Crossword Puzzle 1
ACROSS
1 Gym supplies 5 Affectionatepoke-on-the-nose word
9 Cut souvenirs 14 Without
instruments 16 “Haystacks”
painter
17 “What?” 18 Soaked
19 “The Twilight Zone” (2019) host Jordan 20 Distress
22 Ballet move 23 Two-step
tutorials, say 26 Take a bad turn 29 “Semper Fidelis”
composer 30 “Concord Sonata”
composer 31 Race units 34 Talked like Moses
or Abraham? 36 Tart finish?
37 In actuality
39 The last pope
named Clement 40 Cleaner brand with a macron on its first vowel 42 Circulate 43 Cornmeal product 44 Ones known for
excellent service 46 Many people make them at work
48 Blizzard
portmanteau 51 “Rub-__ ... ” 52 Root that may be
cubed
53 Big battery 56 Realm of
Tolkienʼs
Dwarves
58 Are useful 61 Cleared in a diner 62 Proverbial
nonexistent meal 63 Nuclear trial 64 Pamplona
pronoun
65 BFN alternative
DOWN
1 Buddy 2 “Rent-__”: 1988
film
3 Unlikely to titillate 4 Small trunks 5 “Go easy on me” 6 Copacabana
greeting
7 Tree sacred to
Athena
8 “Wait Wait... Donʼt Tell Me!” group
9 Texting format,
briefly 10 Confines 11 Norman Conquest victim
12 2019 Best Supporting Actress winner for “If Beale Street Could Talk”
13 They may be treated with compresses 15 Country in the Caroline Islands
21 Strike symbols 24 Source of
livestock feed 25 Okay 26 Deceptively
adorn 27 Transmission
conclusion
Horoscopes CANCER (June 21-July 22):
A positive domestic change will make your day. Share your thoughts, and you will get the support you need to make a long-overdue transition. Explore your options and put your plans in motion.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Don’t try to fix what’s working fine. Spend your time and energy on promoting your health and fitness and nurturing important relationships. Romance is featured.
Sudoku
28 Start of typical “Star Trek” navigation orders 32 Buddy 33 Admonish 35 Tense times,
maybe
37 School house 38 Turns idly, as a
pencil
41 Green ones 43 Pesto ingredient 45 For example
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Help others while getting better acquainted with people who interest you. If you ask the right questions, you will receive helpful answers. An adjustment will improve your life.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):
Channel emotional energy into personal perfection. Get in shape, change your image or pursue a creative outlet. You can boost your confidence and enthusiasm. 47 Inclined to opine 48 Copacabana
steps
49 Faux pas 50 Mideast
dignitaries 54 Advanced 55 Goranson of
“The Conners” 57 Big name in
home security 59 Summer sign 60 FedEx rival
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22):
Speak up, share your thoughts and learn. How you interact with others will influence an idea you have and how you progress. Set reasonable expectations.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21):
Pour your heart and soul into what you do best. Take the initiative to make your life better. Don’t let anyone meddle in your personal affairs. Spend some time with an admirer.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
You may thrive on change, but before you decide to make a move, consider the potential financial ramifications. You are best off waiting for a better deal.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19):
Don’t change direction midstream. Stay on track, focus on what will benefit you most and associate with people who understand what you are trying to achieve. Romance is featured.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20):
Use your intuition to guide you down the best path. Put more effort into personal gain, changing your direction and pursuing a goal that makes you feel impassioned.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Check out the online job listings and redo your resume to fit what’s available. Refrain from mixing up your desire for change with what’s best for you. Listen to reason.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Check out what’s doable and set your expectations high. Your drive and ambition will make it easy for you to relay what you have to offer. Don’t let your ego get in the way of your success.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
You’ll have what it takes to make things happen, as long as you don’t allow temptation or peer pressure to lead you astray. Make your health and success priorities.