PUZZLES
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Tongue-Tied by Paul Coulter
42 “But of course!”
43 Colonel Sanders’
beard
45 Spanish for
“gold”
47 Nickname that
drops “dore”
48 *In plain view
(English: 7 to 9,
French: 10 to 12)
51 Lion’s home
52 Alto or tenor
instrument,
informally
53 Consumes
56 “Steady as ___
goes”
59 Where Eve lived
61 Latin phrase
meaning “from
the beginning”
63 Devotee
65 Fluent in two
languages, or
like each starred
answer’s pair of
hidden words?
67 Signs that may
bring bad luck
68 Frozen treat
69 ___ buco
70 Care for, as a
garden
71 Camping shelter
72 Complete
collections
DOWN
1 Run out, like a
subscription
2 Desktop pictures
3 One might
contain grapes
and blueberries
4 Maryland athlete,
for short
5 Proportionately
6 The “E” of E.U.:
Abbr.
7 Buttigieg from
South Bend
8 Guru’s retreat
9 Gun, as an
engine
10 Kuwaiti, e.g.
11 Tunneling animal
12 “Check this out!”
15 Gets a closer
shot
17 Glossophobia, for
public speaking
21 Seize
25 “Moby-Dick”
captain
28 About to explode
29 “What a kidder!”
30 Castle protectors
31 Free of charge
32 Houston
university
33 Lingering sound
effect
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Dubious Lunar Organizational Advice
34 Big name in
sauce
35 The Boring
Company
founder Musk
39 People who have
stock?
41 Blows it
44 Sized up visually
46 Having fewer
snacks, maybe
49 At all
50 Beasts of burden
54 “Halt!” to a salt
55 Flies alone
56 Coin opening
57 “Where the heart
is”
58 Like the score
20-20
60 “Good going!”
62 Grps. like
Amnesty
International
64 December 31, for
2020
66 Cariou of “Blue
Bloods”
Find Your Sanctuary by David Litman
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Server overseer,
informally
6 24-hr. cash
source
9 Cosecant
reciprocal
13 Stay at a friend’s
place for the
night
14 Sonic ___
16 Windows
alternative
17 *Community
news source (see
letters 3 to 6)
19 Speck of land
20 Attorney’s field
21 Word before
“school” or
“soul”
22 Adjusts, as one’s
laces
24 Winning it may
not make you
happier long-
term
26 Inquired
27 *”This is how it is
...” (3 to 6)
32 Finish by
35 It’s written in the
stars
36 Ronda Rousey’s
combat sport, for
short
37 Libel, e.g.
38 They help you
spear asparagus
39 Ideal Rogaine
result
40 Laila or
Muhammad
41 (Sigh)
42 Crossword-
colored animal
43 *Be considerate
to after arriving
early (4 to 7)
47 What illuminated
signs mark
48 Certain hosp.
physician
51 O
53 “... ___ lack
thereof”
55 Jamaican music
genre
56 Ditch
57 Spiritual goal,
or a hint to the
starred answers’
hidden words
61 Blows away
62 Like a giraffe
63 ___ male
64 Stereotypical
sources of
groaners
65 Red Sox
archrival, on
scoreboards
66 More cunning
DOWN
1 What an athlete
may tear, briefly
2 Dryly amusing
3 Chinese
gambling
destination
4 “Caught you!”
5 Kings’ and
Senators’ org.
6 Cain was jealous
of him
7 “Sweeney ___”
8 “You’re accusing
me?!”
9 Was satisfactory
to
10 2006 Spike Lee
film featuring a
bank robber
11 “Death on the
___” (Agatha
Christie novel)
12 People you dated
15 Quagmires
18 Secure to a dock
23 Just manage,
with “out”
25 Asian New Year
26 Certify
28 Uses TurboTax,
say
29
30
31
32
33
34
38
39
42
44
45
46
49
50
51
52
53
54
58
59
60
A13
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Boost up
5 Salt-N-___ (hip-
hop group)
9 Alternative to
steps
13 A lot of lot?
14 Regrets
15 000
16 *Stream outward
(French: letters 1
to 4, English: 5 to
7)
18 000
19 Stealthy eBay
bidder
20 “Cogito ___ sum”
22 Roulette
transaction
23 Approx.
24 Battery size
26 What a sleeve
covers
27 *”A Man for All
Seasons” man
(Spanish: 7 to 9,
English: 10 to 13)
34 Caboose’s
position
36 Reaction to a
foot rub
37 Like the Six
Million Dollar
Man
38 God, in Islam
40 “Ciao!”
