Sunday’s crossword by: C.C. Burnikel and edited by Rich Norris
Welcome to the answers to the Sunday November 17th 2013 LA Times crossword puzzle! Today’s theme is given away by the clue and the answer to 122 Across; Logical connection hidden in eight puzzle answers ERGO. In each of the themed answers ‘er’ is the ending of the first word and ‘go’ the start of the second, ergo, we get a logical connection. Sunday’s themed answers are; mother goose, roger goodell, thunder god, career goal, winter golf, tipper gore, leather goods and beer goggles. How did you go solving today’s puzzle? Let me know in the comments below.
Across Answers
1. Like Narcissus VAIN
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter who was known for his great handsomeness. Unfortunately, he was also extremely proud of himself. When he was led to a pool by Nemesis, he saw his reflection and fell in love with himself. Because of this, he was unable to leave himself, and eventually died. The term “narcissism” was also derived from his name. It means vanity, or self love.
5. Tiny tiff SPAT
9. The pyramids, for 28-Across TOMBS
14. Yawn GAPE
18. Two-time Italian prime minister Moro ALDO
Aldo Moro was in office from 1963 to ’68, and then again in 1974 to ’76. On March 1978, he was kidnapped and after 55 days in captivity, was killed.
19. Zero __ HOUR
The exact time of a planned military operation
20. Troubled greatly ATE AT
21. Affected ARTSY
22. Rewards for Fido PATS
23. Kitchen add-on? -ETTE
A kitchenette is a smaller sized kitchen or a room that functions as a kitchen
24. Imaginary kids’ author MOTHER GOOSE
Mother Goose is a fictional author of many children’s stories, often done in the UK.
26. Missouri River city OMAHA
Omaha is located in Nebraska, and is the largest city in that state. As of 2012, its population is estimated to be a little over 421,500
28. Pyramid figures PHARAOHS
A pharaoh was once the great ruler of ancient Egypt
30. Flies into a rage ERUPTS
31. NFL commissioner since 2006 ROGER GOODELL
Roger Goodell succeeded Paul Tagliabue as the commissioner of the NFL in 2006.
33. [Like that!] SNAP!
34. Scrub SCOUR
35. Deems proper SEES FIT
38. “The Newsroom” channel HBO
If you haven’t seen The Newsroom yet, I suggest you do. It’s awesome! Created by Aaron Sorkin, the story revolves around the personal and professional, often conflicted lives of the people behind and in front of the camera who make sure news is delivered unbiased, as much as possible.
41. “Oh no!” ACK!
44. Miss the mark ERR
45. Bob and bun DOS
46. Cold cube in Cologne EIS
“Eis” is German for “ice.”
47. Sign of life PULSE
49. Zeus or Thor THUNDER GOD
Zeus, according to Greek mythology, is the father of Gods and Men. He is the god of thunder and sky.
Thor is the son of Odin, nd in Norse mythology, he is a god that wields the hammer, and is related to storms, lightning and thunder, among others.
52. Job interview subject CAREER GOAL
54. Bausch & Lomb brand RENU
ReNu soft contact lens was the most popular lens solutions brand until 2006.
55. Bitty bites NIPS
56. End of time? SILENT E
57. Calendar rows: Abbr. WKS
Wks is short for “weeks.”
58. Prank ANTIC
60. Gave a darn? SEWED
62. Indulge, with “on” DOTE
63. Lamb’s lament BAA
64. Bitty bits ATOMS
67. Utter SHEER
69. “Toy Story” composer Newman RANDY
Randy Newman is a composer, a singer-songwriter, an arranger, and a pianist. Aside from his Disney-Pixar scores, his accomplishments also include “Meet the parents,” “The Princes and the frog,” and “Seabiscuit” among others. He ws made into a Disney Legend in 2007 and was inducted in April 2013 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
71. Water__: dental gadget PIK
A water pik (or pick), or an oral irrigator makes use of a stream of pulsating water so plaque and other debris can be removed below the gumline and below the teeth.
73. Us, in Cannes NOUS
Nous is French for “us” or “we”
75. Relevant, to lawyers AD REM
Ad Rem is a Latin phrase which means “to the point” or “to the matter.”
77. Unlit? SOBER
80. 1996 Olympic torch lighter ALI
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing. He is known for his values as a boxer, and is even regarded to be poetic for his career.
