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LA Times Crossword & Answers Friday July 5th 2013

Crossword by: Robyn Weintraub and edited by Rich Norris
la times crossword friday july 5th 2013
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Across Clues

1. Break the rules
6. “__ difference”
10. Apothecary’s measure
14. Refuse SAY
15. Buck
16. Quite
17. Update, perhaps
18. Ingredient from the garden
19. “Copacabana” guy who “went a bit too far”
20. Key
23. Eye-catching wrap
25. __-tzu
26. Exorcism targets
27. Key
31. Keep happening
32. Some tributes
33. Gus __, subject of the 1951 biopic “I’ll See You in My Dreams”
34. Touch type?
36. Treaters of boxers
40. __ novel
41. Three-time
42. Key
47. Joseph Kennedy’s middle daughter
48. Mark Thackeray, to his students, in a 1967 film
49. Fleur-de-__
50. Key
54. Hip bones
55. Calamine target
56. Went a-courting
59. Period of sacrifice
60. War god
61. __ football
62. Feminine suffix
63. 6-Down rooms
64. Golf scorecard word

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Down Clues
1. Lee side: Abbr.
2. Seuss title food
3. 44-Down accessory
4. Wintour of fashion
5. One prone to falling
6. Hogwarts, e.g.
7. Smart __
8. A, ideally
9. Personifies
10. “The Sound of Music” song
11. Large-horned mammals
12. Trip up
13. Othello et al.
21. Flee
22. Push-up targets
23. Lab output?
24. Most fit for duty
28. Fifth-century invader
29. Feature of bluegrass singing
30. Nutritional stat
34. Hodgepodge
35. Calvin of comics, for one
36. Large vessel
37. Superhero’s nemesis
38. Metal-measure word
39. D.C. bigwigs
40. Prefix with liter
41. Like some unfocused looks
42. Popular ’80s-’90s do
43. Consecrate, in a way
44. 3-Down wearer
45. Take stock of
46. Zip
47. System used for most returns
51. Well-ventilated
52. Two stars, maybe
53. Asta’s “mom”
57. English fin
58. Court VIPs
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Friday LA Times Crossword Answers

Here are the answers to the Friday LA Times crossword puzzle:
la times crossword answers friday july 5th 2013

Across Answers

1. Break the rules CHEAT
6. “__ difference” SAME
10. Apothecary’s measure DRAM
14. Refuse SAY NO
15. Buck CLAM
16. Quite OH SO
17. Update, perhaps AMEND
18. Ingredient from the garden HERB
19. “Copacabana” guy who “went a bit too far” RICO
20. Key PADLOCK OPENER
23. Eye-catching wrap BOA
25. __-tzu LAO
26. Exorcism targets DEMONS
27. Key ANTHEM LYRICIST
31. Keep happening RECUR
32. Some tributes ODES
33. Gus __, subject of the 1951 biopic “I’ll See You in My Dreams” KAHN
34. Touch type? MIDAS
36. Treaters of boxers VETS
40. __ novel DIME
41. Three-time NFL MVP FAVRE
42. Key MAP EXPLANATION
47. Joseph Kennedy’s middle daughter EUNICE
48. Mark Thackeray, to his students, in a 1967 film SIR
49. Fleur-de-__ LYS
50. Key FLORIDA ISLAND
54. Hip bones ILIA
55. Calamine target BITE
56. Went a-courting WOOED
59. Period of sacrifice LENT
60. War god ARES
61. __ football ARENA
62. Feminine suffix -ETTE
63. 6-Down rooms GYMS
64. Golf scorecard word YARDS

Down Answers

1. Lee side: Abbr. CSA
2. Seuss title food HAM
3. 44-Down accessory EYEPATCH
4. Wintour of fashion ANNA
5. One prone to falling TODDLER
6. Hogwarts, e.g. SCHOOL
7. Smart __ ALEC
8. A, ideally MARK
9. Personifies EMBODIES
10. “The Sound of Music” song DO-RE-MI
11. Large-horned mammals RHINOS
12. Trip up ASCENT
13. Othello et al. MOORS
21. Flee LAM
22. Push-up targets PECS
23. Lab output? BARK
24. Most fit for duty ONE-A
28. Fifth-century invader HUN
29. Feature of bluegrass singing YODEL
30. Nutritional stat RDA
34. Hodgepodge MIXED BAG
35. Calvin of comics, for one IMP
36. Large vessel VAT
37. Superhero’s nemesis EVILDOER
38. Metal-measure word TROY
39. D.C. bigwigs SENS
40. Prefix with liter DECI
41. Like some unfocused looks FARAWAY
42. Popular ’80s-’90s do MULLET
43. Consecrate, in a way ANOINT
44. 3-Down wearer PIRATE
45. Take stock of ASSESS
46. Zip NIL
47. System used for most returns E-FILE
51. Well-ventilated AIRY
52. Two stars, maybe ITEM
53. Asta’s “mom” NORA
57. English fin END
58. Court VIPs DAS

