The New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS Sandwich originally named the Aristocrat Trans-Siberian Railway hub Symbol of royalty in ancient Egypt “This has gotta be a trick, but …” 16 Tom and Jerry, e.g. Heavily populated urban complex

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Rap, per oldschool rappers Mistifies? Candies shaped like truncated cones

What the French call “poor man’s asparagus” Blow away Relax

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Certain frontline workers: Abbr. Just beyond the visible spectrum Night ___ Output from a bass Manhattan strip synonymous with the golden age of American songwriting

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Fail spectacularly ___ effect, bias toward products that consumers assemble themselves Comic’s repertoire Grammy winner for 2001’s “Lady Marmalade” What’s the trouble? Shut up

Wind up on the pitch? Flier’s accumulation Tours abroad, say Journalist Ronald whose book “The Bureau” identified Deep Throat as W. Mark Felt “Fare thee well!” Like Morocco and the Maldives, religiously Reminds, in a way Groovy things you can groove to? 21

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Parts of ears from the Latin for “snail” More charming Play it ___ Victor in France, once Places to bear witness? Holiday times Partner “4 lyfe” Mississippi’s De ___ National Forest Consensus from a bloc

It breathes well Squeeze (out) Cast down

It’s a rap Served raw Just hate Head-to-toe garment Audibly Position Sheer fabric Angled piece Flat facility 2018 Literature Nobelist Tokarczuk Sort (through) Lovett of country music Switzerland’s ___ Léman