The New York Times crossword puzzle

Across

1 In no danger 5 Jack who could consume no fat 10 “___ It Romantic?” 14 Hairstyle that may be parted and tied into two puffs 15 Big name in toothbrushes 16 Flatbread served with curry 17 Pale pink vineyard offerings 19 Something Santa makes (and checks twice) 20 Go bad 21 “Just ___!” (“Hold on!”) 22 Buddy 23 Wipe out bigtime 25 Practice boxing 30 Disobey James Bond when making a martini 31 Sound system 32 Choose 33 Manhattan’s Madison or Lexington: Abbr. 35 Stuffiness that lingers in an unventilated room 37 Lends an ear 41 Refreshing summer beverage 42 One experiencing gaps in memory 44 Quirky 45 Vietnamese noodle-and-broth dish 46 Source of seasonal sneezes 48 Metrical foot in poetry 52 Barrel of explosive stuff … or a situation that’s ready to blow 54 Steel support for concrete 55 Title bestowed on Mick Jagger in 2003 (although the queen refused to present the award herself) 56 Oscar-winning Ben Affleck film set in Iran 58 Letters preceding an alias 59 Sulky expression 61 Writings on an album sleeve or jewel case insert 64 Ninny 65 Handy 66 ___ ex machina 67 Soprano’s choir mate 68 A bit buzzed 69 Award for athletic achievement

Down

1 Buffalo’s N.H.L. team 2 Not sinking 3 Tutti-___ 4 Greek goddess of the dawn 5 Opposite of reaps 6 One officiating at communion or hearing confession 7 Cattle-raising estates 8 Ginger ___ (soft drink) 9 Atlanta-based TV channel 10 Family member acquired by marrying 11 Catamaran, e.g. 12 Rap’s Lil ___ X 13 Explosive stuff, in brief 18 Boater or bowler 22 Combined, as money or resources 24 Hopping mad 26 Introductory drawing class 27 Subordinate of a 6-Down 28 Sheriff Andy Taylor’s boy on 1960s TV 29 More, in ads 31 Fourth-year student 34 Evening prayer 36 ___ Bauer, clothing store chain 37 Reindeer herder of Scandinavia 38 “The way I see it,” to texters 39 Toddler’s winter wear 40 Vaccine pioneer Jonas 43 Really rake it in 47 Exit door 49 Dies down 50 Reconcile after a quarrel … or a hint to the starts of 17-, 25-, 52- and 61-Across 51 Shrill and blaring, as a trumpet 53 “Same here!” 54 28-Down portrayer ___ Howard 57 ___ Poupon mustard 59 Org. sponsoring school fundraisers 60 “Wise” bird 61 Biblical fellow with a saltywife? 62 “___ Were a Rich Man” (“Fiddler on the Roof” song) 63 Poem of praise