CROSSWORD II
ACROSS
1 Facing the
pitcher
6 Was ahead 9 Type of talk on
the internet 12 Like the Irish
language 14 An Indian bride often wears a red one 15 Parrot, or a
certain primate 16 They’re FOR
GOING
18 Mark, as a
ballot 19 ___ City (Vegas) 20 Listening
devices? 21 Movie knight 22 They’re FOR GIVING 27 Write 28 Zealous
29 Feel the same way
32 Big and strong
35 UFC fighting style 37 Best-___ plans 38 They’re FOR GETTING 39 Whirl 40 Semicircle segment 41 Turned off, like sound 42 Courageous 43 Varnish ingredient 45 Deface 46 They’re FOR BIDDING 51 Be amazing, to Beyonce
52 Not theirs
53 T, in a fraternity name 56 Thumbs-up response 57 They’re FOR AGING 61 Rightful 62 Experts 63 “Good grief!” 64 Possible mate for a horse 65 To date 66 Follows instructions
DOWN
1 Book after John 2 “Desperate Housewives” actress Hatcher 3 Like plain pasta 4 Off-roader, for short
5 Even finish? 6 Roundup rope 7 Memorable period 8 Prefix with “respect” 9 Like some bonds 10 Skin layer
11 “Dune” (2021) director Villeneuve 13 Sanitize
14 She says “Go ahead, I’m listening ...” 17 Distillery tank 21 Nudge, as one’s memory 23 Newspaper page with viewpoints 24 Originally named 25 Makes after deductions 26 Relative of a gulf 29 Chef’s phrase 30 Excessively talkative 31 Crispy, airy snacks 32 Letting off steam, say 33 ___ out a living 34 Gave a meal to 36 Whichever 38 2007 coming-ofage movie starring Elliot Page
39 Without a doubt 41 Customizable Nintendo avatar 42 Tank filler 44 Where slop is served 45 Pondered 46 Carne ___ fries 47 Nine-member group 48 Lime green and others
49 Middle Earth menace 50 Rude look 54 Major employer? 55 Exploits 57 Path
58 Basic bar supply
59 Sign associated with pride ... and a lion 60 Medical test site