LA Times Crossword & Answers Thursday July 4th 2013

Crossword by: David Steinberg and edited by Rich Norris
LA Times Crossword & Answers Thursday July 4th 2013
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Across Clues
1. It’s usually a left
4. Mideast leadership family name
9. Send to cloud nine
14. Multi-platinum Steely Dan album
15. Later, to Luis
16. Aviator’s number
17. Fate of one with a cause, perhaps
19. Respected figure
20. Cook up
21. External layer
23. Distance units: Abbr.
24. Mimic’s shtick
26. Classic doctor’s aide
28. Hot-tempered chef Gordon
31. Slangy transition word
33. Claustrophobe’s cry
34. Golden St. region
37. Exmoor heroine
39. Detachable craft
40. “Jerry Maguire” distributor
42. Video game initials
43. More wily
45. Actress Watts
46. Take a course or two?
47. Together
49. Biological food processor
51. Fashion’s Gucci
52. Drink it “and sleep!” beverage
54. Jim’s wife on “The Office”
56. 1998 Masters champion
58. “Adeste Fideles,” e.g.
62. Yale founder Yale
64. Not leave hanging? (or a hint to the circled letters)
66. Mark with a new price
67. “Someone Like You” singer
68. Racket
69. Impression makers
70. Better song, usually
71. Application datum

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1. Window segment
2. Open slightly
3. Empty
4. Prince __ Khan
5. Construction job worker
6. Ritual including bitter herbs
7. Anguish
8. Cathedral cap
9. Monster product
10. Short, shortened
11. 33-year “60 Minutes” regular
12. Slightly elevated
13. Hits Reply All instead of Reply, say
18. Quaint contraction
22. Freudian article
25. Pie preparation
27. “So that’s your game!”
28. Sings like Snoop Lion
29. Pungent mayo
30. James Brown nickname
31. Chorus voice
32. Wee hr.
35. Obama’s mil. title
36. Sharp-tack center
38. 90 degrees from norte
41. Willing to please
44. Night class subj.
48. Manet or Monet, e.g.
50. “Titanic” actor Billy
52. Mecca native
53. Hardly defenseless
54. Brash
55. Tar’s direction
57. SFO postings
59. Racing form info
60. Scary-sounding lake
61. Northern forest cat
63. Derby, for one
65. Grassy expanse
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Thursday LA Times Crossword Answers

Here are the answers to the Thursday LA Times crossword puzzle:
Answers to LA Times Crossword & Answers Thursday July 4th 2013

Across Answers
1. It’s usually a left JAB:
4. Mideast leadership family name ASSAD: The current president of Syria Bashar Hafez Al-Assad graduated from the medical school of the University of Damascus in 1988, and started to work as a physician in the army. Four years later, he attended postgraduate studies at the Western Eye Hospital, in London, specializing in ophthalmology. In 1994, after his elder brother Bassel, the heir apparent to their father, was killed in a car crash, Bashar was hastily recalled to Syria to take over Bassel’s role. He entered the military academy, and took charge of the Syrian occupation of Lebanon in 1998. In December 2000, Assad married Asma Assad, née Akhras. Al-Assad was elected as President of Syria in 2000 and 2007, unopposed each time. wikipedia
9. Send to cloud nine ELATE
14. Multi-platinum Steely Dan album AJA: Steely Dan is an American jazz rock/rock band consisting of core members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band’s popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop. Wikipedia

