Crossword by: MaryEllen Uthlaut and edited by Rich Norris
Welcome to the answers to the Thursday November 21 2013 LA Times crossword puzzle! According to 40 Across we have some crazy mixed up kids floating around in our crossword today. So taking this on board we can see that there are anagrams of the word ‘kid’ in the answers; steak diane, first aid kit, old king cole and jedi knight. There you have it. How did you find today’s puzzle? Let me know in the comments below. ’til our paths cross again tomorrow…
Across Answers
1. “Are you serious?” WHAT?
5. Handicapper’s concern ODDS
The term “handicapped” is considered to be offensive for some. People who have limited physical abilities prefer to be called a person with a “disability.” It is thought of to be the most politically correct term.
9. Class __ CLOWN
14. Doth possess HATH
15. Los Angeles, for one PORT
The port of Los Angeles is also called the Worldport Harbor and the Los Angeles Port. It has an area of 7,500 acres
16. High nest AERIE
An Aerie, also spelled “eyrie” is the nest of a falcon, eagle, or hawk.
17. Opposed party ANTI
18. *Filet mignon dish named for a goddess STEAK DIANE
Steak is beef-steak that’s pan-fried with seasoned sauce that’s made from its pan juices.
20. Jet sounds ROARS
22. Proactiv target ACNE
Acne, or acne vulgaris is a type of human skin disease that consists of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads (or comedones), scaly and reddish skin, and scarring. Most areas affected are the face, the chest, and the back.
23. Was in the vanguard LED
24. *Emergency supplies FIRST AID KIT
What’s in your first aid kit? And more importantly.. Do you have one?
27. Dog in Baum stories TOTO
Because “The Wizard Of Oz” was so successful, the dog which played “Toto,” whose name was Terry at that time, was changed to Toto in real life.
28. Dangerous fly TSETSE
The tsetse fly is a type of biting fly and can be found in the Sahara and the Kalahari deserts. They thrive on animals’ blood and are also carriers of diseases like the African lethargy or the Human African trypanosomiasis.
33. Puffin kin AUK
What’s the difference between auks and penguins? Well they are both very good swimmers, but the auk can fly too!
36. Sizable music combo NONET
A nonet requires 9 musicians to be performed.
39. Planted SOWN
40. Troubled youth literally hiding in each answer to a starred clue CRAZY, MIXED-UP KID
44. Fable TALE
45. Makes the scene COMES
46. I trouble? EGO
The id, ego, and super-ego, according to the structural model of the psyche by Sigmund Freud, are the 3 divisions of the psychic apparatus. The Id is primarily the component of personality, and is defined as the aspect of personality which is unconscious and primitive. The ego is the aspect of personality which deals with reality. It is being developed from id.
Super ego is the one that holds all the individual’s ideals and moreal standards, which are acquired from society and parents. This is where our sense of right and wrong are derived.
47. Slob’s napkin SLEEVE
Ugh!
50. Spheres studied by Mendel PEAS
Gregor Johann Mendel is the founder of the new science of genetics. The laws of Mendelian inheritance refers to trait inheritance that follow certain patterns, demonstrated by him using pea plants.
52. *Pipe-smoking royal OLD KING COLE
“Old King Cole was a merry old soul
And a merry old soul was he;
He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl
And he called for his fiddlers three.
Every fiddler he had a fiddle,
And a very fine fiddle had he;
Oh there’s none so rare, as can compare
With King Cole and his fiddlers three.”
58. Tailless primate APE
Apes are commonly found in South-East Asia and Africa. They come from the Hominoidea superfamily.
61. Explorer on Nick Jr. DORA
Dora The Explorer is an animated Nickelodeon Children’s series that was launched in 2000. It was created by Valerie Walsh, Eric Weiner, and Chris Gifford.
62. Art support EASEL
63. *Fictional rank above Padawan JEDI KNIGHT
The Jedi Knight is a fictional character that belongs to the monastic spiritual organization of Star Wars Universe. It became so popular that a religion has been formed from it, called “Jedism.” The temple of the Jedi order was registered in 2005 in Texas, and as of 2012, 176,632 individuals all over the world have indicated that they belong in the Jedi faith.
67. Pro __ RATA
Pro Rata means “in proportion,” and is a word that is often used in legal, financial, and economic contexts.
68. Where the action is ARENA
69. Former Neet rival NAIR
“The less that you wear, the more you need Nair!”
Some of its key ingredients are pretty harsh though, which explains why it also has mineral oils to offset its effects.