I am the greatest! is what Muhammad Ali said in his speech. He also has a lot of quotes that were made famous such as, I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. You can’t beat the greatest because I am Muhammad Ali.
He also said, My toughest fight was with my first wife.”
81. Short-range weapons MORTARS
83. Too colorful LOUD
Don’t you just hate it when there’s just too much going on in one outfit?
86. Pure delight GLEE
87. Sport with orange balls, perhaps WINTER GOLF
Fun!
89. Lynne Cheney’s predecessor TIPPER GORE
Tipper Gore is as active as they come. Besides being an author and photographer, she also loves to go biking, jogging, skiing, and rollerblading. She separated with Al Gore in 2010.
91. Kept under wraps SAT ON
92. U.K. record label EMI
93. Paper Mate rival BIC
Societe Bic manufactures disposable consumer items like ballpoint pens, magnets, lighters, and razors among others. The Bic Cristal ballpoint pen is perhaps one of their most famous products. It’s disposable and inexpensive.
94. “Eww, spare me the details!” TMI!
TMI is an internet term which means “too much information.”
95. Panda Express cooker WOK
The Wok originated in China. This cooking vessel has a round bottom and is often used to cook different kinds of Chinese yummy dishes that will surely make you crave for fried foods–right about now.
96. California’s Marina __ Rey DEL
Marina Del Rey is seaside community located in LA, California. As of the 2010 census, it has a popuation of a little over 8,800. Its port is home to some six thousand five hundred boats and yachts.
97. Toaster treat POP-TART
99. Henchmen THUGS
101. Interpol home, locally LYON
Lyon (or Lyons) is located in the east central part of France. As of 2010, it has a population of a little over 484,300.
103. Hand-crafted belts, e.g. LEATHER GOODS
108. Grocery load ARMFUL
111. “Carmen” aria HABANERA
Carmen is the final work of Georges Bizet. It is an opera in 4 acts, based on Prosper Merimee’s novella that has the same title.
113. Kama __ SUTRA
The Kama Sutra was written by Vatsyayana and is considered to be what should be the standard on human sexual behavior. Kama means “sensua” pleasure and “sutra” is synonymous to “formula.”
114. Vision-distorting condition caused by a few too many cold ones, slangily BEER GOGGLES
Beer goggles is a term that is used when someone becomes sexually attracted to an individual because of alcohol influence
116. Close link BOND
118. Baseball feature SEAM
119. Small part CAMEO
120. Square one START
121. Being aired ON TV
122. Logical connection hidden in eight puzzle answers ERGO
“Ergo” is Latin for “therefore”
123. Wild plum SLOE
Sloe is a fruit that grows from the Blackthorn bush
124. Support staff: Abbr. ASSTS
Assts is short for “assistants”
125. Unwanted sprout WEED
126. Slugger who hit his first home run off Clemens SOSA
Down Answers
1. Steam, e.g. VAPOR
2. Texas landmark ALAMO
Alamo is located in the southern part of Hidalgo County. It was incorporated in 1924, and is nicknamed “Land of Two Summers.”
3. Luggage clip-on ID TAG
4. Bites NOSHES
5. Every other hurricane SHE
Hurrican names are alternated between male and female names.
6. Mishmash POTPOURRI
7. Name on a spine AUTHOR
8. Tire pattern TREAD
9. They may be hot TAMALES
Hot indeed! hot Tamales are a kind of red cinnamon candy.. Not something I’d like to chew on.
10. “Lawrence of Arabia” star OTOOLE
Peter O’Toole became famous for playing the role of TE Lawrence in 1962 for the movie “Lawrence of Arabia.” Throughout his career, he has been nominated for a total of 8 Academy Awards. He has won 4 Golden Globes, an Emmy, and a BAFTA.
11. John Wesley’s relig. METH
Meth is short for the Methodist Religion.
12. Words of disgust BAHS
Bah Humbug!
13. Holy mlle. STE
Mlle is short for mademoiselle (miss or young lady in French). A holy lady can become a saint (sainte or ste).
14. Occasionally awkward show of affection GROUP HUG
15. Perching on ATOP
16. Hushed “Hey!” PSST!
17. Spud’s buds EYES
21. Bhopal Shatabdi Express stop AGRA
The Bhopal Shatabdi Express runs between New Delhi, and Bhopal City. It is the fastest train in India, and has a top speed of 161 kilometers per hour.
