NYT Crossword

cuts back on; to trim something by the outer edges

a heap of combustibles for burning a corpse at a funeral site

Mattress brand

Japanese consumer electronics brand

Rodent control brand

To move forward or to one side suddenly and unexpectedly

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

Barely makes it, with "by"

Charilift rider, perhaps

Hard work; drudgery (archaic)

work that is hard and tiresome

Go by taxi, in slang

portayer of Wonder Woman

of salty water or the sea; salty

a Navajo shelter built by covering a log frame with mud or adobe

to eat or swallow greedily; or, a deep valley with steep sides

deep, narrow gorge worn by running water

Former Spanish coin

an ungrateful person

look or gaze in an unpleasant or malicious way

robot from Star Trek

Celery, raisins, cheese or peanut butter; healthy snack

rid (a person or animal) of lice and other parasitic insects.

slow music

It is a small sled used for racing down an ice track.

[in classical mythology] a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall Origin via Latin from Greek Naias, Naiad-, from naein 'to flow.' Use as a term in entomology and botany dates from the early 20th century.

a foolish person; or, a goose

the creator of thd Peanuts comics

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

partially open

a ballet position on the tip of the toe

a large number of something

Outer protein coat of a virus

energy, enthusiasm

a step in dancing, especially ballet

A fast straight downhill run in skiing

a small devil or demon

work hard over a period of time

professional hat that is typically redy

a bar or counter at which raw shellfish is served

victim of river diversion in Asia

small cuts, chips, or notches in something

proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority

a very short time period, e.g. "we'll be back in a _____"

brand of tea

____ grey tea

Russian ballet category

slender and graceful in outline

wild animal that yips

farewell; good-bye (from Japanese)

a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded, dwelling

an ax used by mountain climbers to cut steps in ice

a council, especially of churches or church officials

a region of dry hills and sharp cliffs in South Dakota

The language Jesus spoke

Secretary of State, decided to only "fire paper bullets" at the Japenese over their invasion of Manchuria. Stimson doctrine proclaimed that the US would not recognize any territorial acquisitions achieved by force.

Frozen potato brand

Superman's birth name

harmful pest

Tolkien tree being

NYC tourist attraction on a military boat

fairly sweet, fruity sparkling wine made in Piedmont region of Italy from Moscato grapes

graphic novel by Art Spiegelman about WWII and being a Holocaust survivor

Bat droppings; fertilizer found in caves

Where Edvard Mvnch's "The Scream" is

Hole in one

roam; wander about; ramble

Basketball shots from beyond the arc

impervious to external influence; airtight

eel

Affixed, like a patch

puts energy or power into doing something

a professional soldier hired by a foreign army

Mount near Olympus

Film director of Brick, The Brothers Bloom, Looper. and Star Wars: The Last Jedi

a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving. (crossword clue: "means of control")

Mint in a tin

Old Pontiac

Process used to determine the priority of treatment for patients according to the severity of a patient's condition and likelihood of benefit from the treatment

Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf

buttocks

like baby shampoo

3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades

"I give up!"

Kiss, to Brits

Cleaning solutions

Pro ____ (proportionally)

Lamb's fathers

a current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, esp. in a circular motion

Irish author who wrote Dracula in 1897

carpenter's file

Dakar's land

to catch someone doing something wrong; to arrest

guard; sentry; one who keeps watch

was one Jesus's disciples and the first leader of the church; NYT crossword clue "Pearly Gates sentinel"

a long or rambling story, especially one that is implausible

a brightly colored cloth, worn by many Indian women, that is draped over the body like a long dress

type of pear associated with winter

refers to any variety of British alcoholic beverages and/or a specific mix of rum and water commonly drank by British sailors

cravings

Teen hanging out among shoppers

a fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals.

Longest river in France

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

(n) sudden outpouring or rush; flood

Money, moolah

iron block used in hammering out metals

A specialized accounting book or computer program in which information from accounting journals is accumulated into specific categories and posted so that managers can find all the information about one account in the same place.

classic computer game set on an island

Bullfighters wave them

the string part of a candle or lamp

Great Plains tribe, today near Nebraska

Eduardo di Capua and Giovanni Capurro; globally known song from Naples, Italy

a short aria

Actor who plays Neo in The Matrix

Renaissance painter who painted Feast in the House of Levi as well as the Wedding at Cana

a private conversation between two people

French for "head"

Giving total attention to; captivated

When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle writer

A river in Italy that flows through Florence.

person who continually annoys others

a large container such as a tub or barrel used for holding liquids

State flower of Utah

to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice

Took over from Al Capone as Chicago mafia leader after being released from prison in 1932. Considered a human cipher. Commited suicide from guilt and embarassment

Indian flatbread (besides naan bread)

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of ____, a children's book by Robert C. O'Brien

to tease someone in a playful way

Microsoft Disk Operating System; early computer PC platform

a small purple, yellow, or white flower that blooms in the early spring

Big name in nail polish

Three in Berlin

A thick, tangled hairstyle or mass of hair.