15. Later, to Luis LUEGO
16. Aviator’s number NINER: Numbers and letters (the phonetic alphabet)  in aviation are given different pronunciations to avoid miscommunication. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta…Roger? Wilco:)
17. Fate of one with a cause, perhaps MARTYRDOM: Christian martyrs in ancient Roman days may be the most vivid example of martyrdom. There were many different types of executions in the Colosseum. Christian Martyrs were executed as common criminals by crucifixion or “damnatio ad bestia” (thrown to the wild beasts). The vicious and cruel emperors and Romans delighted in even more novel ways of executing Christian Martyrs. The Emperor Nero introduced twilight executions where hapless Christians were nailed to the cross and burned alive as torches to light the arena of the Colosseum. tribunes and triumphs
19. Respected figure ELDER
20. Cook up BREW
21. External layer VENEER
23. Distance units: Abbr. YDS
24. Mimic’s shtick APERY
26. Classic doctor’s aide IGOR
28. Hot-tempered chef Gordon RAMSAY: Born November 8th 1966 Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, restaurateur and television personality. He has been awarded 15 Michelin stars in total and currently holds 14. Wikipedia
31. Slangy transition word ANYHOO
33. Claustrophobe’s cry AIR!
34. Golden St. region SOCAL: Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, the Inland Empire, and Greater San Diego.Wikipedia
37. Exmoor heroine DOONE
39. Detachable craft POD
40. “Jerry Maguire” distributor TRISTAR
42. Video game initials NES
43. More wily SLYER
naomi watts looking sexy45. Actress Watts NAOMI: Born September 28th 1968 Naomi Ellen Watts is a British-Australian actress. She began her career in Australia, making her screen debut in the drama film For Love Alone and then appeared in the television series Hey Dad..!Wikipedia
46. Take a course or two? EAT
47. Together IN SYNC
49. Biological food processor ENZYME
51. Fashion’s Gucci ALDO
52. Drink it “and sleep!” beverage SANKA
54. Jim’s wife on “The Office” PAM: The Office is an American television comedy series that originally aired on National Broadcasting Company from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013. It is an adaptation of the BBC series of the same name. Wikipedia
56. 1998 Masters champion O’MEARA: Born January 13th 1957 Mark Francis O’Meara is an American professional golfer who was a prolific tournament winner on the PGA Tour and around the world from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. Wikipedia
58. “Adeste Fideles,” e.g. NOEL
Elihu Yale62. Yale founder Yale ELIHU: Born April 5th 1649 Elihu Yale was a British merchant and philanthropist, governor of the East India Company settlement at Madras and a benefactor of the Collegiate School of Connecticut, which in 1718 was named Yale College in his honor. Wikipedia
64. Not leave hanging? (or a hint to the circled letters) TUMBLE DRY
66. Mark with a new price RETAG
67. “Someone Like You” singer ADELE: Born May 5th 1988 Adele Laurie Blue Adkins MBE, better known simply as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter, musician and multi-instrumentalist. Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace in 2006. Wikipedia
68. Racket DIN
69. Impression makers TEETH
70. Better song, usually SIDE A
71. Application datum SEX

Down Answers

1. Window segment JAMB
2. Open slightly AJAR
3. Empty BARE
4. Prince __ Khan ALY
5. Construction job worker SURVEYOR
6. Ritual including bitter herbs SEDER
7. Anguish AGONY
8. Cathedral cap DOME
9. Monster product ENERGY DRINK
10. Short, shortened LIL
11. 33-year “60 Minutes” regular ANDY ROONEY
12. Slightly elevated TEED
13. Hits Reply All instead of Reply, say ERRS
18. Quaint contraction ‘TWAS
22. Freudian article EIN
25. Pie preparation PASTRY DOUGH
27. “So that’s your game!” OHO!
28. Sings like Snoop Lion RAPS
29. Pungent mayo AIOLI
30. James Brown nickname MR DYNAMITE: Born May 3rd 1933 James Joseph Brown, Jr. was an American recording artist and musician. One of the founding fathers of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as “The Godfather of Soul”. Wikipedia
31. Chorus voice ALTO
32. Wee hr. ONE AM
35. Obama’s mil. title CINC
36. Sharp-tack center AS A
38. 90 degrees from norte ESTE
41. Willing to please AMENABLE
44. Night class subj. ESL
48. Manet or Monet, e.g. NOM
billy zane50. “Titanic” actor Billy ZANE: Born February 24th 1966 William George “Billy” Zane, Jr. is an American actor and producer. He played Hughie in Dead Calm, Caledon Hockley in Titanic, The Phantom from The Phantom, John Wheeler in Twin Peaks and Mr. E in CQ.Wikipedia
52. Mecca native SAUDI: Mecca, also transliterated as Makkah, is a city in the Hejaz and the capital of Makkah Province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located 70 km inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 m above sea level. Wikipedia
53. Hardly defenseless ARMED
54. Brash PERT
55. Tar’s direction ALEE
57. SFO postings ETAS
59. Racing form info ODDS
60. Scary-sounding lake ERIE: 57 miles wide and 62 feet deep Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally or twelfth largest globally if measured in terms of surface area. Wikipedia
61. Northern forest cat LYNX
63. Derby, for one HAT
65. Grassy expanse LEA