25. Flat rate? RENT
27. Like most golf shots ARCED
29. Patch, as a lawn RE-SOD
32. Bridge immortal GOREN
Charles Goren helped in developing and popularizing the bridge game in the forties, and also became a world champion.
33. Assent showing respeto SI, SENOR
“Si Senor” translates to “Yes, sir.”
36. Close tight SEAL
37. Let go FIRED
39. Detailed BLOW-BY-BLOW
40. Yodo River city OSAKA
The Yodo River, which is the principal river of the Osaka Prefecture in Honshu Japan is also called the Uji River and the Seta River. It powers hydroelectric generators and is a source of irrigation in the area.
41. Razor handle ATRA
42. “Big Brother” host Julie CHEN
Julie Chen is a news anchor and a CBS producer for Big Brother, which aired in July 2000.
43. Gambian-born “Roots” character KUNTA KINTE
The novel written by Alex Haley “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” was about Kunta Kinte’s life story. Kunta Kinte was an American slave of Gambian descent, who lived in the seventies.
45. Teaspoons, maybe DOSES
47. Fusses in front of a mirror, say PREENS
48. Model/actress Pataky ELSA
Elsa Pataky has Hungarian, Romanian, and Spanish roots. She isn’t just beautiful and talented, she is also multi-lingual. She can speak French, Romanian, Spanish, Italian, and English fluently.
50. Nantes night NUIT
Nantes is a city located in the west of France. It is the sixth largest city in the country. It is where you can find Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, the Place du Commerce, Marche de Talensac, and the Thomas Dobree museum, among others.
51. Rte. finder GPS
GPS stands for Global Positioning System
52. Apple product CIDER
53. Jazz legend James ETTA
Etta James was elected in 1993 to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, and was ranked nineteenth on the 100 greatest Women of Rock N Roll for VH1.
56. Sprouts-to-be SEEDS
59. Scam artists CON MEN
61. Berth place WHARF
65. Keep from drifting away MOOR
66. Operation VIP SURGEON
68. Dig find RELIC
70. Big name in rap DOGG
Snoop Dogg in real life is Calvin Broadus. He calls himself Snoop Lion now.
71. Bear hands PAWS
72. Trojan War epic ILIAD
The epic poem “Iliad” was written by Homer, one of the greatest Greek poets in history. The story is about the siege of Troy at the time of the Trojan war.
74. Jazz dance STOMP
76. Swabbing need MOP
78. Gateway Arch designer Saarinen EERO
Eero Saarinen became a well-known architect during his time. One of his famous works is the Gateway Arch, which is the tallest monument in the US. It can be found in St. Louis.
79. Smell bad REEK
82. Made a touchdown ALIT
84. Play for higher stakes UP THE ANTE
85. Beg to differ DEMUR
88. Like most customer support numbers TOLL-FREE
89. Powerful deity TITAN
The Titans, in Greek mythology, were powerful deities and immortal giants with incredible strength. They were overthrown by the Olympians, a race of younger gods.
90. Mid-’40s World No. 1 tennis pro Bobby RIGGS
Bobby Riggs became the number 1 player 3 times, first in 1939, then in 1946 and 1947.
At the age of 55, in 1973, he competed against top female players in the world and won the prize worth $100,000
93. Chicken servings BREASTS
97. Sport with horses POLO
98. Nobelist Camus ALBERT
Albert Camus was a philosopher, a journalist, and an author who won the 1957 Nobel Prize for literature.
99. High chair THRONE
100. Barflies SOUSES
102. ’80s-’90s Serbian auto import YUGO
The Yugo, or the Zastava Koral, wa produced by the Zastava Corporation from 1980 to 2008.
104. Quarterback known for kneeling TEBOW
Tim Tebow is a very down to earth kind of guy. He doesn’t drink, doesn’t have any tattoos in his body, doesn’t like fancy restaurants, doesn’t have a girfriend at the moment, but is totally CRAZY for vanilla ice cream.
105. Alamogordo’s county OTERO
106. Party poopers DRAGS
107. Island group near Fiji SAMOA
Samoa’s motto is “Samoa is founded on God.”
108. Early lessons ABCS
109. Bona fide REAL
110. Staff note MEMO
111. 5’4″ and 6’2″: Abbr. HGTS
Hgts is short for “heights”
112. “Poor me!” ALAS!
115. Govt. property agency GSA
GSA stands for General Services Administration
117. Redbox rental DVD
Leave a Reply