WEEKEND CROSSWORD

“SUBSTITUTE MEASURES” BY ED SESSA

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Hindu ‘sir’ Beaucoup Engineer’s details Shortening letters Abba not known for singing From the top, to Tiberius ‘Yes __’: 2008 campaign slogan Boomer’s kid Measly treat for Polly? Marinade used in Spanish cooking __-Magnon Lizard-like amphibian Latin trio word Breakers in semis Ceremonies Work required to raise kids? 35 Decked out 38 Sextet in the Senate 39 Levelheaded 40 Math useful for cooks 41 Advantage in kickboxing? Fragrant compound Ancient jewellery staples Be an incredible speaker? President Taft’s birthplace Not dressed for swimming, generally Small 27-Acrosses Snake oil hawker, say Wing They’re heard in herds Straight 2012 presidential candidate The buying power of cash? Like much folk music Face or race Mad king of the stage One in a golfer’s bag Certain winner Some ‘Vette’ roofs Musical ending Divided sea Crowded-room atmosphere Longtime name in catalogues

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von __ Cub soda? Former mid-sized Chevy ‘A creel of __, all ripples’: Sylvia Plath 92 Fruit pastry 93 Reddened, perhaps 94 Polished pearls? 99 Barbecue brand 100 Popular type 101 Cleanup hitter’s stats 102 Milk choice