LA Times Crossword & Answers Wednesday July 3rd 2013

Wednesday’s Crossword by: C.C. Burnikel and edited by Rich Norris

la times crossword puzzle wednesday july 3rd 2013

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Across Clues
1. Close one
4. Stout sellers
8. Archie Bunker’s wife
13. Its members employ hygienists: Abbr.
14. Six-time All-Star Moises
15. Transit systems in Delhi and Paris
17. Campfire seat
18. What makes a man a man
20. 1988 Tony-winning play inspired by a Puccini work
22. Parroted
23. Golf course regular, often
24. Backpacked beast
26. Hard water?
27. Fan mail encl.
28. Noisy bird
30. NATO alphabet word after November
32. Reef material
35. Sanctuary sections
36. Disco-era group known for the starts of 18-, 20-, 54- and 57-Across
39. Subject of the sports film “42”
40. Nemo’s creator
41. Obviously impressed
42. Just out of the shower
43. You, to Yves
46. Scathing review
47. Tandoori bread
49. Get even for
52. Span. miss
54. Duracell R14’s
57. First of a planned 26-book mystery series
59. NHL tiebreakers
60. Use a ring in a crib
61. Devastated Asian sea
62. “Are We Done Yet?” actress Long
63. Baseball features
64. Pulls in
65. Muddy home
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Down Clues
1. Where to find dates
2. Pueblo homes
3. __ Beach: Southern California resort
4. Words before “the order of”
5. Stress-related ailment, possibly
6. Physics Nobelist Niels
7. Wander online
8. Ed Asner has seven
9. “Gloria in Excelsis __”
10. “__ ripoff!”
11. Like many bright aquarium fish
12. Post-hospital recovery program
16. Matzo meals
19. Big name in facial cleansers
21. Accessory with a suit
25. Athenian lawgiver
28. Binge
29. Painkiller with an Easy Open Arthritis Cap
31. Heaven’s gatekeeper
33. Designer Mary-Kate or Ashley
34. Chrysler truck
35. __ Lingus
36. Unpredictable occurrences
37. Complaint about blocked vision
38. Four-footed friend
39. Knocks on
42. Minnesota Lynx org.
44. Risotto ingredients
45. “That makes sense”
48. Ranch measures
49. Awaiting a pitch
50. Facial cover-ups
51. Swift work
53. Old Spice rival
55. King of comedy
56. Lose steam
58. Electrical unit symbolized by omega
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LA Times Crossword Answers

Here are the answers to the LA Times crossword puzzle:

la times crossword answers wednesday july 3rd 2013

Across Answers

1. Close one PAL
4. Stout sellers PUBS
8. Archie Bunker’s wife EDITH
13. Its members employ hygienists: Abbr. ADA
14. Six-time All-Star Moises ALOU
15. Transit systems in Delhi and Paris METROS
17. Campfire seat LOG
18. What makes a man a man Y-CHROMOSOME
20. 1988 Tony-winning play inspired by a Puccini work M BUTTERFLY
22. Parroted APED
23. Golf course regular, often SENIOR
24. Backpacked beast ASS
26. Hard water? ICE
27. Fan mail encl. SAE
28. Noisy bird JAY
30. NATO alphabet word after November OSCAR
32. Reef material CORAL
35. Sanctuary sections ALTARS
36. Disco-era group known for the starts of 18-, 20-, 54- and 57-Across VILLAGE PEOPLE
39. Subject of the sports film “42” RACISM
40. Nemo’s creator VERNE
41. Obviously impressed AGAPE
42. Just out of the shower WET
43. You, to Yves TOI
46. Scathing review PAN
47. Tandoori bread NAN
49. Get even for AVENGE
52. Span. miss SRTA
54. Duracell R14’s C BATTERIES
57. First of a planned 26-book mystery series A IS FOR ALIBI
59. NHL tiebreakers OTS
60. Use a ring in a crib TEETHE
61. Devastated Asian sea ARAL
62. “Are We Done Yet?” actress Long NIA
63. Baseball features SEAMS
64. Pulls in NETS
65. Muddy home STY

