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1 Smashing Steffi? 5 Pirates’ booty 9 Infectious bacteria 14 Famous clinic 15 Package word for dieters 16 Like howling at midnight 17 The simple science teacher’s lesson ( Part 1) 19 The simple science teacher’s lesson ( Part 2) 20 Enfold completely 22 Run a sting operation on 23 “Get ___ of yourself!” 26 One honored for a great achievement 28 Ones not likely to break the rules 31 More sharp to the tongue 32 Abound 33 Thing cut at a grand opening 36 The simple science teacher’s lesson ( Part 3) 40 On dry land 41 Fit and healthy 44 Back up at the office 48 Some fine furs 50 Goes in again 53 Insiders’ talk? 54 Aunts in Mexico 55 Like the far end of a pool 58 The simple science teacher’s lesson ( Part 4) 60 The simple science teacher’s lesson ( Part 5) 64 Gooey campfire treat 65 Astronaut’s insignia, in the U. S. 66 Simple 67 Hauled 68 Where to find fake doors and windows 69 Casual turndown
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1 Clock standard ( Abbr.) 2 Word of cheer 3 Affirmative vote 4 Flipper or wing, e. g. 5 Certain Eastern European 6 Sage 7 Reef ring 8 City in northwestern Italy 9 Emulate a seamstress 10 Move unsteadily 11 Ark landing site 12 Pontius who “washed his hands” 13 Elf, to Santa 18 Closes out 21 Communicate successfully 23 Perfect for the job 24 Color quality 25 Common cookie type 27 Indian prince 29 Had a secretive rendezvous 30 Utterance that may evoke pity 34 Male sib 35 Naked 37 Direction of Earth’s rotation 38 Generous dozen, to bakers 39 Yin complement 42 “Seinfeld” uncle 43 Conclusion that takes things to the extreme? 44 Gallery- opening VIP 45 Shaky prefix with “graph” 46 Slow- moving marine herbivore 47 Find coverage for 49 Alda’s classic sitcom 51 Bridle straps 52 Stiff hairs or bristles 56 “Check this out!” 57 Flight data, briefly 59 British alphabet ender 61 Thai language kin 62 Nile snake 63 Ex, ___ and zee