The new york times crossword

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Soft “seat” in the woods Things that may be hot or dropped

It’s a lot to assume

Shocked response to Brutus

Come back Cropped up

Good name for an average Joe Related

Moving gracefully

Start of a saying about getting in the way

Acid’s opposite Mad as a hatter Wrangler alternative Start of a saying about negative influence

Rocker Bob Elizabeth I, for one

Center of a sting operation? Small, flatbottomed boat Stereotypical clown name Concede

“The

Persistence of Memory” and “Lobster Telephone” Start of a saying about parental discipline

Ply the needle Quick, possibly controversial bit of commentary Body of work Warning you might give before revealing the endings of 20-, 29- and 45-Across?

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“Argo” or “Fargo”

The McCoys, e.g. ___-American (like about 6% of the U.S.) Title matchmaker in an 1815 novel James or Jones of jazz

Junior and senior Common medical advice Harvest

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Like solving crosswords Eight-time Oscar nominee for Best Actor Action in tennis, swimming and golf Highest, on a diploma Polysemous words have multiple of these

Repulsive

Smart

California county north of Marin Refuses to carry out They’re usually packed on

St. Patrick’s

Day

Caught

“Kinda”

Finder’s ___ Common cosmetics component Subj. of Charlotte Brewer’s “TreasureHouse of the Language” Popular prom hairstyle

Apt rhyme for “blob”

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Sleek, in auto-speak Hair-raising cry

Bouquet thrower

Place to watch a game with friends

Draw, colloquially Prime Cuts Extra Gravy brand

Strip in the bedroom, maybe Partner of away Tripping hazard Boomerangs for Aboriginal Australians, e.g. 44 46

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It might occur to you

Ring ref’s decision Calfless cow Slender

Slips After-meal amenity Worrier’s ailment, it’s said

Garnish for a gimlet Classic boulevard liners

Noisy bird Application Hamm with two Olympic gold medals

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