Down Answers

1. Where to find dates PALMS
2. Pueblo homes ADOBES
3. __ Beach: Southern California resort LAGUNA
4. Words before “the order of” PAY TO
5. Stress-related ailment, possibly ULCER
6. Physics Nobelist Niels BOHR
7. Wander online SURF
8. Ed Asner has seven EMMYS
9. “Gloria in Excelsis __” DEO
10. “__ ripoff!” IT’S A
11. Like many bright aquarium fish TROPICAL
12. Post-hospital recovery program HOMECARE
16. Matzo meals SEDERS
19. Big name in facial cleansers OLAY
21. Accessory with a suit TIE CLIP
25. Athenian lawgiver SOLON
28. Binge JAG
29. Painkiller with an Easy Open Arthritis Cap ALEVE
31. Heaven’s gatekeeper ST PETER
33. Designer Mary-Kate or Ashley OLSEN
34. Chrysler truck RAM
35. __ Lingus AER
36. Unpredictable occurrences VAGARIES
37. Complaint about blocked vision I CAN’T SEE
38. Four-footed friend PET
39. Knocks on RAPS AT
42. Minnesota Lynx org. WNBA
44. Risotto ingredients ONIONS
45. “That makes sense” I GET IT
48. Ranch measures ACRES
49. Awaiting a pitch AT BAT
50. Facial cover-ups VEILS
51. Swift work ESSAY
53. Old Spice rival AFTA
55. King of comedy ALAN
56. Lose steam TIRE
58. Electrical unit symbolized by omega OHM

LA Times Crossword & Answers Tuesday July 2nd 2013

Crossword by: Amy Johnson and edited by Rich Norris
LA Times Crossword Tuesday July 2nd 2013

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Across Clues
1. Mama who sang with the Papas
5. Mercury and Saturn
9. “What a tragedy”
14. Mercury or Saturn
15. Picnic spot
16. Revise, as text
17. Mine car
18. Pincushion alternative
19. Maternally related
20. Bad web designer’s product?
23. Extreme anger
24. Boy
25. Hanoi holiday
26. Sandwich shop letters
28. Cut companion
30. Heavy herbivore
32. Greek goddess of the dawn
33. Coll. dorm mentors
35. Essen-to-Leipzig direction
36. Food for Fido
37. Start the service ceremonially?
41. “Roger that”
42. Keats wrote one to a nightingale
43. Funnyman Caesar
44. Prefix with duct
45. Melbourne marsupial
47. Discourage
51. Get hitched
52. Shimon Peres’s land: Abbr.
53. Cosmo, e.g.
55. Delighted utterance
56. Dieter’s hope when entering the brewpub?
60. Shoot for
61. Like some support
62. Crack pilots
63. Flambé
64. Laos location
65. Unlike a dead end, briefly
66. Spy mission, in brief
67. Cornerstone datum
68. Boo relative
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1. It makes a feline frisky
2. Roman goddess of the dawn
3. Declares
4. Dream-inducing “Brave New World” drug
5. Puccini work
6. Like slasher films, typically
7. Champagne designation
8. Very jumpy
9. Deals with
10. Present opening?
11. “Click It or Ticket” device
12. Range playmate of song
13. JFK’s predecessor
21. Profess one’s innocence, perhaps
22. Grapevine starters?
27. Chinese menu surname
29. Cafeteria convenience
31. Monopoly miniature
34. “Just Do It” logo
36. Guy or gal Friday
37. Topic for advice columnists
38. Serious flu outbreak, e.g.
39. Start of a speculation
40. Blue __ Mountains
41. Chick-fil-A spokescritter
45. “Awww”-inducing pet shop resident
46. Earhart in the air
48. Chinese martial art
49. Diner patrons
50. Monkey used in research
54. “Fuzzy Wuzzy was __”
57. Luau staple
58. Fragrant flower
59. Strip of latticework
60. Swiss river
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Tuesday LA Times Crossword Answers