___ Center: skyscraper in Chicago

Shepards of the forest that resemble trees. They lead the assault on Isengard with Merry, Pippin, and a fellow Ent, Treebeard.

Star Trek role for Takei

alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer

"Anise-flavored aperitif"; French spirit

relative of a cricket

to work under the kitchen staff assigned to junior US military personnel; short for "kitchen police" or "kitchen patrol"

Binged

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Oodles of

Pet foods

Coastal indentation; an inlet, like a fjord

Big name in cosmetics

a narrow valley

(n.) a prickly or stinging plant; (v.) to arouse displeasure, impatience, or anger; to vex or irritate severely

any of a number of prickly scrambling shrubs, especially the sweetbrier and other wild roses.

layers of stone

leave (someone) trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

Single Lens Reflex; a type of camera

Low voice

surface discoloration caused by age and oxidation

a crustacean that has seven pairs of identical legs and no carapace; examples include sowbugs and pill bugs

another name for cowboy or cowhand

noun. An edible Japanese mushroom growing in clusters of slender stems and small caps.

an exit; a means of going out

Three time Tour de France winner, considered to be the greatest American cyclist of all time

Not give _ ___ (to care)

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Different ways to call a sub sandwich

Short for amniocentesis; used to detect for chromosomal anomalies, including Down Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or other genetic irregularities

a homemade or inferior liquor or wine

Puerto Rican actress who plays Anita in West Side Story (1961)

to express great satisfaction or pride, especially about one's own success; to brag

smallest Canadian province, home to Charlottetown

Actress Thompson of "Selma"

___ and ye shall receive

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. A licensing agency; "org that distributes music royalties"

(adj.) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

Low voice

(also, tefal) mix of TEFlon and ALuminum; non-stick cooking utensils

Metal refuse; stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore

a tool for digging, like a shovel

Don't beat around the bush; say the truth

move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way

for they will inherit the land (Matthew 5:5)

Network on the telly

Not engage in seriously

French clerics

tallest mountain when measured from base to peak in Hawaii

bending readily; easily influenced

Short for ensign

Singer Ross with the Supremes

ancient Irish story about aa pair of lovers who are not supposed to be in love with one another

Another term for idiots

MMA fighter

Widow: A paragraph-ending line that falls at the beginning of the following page or column Orphan: A paragraph-opening line that appears by itself at the bottom of a page or column

End of a hammer

Wise-looking

a small rounded hill

Iran's currency

mixture; hodgepodge; medley; olla podrida

small, quick boat carrying torpedoes for attacking destroyers and other enemy ships (Japanese called them "Devil Boats".) Used in WWII.

Sports awards first given by ESPN in 1993

"Grand Canyon sight"

(adj.) regretful for one's sins or mistakes. (n.) one who is sorry for wrongdoing

"A penitent person"

A carefree adventure

Tale of adventure

"Traditionally, the 10th year of marriage is marked with tin or aluminum. Both materials represent the durability and flexibility needed to sustain a loving union."

"Garlic lover's dish, maybe"; large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic

Another spelling for naive

skill; cleverness

"Social adroitness"; a keen sense for what is appropriate or tasteful in delicate situations

"Radar response" (four letters)

"relatively cool red giant"

brothel

Swedish aircraft giant

Decorative water pitchers, originally used for bathing

A fleshy covering of some seeds that attracts birds and other vertebrates, which act as dispersers of such seeds

(in East Africa) a boss or master (often used in address)

makeup of the first house in The Three Little Pigs

"a tall one is exaggerated" ?????