70. Similar AKIN
71. Face-off locales RINKS
72. Low joint KNEE
73. Wings, for instance BAND
Though not as popular, Paul McCartney’s band after the Beatles was able to produce some memorable songs like “Jet,” “Live and let die,” and “My love” among others.
Down Answers
1. Marina structure WHARF
A wharf (also called a quay) is a structure along a body of water like a river or a canal where ships can dock for passenger and/or cargo to unload.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum city HANOI
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum should not be confused with the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The mausoleum is at the center of the Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh, the Vietminh leader read the Declaration of Independence in 1945.
3. Rose essence ATTAR
4. Need of a 53-Down THIRST
5. Brief missions? OPS
6. Hi and Lois’s daughter DOT
Hi and Lois is a comic strip that was distributed by King Featutres Syndicate and debuted in October 1954. Hi and Lois Flagston have four kids. Chip, a teenage boy, Ditto and Dot who are twins, and Trixie, their baby girl. They also have a sheepdog, named simply.. “Dawg”.
7. Foreboding DREAD
8. Cupboard arrangement STACK
9. Officers-to-be CADETS
10. Floral wreath LEI
Leis are popular Hawaiian flower necklaces presented to visitors or tourists upon arrival.
11. Word-of-mouth ORAL
12. Riesling product WINE
The Riesling grape can be found in Germany’s Rhine region. It has a high acidity and gives off perfumed aromas. It is used to make dry, sweet, semi-sweet, and sparkling white wines.
13. Aid factor NEED
19. Grow together KNIT
21. Rock-filled STONY
25. It can be viewed with a scanning tunneling microscope ATOM
An atom is a unit of matter that has a central nucleus which is surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
26. Column style IONIC
The Ionic order is 1 of the 3 orgnizational systems of Greek architecture. It makes use of volutes and the columns stand on a base that separates the column shaft from the platform.
29. Paranormal ability ESP
ESP stands for Extrasensory Perception
30. Tip for a croupier TOKE
“Tokes for the dealer” is being said by the dealer in a casino when a player gives him a tip, or a toke.
31. Large gulp SWIG
32. Prefix with skeleton ENDO-
Endoskeleton means internal skeleton. Exoskeleton is its complete opposite.
33. Book after John ACTS
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelations
34. River through Orsk URAL
The Ural river flows through Russia and Kazakhstan. It starts in the southern part of the Ural mountains all the way to the Caspian Sea. It has a total length of 2,428 kilometers. After the Volga and the Danube, the Ural river is Europe’s 3rd longest river.
35. Broccoli relative KALE
Kale, also called Borecole, is rich in beta carotene, Vitamins C and K, and calcium.
37. Prefix with skeleton EXO-
38. Metronome settings TEMPI
41. Prize component? ZEE
Prize is spelled P-R-I-Z-E, with the Z being pronounced and spelled as ZEE
42. “The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook” author Paula DEEN
43. Stylebook subject USAGE
48. Stoli and SKYY VODKAS
Stolichnaya vodka is one of the most famous vodkas all over the world, and is made of rye and wheat grain. Skyy Vodka is made of ethanol, deionized water, and flavoring.
49. Tar Heel State campus ELON
51. Egyptian amulet SCARAB
The scarab was considered to be Ancient Egypt’s holy beetle, and were made to be worn as amulets. They were also incorporated with fashion, even made as seals.
53. Solution for 4-Down DRINK
54. 2010 Supreme Court appointee KAGAN
Elena Kagan is the 112th justice in the Supreme Court of the United States. She is the fourth female justice in history.
55. Honshu port OSAKA
The Keihanshin metropolis of Japan has 3 major cities: Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka. Osaka is the 3rd largest city in Japan, after Tokyo and Yokohama, by population. It is home to the Osaka Maritime Museum, the Osaka Dome, and the Kansai International Airport.
56. Admit to the club LET IN
57. Twisty-horned antelope ELAND
The Eland can be found in the eastern and southern part of Africa. The common eland is the 2nd largest antelope in the world. The giant eland is the first.
58. Admitting a breeze, perhaps AJAR
59. “Frasier” actress Gilpin PERI
Before Peri Gilpin got her big showbiz break, she was a makeup artist. She also worked as a radio show sound engineer.
60. Shangri-la EDEN
Shangri La is any place of complete peace and tranquility.
64. Press coverage INK
65. Make haste HIE
66. Uno e due TRE
Uno -> One + Due -> Two = Tre -> Three
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