LA Times Crossword Answers Tuesday July 2nd 2013

Across Answers

1. Mama who sang with the Papas CASS: The Mamas and the Papas were an American folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968, reuniting briefly in 1971. They released five studio albums and seventeen singles, six of which made the top ten, and sold close to 40 million records worldwide. The group comprised John Phillips (1935–2001), Canadian Denny Doherty (1940–2007), Cass Elliot (1941–1974), and Michelle Phillips née Gilliam (b. 1944). Their sound was based on four-part vocal harmonies arranged by songwriter and leader, John Phillips, an innovator who adapted folk to the new beat style of the early sixties. wikipedia
5. Mercury and Saturn ORBS
9. “What a tragedy” SO SAD
14. Mercury or Saturn AUTO
15. Picnic spot PARK
16. Revise, as text EMEND
17. Mine car TRAM
18. Pincushion alternative ETUI
19. Maternally related ENATE
20. Bad web designer’s product? NOT A PRETTY SITE
23. Extreme anger IRE
24. Boy LAD
25. Hanoi holiday TET: Tết is celebrated on the same day as Chinese New Year, though exceptions arise due to the one-hour time difference between Hanoi and Beijing resulting in the alternate calculation of the new moon. It takes place from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese prepare for Tết by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning the house. wikipedia
BLAT26. Sandwich shop letters BLT: If you really like to get adventurous then be sure to try the BLAT: Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato.
28. Cut companion PASTE
30. Heavy herbivore RHINO
32. Greek goddess of the dawn EOS: The dawn goddess Eos was almost always described with rosy fingers or rosy forearms as she opened the gates of heaven for the Sun to rise. wikipedia
33. Coll. dorm mentors RAS
35. Essen-to-Leipzig direction OST
36. Food for Fido ALPO
37. Start the service ceremonially? LEAD WITH A RITE
41. “Roger that” COPY
42. Keats wrote one to a nightingale ODE: John Keats was an English Romantic poet. He was one of the main figures of the second generation of Romantic poets along with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, despite his work only having been in publication for four years before his death. Wikipedia
43. Funnyman Caesar SID
44. Prefix with duct OVI
a funny picture of a koala45. Melbourne marsupial KOALA: The name Koala comes from an Australian Aboriginal dialect; it means “animal that does not drink.” Since koala mostly eat eucalyptus leaves, which provide them with the water they need, they do not drink water (or rather, they rarely do). Bestfunfacts.com
47. Discourage DETER
51. Get hitched WED
52. Shimon Peres’s land: Abbr. ISR: Shimon Peres GCMG is a Polish-born Israeli statesman. He is the ninth and current President of the State of Israel. Wikipedia
53. Cosmo, e.g. MAG
55. Delighted utterance AAH!
56. Dieter’s hope when entering the brewpub? LET THERE BE LITE
60. Shoot for AIM AT
61. Like some support SOLE
62. Crack pilots ACES
63. Flambé AFIRE
64. Laos location ASIA: Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Wikipedia
65. Unlike a dead end, briefly THRU
66. Spy mission, in brief RECON
67. Cornerstone datum YEAR
68. Boo relative HISS

