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WEEKEND CROSSWORD

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‘THE MORE THE MERRIER’ By GAIL GRABOWSKI

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Made a mess of Authorizes Audibly jarred Off the premises Coastal South American capital Unenthusia­stic about, with ‘for’ Hard wear ‘Good job!’ Wistful word Words after do or before you Trendy tots’ footwear? 27 Tipsy tour members? 30 How Steak Diane is traditiona­lly served Ermine cousin One may be responsibl­e for rain 34 Came down 38 Gambler’s concern 41 ‘Dog Whisperer’ Millan 43 Starting point 44 Extended time off, briefly Bakery products made with white chocolate? HVAC measure It’s near the humerus Hard to keep up? Musical shortcomin­g Publicatio­n sales fig. Diploma word Sit in a cellar, say Opposite of belt Co-star of Keanu in ‘The Whole Truth’ Isn’t serious Stake-driving tools Many a March birth Chef’s supply Has to repeat, maybe Mouthy retort Superhuman ‘Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang’ rapper Pay attention More than apologize New York governor Andrew Catch a bug, say Amassed, with ‘in’ When tripled, a story shortener University town near Bangor Brilliant display Emphatic assent, in Sonora Govt.-issued aid Compliment­ary hotel apparel? Changed-my-mind key Protective film Boundaries Zeroes in on Stunning instrument­s ‘The Picasso of our profession,’ to Seinfeld

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Hardly thrilling Taylor of ‘Six Feet Under’ Webby Award candidate Words written with an index? Party bowlful Longtime photo lab supplier Somewhat Doctor Zhivago Passes in a blur ‘How relaxing!’ Ill-gotten gains With room to spare

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