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BIG NAME IN SKIN CARE

"Fred's neckwear in Scooby Doo"

former days, an era long past

Refinement

"Like Mr. Moneybags"

"viewpoints"

"Let's go places" sloganeer

"Grease for baking"

"TV viewer's vantage points"

Knights' mounts

Big name in juices and smoothies

"Beats again and again, in slang"

"coif that might use pins and spray"

"symbol of sudden, brilliant success"

In adulthood

"Like unexplained house creaks, say"

"big name in bubbly"

Jewish wedding dance

"New York City's ____ Delano Roosevelt Park"

A roofed porch

Prison guard in Harry Potter

"What you're usually advised not to wear for someone's wedding"

baby llama

"company whose name is said to mean 'Leave luck to heaven'"

Mushroom in ramen

An all-points bulletin is a broadcast issued from any American or Canadian law enforcement agency to its personnel, or to other law enforcement agencies

Big cheese in the Netherlandsy

Fishhook feature

Venetian marketplace

same as magnifying glass; "jeweler's tool"

To go on either side of

Author Silverstein

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; "no other party risked ignominious defeat"

To firmly plant

"Roman who originated the phrase, 'What fools these mortals be'"

Legislative oversights

a complete reversal in position, as in policy or opinion

the analysis of human conflict and war, particularly international war.

egg containers

Translucent sea creature that drifts with the current

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop

crazy

Insane, foolish

disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment

"how freelance work is typically done"

understood or implied without being stated

"Tippy" craft

Grease for baking

"Knight's mounts"; a horse being ridden or available for riding

Duel unit

Taiwanese PC maker

Capital of Oman

Capital of Qatar

Capital of Saudi Arabia

Capital of Jordan

bygone smartphone; originally developed by Handspring, Inc., later bought by Palm. Ran Palm OS at first, and later Windows Mobile

"unscrupulous moneylending"

"Rats!"

"Variety"

From "Born Free"

the tide with the least difference between consecutive low and high tides

Ballet dancer in Fantasia

large bundles of something, usually bound up; "bundles of hay"

"Distort, as data"

Hay storage areas

Metallic alloy of tin and lead that is used to join two metal surfaces.

a creature that is half-man, half beast, with the horns and legs of a goat

Longtime Time rival, briefly

King of Naples in the Tempest

Gas company famous for its toy trucks

Touch, in baseball

"Tummy protrusion"

___ the line (obey)

a lie, typically an unimportant one

Long-running PBS documentary series

Joined (with)

(pronounced moo) a pouting expression used to convey annoyance or distaste

Burden of proof

Language of Pakistan

Feudal lord

Ear bone

movement from one thing to another; transition

To withdraw from any type of habit

a short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied.

Speak

Gripes (all synonyms for complain)

to make mocking remarks; to jeer; to scoff at; a derisive remark; a taunt

German painter of the Dada movement who later shaped Surrealist movement - collages and painting - Two Children Are Threatened by a Nightingale

With 6 down, "Dancing Queen" musical

The Three Musketeers

Big letters in home security

"net that netted Dory in Finding Nemo"; a giant fishing net

Part of a pinball machine

Smooth, in music

the complete work of an artist, composer, or writer

"something to watch on the telly"; short for BBC

Sounds from a stable

female horse

"freeze over, as airplane wings"

____ Lord (Jedi's foe)

(n.) a stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual

"One no longer in the pen"

a shaft on which a wheel rotates; "automobile rod"

"some light foldable tables"

"Italian scooter brand"

to move to action; OR a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward. Clue: "cowboy's boot attachment"

"Brit's teapot cover"

landed

a deep track that a wheel makes in soft ground. Clue: "Path that wheels keep following"

Food for whales

Won every game

A lawn tool

Capital of Serbia

to mope around or pout

to remain in a condition or state; to wait. Clue: ____ one's time"

regular church members

Brand of pasta

What rolling stones don't gather

Embellish, adorn

mysterious; magical

various things of different types, usually small and not important or of little value

King of the Fairies in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream"

Club booklet

Bump on a lid

Was in charge of

Comic actress Rudolph

Title film character who says "Nobody owes nobody nothing, you owe yourself"

"Some garage jobs"

"Eschewers of military service"

Horror film director; Director of Midsommar and Hereditary

"Gushing letters"

pouring out suddenly and in large amounts

Short for "sacrifice fly"; baseball term

Smooth

Pawned

On drugs, say

10/24 celebration of global cooperation

Type of sale

Mom on "Modern Family"

Best competitive effort

Dance with a kick

"Either 1 in 1+1"

wary; suspicious

"Extremely muscular, in slang"

"Prank involving yanking underwear"

"Dweller along the Bering Sea"

Type of mushroom

Winner of 11 Tonys in 2016

the name of the American B-29 bomber, piloted by Col. Paul Tibbets, Jr., that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945.

to suddenly reject or abandon

Capital of Morocco

Team pulling a plow

to make more aerodynamic

Milan opera house

Dicken's Little ____

Thar ___ blows

to raise with ropes or pulleys

large deep spoon used to serve soups, stews, punch and sauces

Red head?