Down Answers

funny catnip photo1. It makes a feline frisky CATNIP
2. Roman goddess of the dawn AURORA
3. Declares STATES
4. Dream-inducing “Brave New World” drug SOMA
5. Puccini work OPERA: Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini, generally known as Giacomo Puccini, was an Italian composer whose operas are among the most frequently performed in the standard repertoire.Wikipedia
6. Like slasher films, typically RATED R
7. Champagne designation BRUT: Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France following rules that demand secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation. Wikipedia
8. Very jumpy SKITTISH
9. Deals with SEES TO
10. Present opening? OMNI
11. “Click It or Ticket” device SEAT BELT
12. Range playmate of song ANTELOPE
13. JFK’s predecessor DDE
21. Profess one’s innocence, perhaps PLEAD
22. Grapevine starters? YENTAS
27. Chinese menu surname TSO
29. Cafeteria convenience TRAY
31. Monopoly miniature HOTEL
34. “Just Do It” logo SWOOSH
36. Guy or gal Friday AIDE
37. Topic for advice columnists LOVE LIFE
38. Serious flu outbreak, e.g. EPIDEMIC
39. Start of a speculation I DARE SAY …
40. Blue __ Mountains RIDGE: The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. This province consists of northern and southern physiographic regions, which divide near the Roanoke River gap. Wikipedia
41. Chick-fil-A spokescritter COW
45. “Awww”-inducing pet shop resident KITTEN
46. Earhart in the air AMELIA: Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record.Wikipedia
48. Chinese martial art TAI CHI
49. Diner patrons EATERS
50. Monkey used in research RHESUS
54. “Fuzzy Wuzzy was __” A BEAR
57. Luau staple TARO
58. Fragrant flower ROSE
59. Strip of latticework LATH
aar river60. Swiss river AAR: The Aar, a tributary of the High Rhine, is the longest river that both rises and ends entirely within Switzerland. Wikipedia

LA Times Crossword & Answers Monday July 1st 2013

Crossword by: Jeffrey Wechsler and edited by Rich Norris
la times crossword monday july 1st 2013
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Across Clues
1. Toast go-with
4. Its pH is more than 7
10. Queen’s spouse
14. “__ live and breathe!”
15. Spoil, as a barbecue
16. Most eligible to be drafted
17. Conceded the point
19. Sean Connery, by birth
20. Connected the opposite shores of, as a river
21. Flammable gas
23. Caravan’s watering hole
25. Feel remorse over
26. Like-minded groups
29. Yosemite grazer
31. Cattle marking
35. Geologist’s collectible
36. Backbone
38. Fishing spot
39. Turnpike traveler
40. With 69-Across, Dr. Seuss classic
41. State where Interstates 35 and 80 cross
42. Prie-__: kneeler
43. Receives guests
44. Symbol before the sharps and flats
45. Dust-up
47. Way past tipsy
48. Dress bottom
49. Influential D.C. group
51. Medication for insomniacs
53. Military mess assignment, and this puzzle’s title
56. Developmental stage
60. Sentence subject, as a rule
61. “Is that a guarantee?”
64. Oil cartel acronym
65. Repair shop courtesy
66. Wire thickness unit
67. Second-youngest March sister, in literature
68. __ Glue-All
69. See 40-Across
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1. They set up the 18-Down
2. Quickly, in memos
3. Flaky mineral
4. Sports venues
5. Puts on cargo
6. Tot’s wading spot
7. 12 months in Madrid
8. Close to the ground
9. Word before circle or peace
10. Deli sandwich freebies
11. Ancient Peruvian
12. Eye-catching sign
13. Airport boarding area
18. Decisive end to a boxing match
22. Bathroom fixture
24. Enters stealthily
26. Thin nails
27. Huey and Dewey’s brother
28. Four pairs
30. Rustic paneling wood
32. Garlicky sauce
33. More modern
34. Preliminary version
36. Librarian’s admonition
37. Nav. officer
46. Bit in a horse’s mouth?
48. Recovers from a bender, with “up”
50. Washer phase
52. Yam, for one
53. Handle near a keyhole
54. Francis or John Paul II, e.g.
55. Song for two
57. Beef cut
58. Song for three
59. Shrill cry
62. Internet giant that owns MapQuest
63. ’60s combat venue, briefly
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Monday LA Times Crossword Answers

