The New York Times

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1 A.T.M. withdrawal 5 Mischievous ones 9 Award won by Paul Newman and Gary Oldman 14 Cincinnati’s river 15 Tidy 16 Tennis champ Osaka 17 Pub projectile 18 Sonic the Hedgehog game company 19 In the countryside 20 Like a ride that has one holding on for dear life 23 Homeric epic set during the Trojan War 25 Employ again 26 Damaged, as a surface 28 Defeat soundly 32 Architectural diagrams 35 Lead-in to “Bop” and “Wolf” in hits by Cyndi Lauper and Shakira 36 Hearing things? 37 Rowing tool 38 Big-time celebrity 39 Brunched, say 40 Knack for gardening 43 Backspace over 46 Fairy 47 Comprehend 50 Lassoed 51 Materials for a preschool artist … or a hint to 20-, 32- and 40-Across 55 Venue for Stevie Nicks or the Knicks 56 Start a poker pot 57 Doily fabric 61 Card deck used in divination 62 Distort, as facts 63 ___ Office (room in the West Wing) 64 Kisses and caresses, in British lingo 65 Honorees on the second Sunday in May 66 Microbe

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1 Fish-and-chips fish, typically 2 “Eureka!” 3 Knight’s title 4 Starts by bypassing the ignition system 5 One with access to privileged information 6 Track-and-field competition 7 Hospital notification device 8 Vampire slayer’s weapon 9 Incoming deluge 10 Base for a teacup 11 It may pop before a toast 12 Human rights lawyer Clooney 13 Make angry 21 Angel’s instrument 22 Almonds, e.g. 23 “Whoa, gotta run!” 24 Piece of greenery for a winner’s wreath 27 Christian of fashion 29 Sharp-witted 30 Tut-tutted, say 31 Garden variety? 32 Decoration on a moccasin or purse 33 Scot’s denial 34 Uno + dos 38 Captain’s record at sea 40 Equipment 41 Presenter of “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” 42 Leisurely pace after hitting a home run 44 Yuletide beverage 45 Rewards dispensed in obedience training 48 Twitch 49 Japanese bread crumb coating 51 Coconut oil and butter, for two 52 Land bordering Afghanistan 53 Emperor during the Great Fire of Rome 54 Thing 58 “___ Maria” (hymn) 59 Ford or Fiat 60 Stately tree