The Hamilton Spectator

WEEKLY CROSSWORD: Melee

- By C.C. Burnikel Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

Across

1 Relaxes on the porch, say 6 Character set 10 “Some girls with a snuffle / Their tempers are uffle” poet 14 Pest control brand 19 Digs in the snow 20 Many a woman, vocally 21 “Homeland” actress Miranda 22 Revolution­ary diplomat Silas 23 *Retail enticement 25 Cassandra’s prophecy 26 Ill-fated energy company 27 Peaceful and relaxed 28 “Word is ...” 29 *Western nickname 31 Chipotle option 33 Expert in futures? 35 __ buco 36 Foe of Rocky 37 Desert or tundra 38 Longoria of “Telenovela” 39 Org. in some le Carré novels 42 Federal Reserve chair Yellen 43 Supplied, as a forgotten line 44 Sitarist Shankar 46 Skin 47 *Reporter’s credential 49 Pollen source 51 Annual stage award 52 Auction ender? 53 Outer: Pref. 54 *Mall rarity at Christmas 56 Contend (with) 59 Thus far 60 Friend of Claudius I 61 Seedy digs 64 Quite a journey 67 “Whoop-de-doo” 70 Bolt on the track 72 Comes into view 76 *Like much farm decor 79 Goliath, to David 80 It might have the family name on it 81 Coastal raptor 82 Make public, in a way 83 *Many sandwiches are made for it 86 Raggedy dolls 87 __ review 88 Mower handle? 90 Devoured 91 Born, in Bordeaux 92 Brick-shaped candy 93 __-mouthed: inclined to curse 94 Brown in the kitchen 95 NYC line with a Babylon branch 97 Bluffing words, perhaps 99 Thick slice 100 *Airport employee 103 Forearm bones 106 Mauna __ 109 Moronic 110 Chipotle option 111 Fracas, and a hint to both words in the answers to starred clues 113 GoPro competitor 114 Sneaker brand 115 Muddy ground 116 One lacking roots 117 Crockpot dishes 118 Min. divisions 119 Assist in a gym 120 “Ciao!”

Down

1 High-end hotel 2 Grimm meanie 3 The dot-com boom coincided with much of it 4 Org. for the great outdoors 5 Seeks earnestly 6 Free Wi-Fi provider, often 7 __ Romeo 8 Sports testing subjects 9 A.L. East team 10 “Ixnay” 11 Island ring 12 Kiln, e.g. 13 Sweet spot? 14 Black Sea resort 15 Property owner’s income 16 Where to find flat beer drinkers? 17 Tied, briefly 18 Endangered state bird 24 Sounds of discovery 29 Indian pastries 30 __ eyes 32 Lover of Aphrodite 34 Poppycock 36 More Spartan 37 Cream 38 Tied 40 “It’s what you do” insurance company 41 Run 42 Picture file acronym 43 Aspect 44 Gathered (in) 45 Peaceful relations 46 Robin Williams title role 48 Trapper’s prize 50 “You’d like this” 54 Tropical fruit used in salsas 55 Smith of Fox News 57 Trims in the garden 58 Huff and puff 62 Charlotte __ 63 Daisylike bloom 65 Rhone tributary 66 Building guideline 67 Large amount 68 Mezzo Marilyn 69 Carnival treat 71 Volunteer’s phrase 73 Question of responsibi­lity 74 Cheap collegiate cupful 75 WWII submachine gun 77 Media mogul Murdoch 78 Santa __ Valley: California wine region 79 Violent anger 83 “Go for it!” 84 Rowdy sorts 85 “Ciao” 89 Some “Doctor Who” creatures 92 Hogs the mirror, say 93 Zoo animals with Chinese names 94 “Yeah, right!” 96 “No duh!” 97 Cry of surrender 98 Museum piece 100 Anchovy containers 101 Part of A.A. Milne? 102 Latin trio part 104 Flying start? 105 OFF! ingredient 107 Aveeno rival 108 “The Aviator” Oscar nominee 111 Radio settings 112 Sushi roll topping

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