To bother incessently

Mosque holy man

Young ___, in Dialect

Cannes award

Top notch

Irish red ale-style beer

partially decayed plant matter found in bogs

a small or medium-sized songbird, typically having a brown back, spotted breast, and loud song.

Stuffed grapes

the offensive and defensive football players who start each play at the line of scrimmage; "lineman, for one"

Screenwriter of romantic comedies including "Sleepless in Seattle" and "When Harry Met Sally"

Height adjuster for cellos and basses; "part of a cello that supports the instrument on the floor"

Member of the weasel family

Group that refers to otters and weasels

bitter (sour/angry)

Novelist who wrote "Foucault's Pendulum" and "The Name of the Rose"

Newspaper held in low esteem

"What 'it' is supposed to do"

sea cow

winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

The Three Stooges

Layered cake

Send off, as rays

"slicing, as through water"

"bread eaten on Passover"; bread without yeast to remind the Jews of how quickly they left Egypt

Tilts

self-confidence; a showy manner

(n.) an enthusiastic vigor and liveliness, spirit; a flair. Panache

(n.) a stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual

A lump of earth or clay; a stupid person; an oaf

Japanese sash (Geisha wear)

Estate from Gone with the Wind

George Gershwin's (composer) brother/partner

planet research- surface and weather of mars, weather of venus (greenhouse effect) Saturns moon could have water; UFO research (no aliens interested in Earth); show original cosmos global warming

"GI who's way off base"

Kind of birth with a rear-first delivery

Means of locating one from the herd

Tennis player from the 70s

Person waving a red cape

To catch fire

Vitamin regimen

Burger bun topper

Navy member

Down for the count

intoxicating; exhilarating

"also known as the forest giraffe"; an African mammal, closely related to and resembling the giraffe, but smaller and with a much shorter neck. Clue: "African mammal with striped hind quarters"

cellulose substance that "shows" through or permits seeing through; transparent cellulose substance used as a wrapper

City known for many Van Gogh paintings

Country music appropriate for a noisy, working-class bar or club.

Another word for faucet or tap

Actress Kravitz of "Big Little Lies"

certain basketball defense

Famous line from Psycho

Main character in Psycho

Star of Psycho

Chanel perfume

School in New Rochelle, NY

Loo

Quotable bit on a movie poster

Variety of pear

Space Invaders console

"___-Z (classic Camaro)

highly effective or successful (usually in reference to a movie or a theatrical production)

"sound of a fife" (a fife is like a flute)

Famous singer from the 50s, known for "C'est si bon" (later popular for her voice in the Emperor's New Groove)

Main character who played T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Like a strainer; "kitchen gizmo for flour"

Riddled (with)

Mayberry boy

Female deer

Each

earthy yellow or red

Tip jar fillers

a very short time period (equal to .01 seconds)

Director of movies like the Virgin Suicides, the Bling Ring, and Marie Antoinette

a small venomous Eurasian snake

a freshwater crustacean related to the lobster

to fret, worry, or fuss

Capital of Latvia

smidgen

American Pie actress

little swirls of water; "small whirlpools"

state of affairs, slangily

Message in morse code, maybe

Alternative to truth

to make a sly or petty verbal attack

derogatory or mocking in an indirect way

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

"big name in dog food"

someone who appreciates, enjoys, or collects wine

Opel is a German automobile manufacturer headquartered in Rüsselsheim, Hesse, Germany,

energy expended at rest

(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

American portrait artist best known for works of people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Chief Justice John Marshall.

unit of capacitance (the ability of an electrical system to hold a charge)

Hebrew, "to life"

"Like Snow White, among them all"

Chewbacca, eg

"Crow, eg"

Cake with rum

to discharge or excrete from the body

Hindu title of respect

"Some derivative stories, colloquially"

"Old Glory's land, for short"

Skate park feature

Cities in Switzerland (Bern is the de facto capital)

Migratory antelopes

Clickable part of webpage

Really neat

Bonus points for using all seven points in scrabble

Crystal lined rock

a female deer or rabbit

strong and healthy; physically fit

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip)

Old Spice Alternative

"Classic 1960 Miles Davis album"

Japanese animator, director, and producer who made Spirited Away

"You and whose army?!"

the spiritual discipline of postures and bodily exercises

not gonna happen

Cocktail

tummy smoother

A saltwater fish used for food

"type of herring"

Lower back pain

a pointed instrument for piercing small holes in leather, wood, etc.

hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, characterized by excessive uric acid in the blood and around the joints

TV portrayer of Wonder Woman