la times crossword answers monday july 1st 2013

Across Answers

1. Toast go-with : JAM
4. Its pH is more than 7 : ALKALI: In chemistry, an alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal element. Some authors also define an alkali as a base that dissolves in water. wikipedia
10. Queen’s spouse : KING
14. “__ live and breathe!” : AS I
15. Spoil, as a barbecue : RAIN ON
16. Most eligible to be drafted : ONE A
17. Conceded the point : BACKED DOWN
sean connery as james bond19. Sean Connery, by birth : SCOT: Sir Thomas Sean Connery KBE is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes. Connery is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Wikipedia
20. Connected the opposite shores of, as a river : SPANNED
21. Flammable gas : ETHANE
23. Caravan’s watering hole : OASIS
25. Feel remorse over : RUE
26. Like-minded groups : BLOCS
29. Yosemite grazer : ELK
31. Cattle marking : BRAND
35. Geologist’s collectible : ROCK
36. Backbone : SPINE
38. Fishing spot : PIER
39. Turnpike traveler : AUTO
40. With 69-Across, Dr. Seuss classic : HOP ON: Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for children’s picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. Wikipedia
41. State where Interstates 35 and 80 cross : IOWA: Iowa is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the “American Heartland”. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New France. Wikipedia
42. Prie-__: kneeler : DIEU
43. Receives guests : HOSTS
44. Symbol before the sharps and flats : CLEF
45. Dust-up : SET TO
47. Way past tipsy : LIT
48. Dress bottom : SKIRT
49. Influential D.C. group : PAC
51. Medication for insomniacs : NYTOL
53. Military mess assignment, and this puzzle’s title : KP DUTY
56. Developmental stage : PUBERTY
60. Sentence subject, as a rule : NOUN
61. “Is that a guarantee?” : CAN I BE SURE?
64. Oil cartel acronym : OPEC: OPEC is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is an oil cartel whose mission is to coordinate the policies of the oil-producing countries. The goal is to secure a steady income to the member states and to secure supply of oil to the consumers. Those who invest in petroleum activities should receive a fair return on their investments. wikipedia
65. Repair shop courtesy : LOANER
66. Wire thickness unit : MIL
67. Second-youngest March sister, in literature : BETH
68. __ Glue-All : ELMER’S
69. See 40-Across : POP

Down Answers

1. They set up the 18-Down : JABS
2. Quickly, in memos : ASAP
3. Flaky mineral : MICA: The mica group of sheet silicate minerals includes several closely related materials having close to perfect basal cleavage. All are monoclinic, with a tendency towards pseudohexagonal crystals, and are similar in chemical composition. Wikipedia
4. Sports venues : ARENAS
5. Puts on cargo : LADES
6. Tot’s wading spot : KIDDIE POOL
7. 12 months in Madrid : ANO
8. Close to the ground : LOW
9. Word before circle or peace : INNER
10. Deli sandwich freebies : KOSHER PICKLES: Kosher foods are those that conform to the regulations of kashrut. Food that may be consumed according to halakha is termed kosher in English, from the Ashkenazi pronunciation of the Hebrew term kashér, meaning “fit”. Wikipedia
11. Ancient Peruvian : INCA: The Inca Empire or Inka Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The administrative, political and military center of the empire was located in Cusco in modern-day Peru. Wikipedia
12. Eye-catching sign : NEON
13. Airport boarding area : GATE
18. Decisive end to a boxing match : KNOCKOUT PUNCH
22. Bathroom fixture : TUB
24. Enters stealthily : SLIPS IN
26. Thin nails : BRADS
27. Huey and Dewey’s brother : LOUIEL: Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck are a trio of fictional, anthropomorphic ducks who appear in animated cartoons and comic books published by the Walt Disney Company. Identical triplets, the three are Donald Duck’s nephews. Huey, Dewey, and Louie were created by Ted Osborne and Al Taliaferro, and first appeared in a newspaper comic strip on October 17, 1937. Their first animated appearance was in the theatrical short Donald’s Nephews, released April 15, 1938. wikipedia
28. Four pairs : OCTET
30. Rustic paneling wood : KNOTTY PINE
32. Garlicky sauce : AIOLI: Aioli is a Provençal traditional sauce made of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and egg yolks. There are many variations, such as the addition of mustard. It is usually served at room temperature. Wikipedia
33. More modern : NEWER
34. Preliminary version : DRAFT
36. Librarian’s admonition : SHH!
37. Nav. officer : ENS
46. Bit in a horse’s mouth? : OAT
48. Recovers from a bender, with “up” : SOBERS
50. Washer phase : CYCLE
52. Yam, for one : TUBER
53. Handle near a keyhole : KNOB
54. Francis or John Paul II, e.g. : POPE
55. Song for two : DUET

57. Beef cut : RUMP
58. Song for three : TRIO
59. Shrill cry : YELP
62. Internet giant that owns MapQuest : AOL
63. ’60s combat venue, briefly : NAM: The U.S. government viewed American involvement in the war as a way to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam. This was part of their wider strategy of containment, which aimed to stop the spread of communism. The North Vietnamese government and the Viet Cong were fighting to reunify Vietnam under communist rule. wikipedia