)