S owetan Crossword puzzle

ACROSS

1 Church areas 6 Chef’s collection 10 Conical abode 11 “Ninotchka” star 12 Fantasy creature 13 Macaroni shape 14 Invites

15 Secant’s reciprocal 16 Spying org. 17 Turning part 18 Slugger Williams 19 Post-party woe 22 Noble gas

23 Carpet fastener 26 Roof eave, e.g. 29 _______ Cruces 32 Vining plant 33 Neither follower 34 Immediately 36 Almanac fill 37 “Water Lilies” painter 38 Boxing weapons 39 Total happiness 40 Pays to play 41 Thin board 42 Prepared

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1 Clip on

2 Carpet type 3 Washington city 4 Snaky swimmers 5 Salt, to Simone 6 Buddies 7 Planet’s path 8 Steak choice 9 Planted

11 Math class 15 Cleveland cager 17 Pen occupants 20 Sticky stuff 21 Stadium cry 24 Two-deck game 25 Like a bow 27 Second person 28 Like lawns 29 Flock members 30 Coral island 31 Justice Sotomayor 35 Egg holder 36 Have a banquet 38 Way off