East Oregonian
As doctors and airplane pilots know, checklists
prevent disasters. But even when you’re not
responsible for a life-or-death outcome, a list can be
the difference between success and failure. The fiery
Aries moon and Mars say, “Lead with passion, and
wing it!” and responsible Capricorn influences say,
“For best results, also use a checklist!”
ARIES (March 21-April 19). What you chase will
run from you. What you learn about will draw near
to you, insomuch that it wants to be understood. Your
strategy of astute observation will be most effective.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your potential is
unknown and unknowable. For this reason, it will
be important you commit to the work at hand with
unself-conscious devotion. There is not a moment to
waste in doubt.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Those who accuse
others have themselves something to be accused
of. The innocent will stay out of it, wishing everyone
resolution. Trust people who are too busy to point
fingers.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes, you rate
yourself based on how clean your house is. Of course,
you are not really your home environment, but you
can’t help but identify with it as you give such special
care to your surroundings.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are things you forget
because they have little bearing on your experience,
and, strangely, some things of equally small impact
are unforgettable. Those you must learn to forget so
progress won’t be hindered by the inconsequential.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your general habit of
minding your own business usually serves you quite
well, but today it will help you to be a little nosy and
competitive. Are you offering something to the world
at too high or too low a price?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Small decisions are more
significant than they seem and, when repeated by you
or copied by others, can have an exponential impact.
This is why you take great care today with purchases
and other choices.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If thunder did not send
its booming scold through the heavens, it would not
be thunder. And we could scarcely call it lightning that
did not tear the sky with terrifying power. Embrace
your stormy phenomenon as part of your package.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Many of your aims
are so on track that you rarely think about them
anymore. You’ve developed these goals into daily
habits and now they are just part of who you are. Do
the same for a new, challenging ambition.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There may be some
confusion about who is accepting which responsibility
and exactly what it entails, but don’t get caught up in
that. Patiently figure out what the best thing you can
do is, and then do it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are learning to
recognize your many forms of resistance. Sometimes,
it’s a hesitation inside you; sometimes, it’s a tantrum
you feel like throwing. You’ll be enlightened by the
curiosity you bring to your resistance.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What you’re thinking of
as your personality may actually just be a series of
decisions you made. You can go on making similar
choices or you can change the script. You are totally
in charge now, and you feel it.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 25). Your cosmic birthday
gift is a brightening of your mind, a quickening in your
spirit. You’ll readily turn and apply the energy to work
and relationships, where it will inspire immediate
improvements. Dare to hoard your gifts sometimes,
too. You’re allowed to savor your you-ness. In fact,
you’re better for it. Virgo and Scorpio adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 11, 8, 31, 28 and 5.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Hungry Taurus Moon Rules Thanksgiving
Capital of Yemen
In a group of
Tomb raider Croft
H’s, on frat row
The Big Easy
No crash course?
“Sense” a win
Aggressive pitch
“___ favor”
Overabundance
Be ill
Cause of a cold
sweat
Animal with
zebra-striped
legs
Hidden store
Attired
Ames’ state
Lone
Lean (on)
Palindromic
Bobbsey twin
Faux ___
Organ often
missing from an
emoji
The moon moves from passionate Aries to hungry
Taurus. The high-energy needed for making things
will turn into a sensual energy best applied to
enjoying them. Sagittarian vibes invite inclusion and
abundance. “He who thanks but with the lips thanks
but in part; The full, the true Thanksgiving comes from
the heart.” – JA Shedd
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Remembering how
it used to be will bring gladness, wistfulness, unity
and the beginnings of a plan for future days. You’re
especially compatible with Leo now.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a kind word
for the contributions of others. This comes easily to
you because you are genuinely excited and impressed
with the surprises of the day.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are those around
who have a harder time with socializing than you do.
Some will use you as a model and others will submit
to your coaxing and charms.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You find a way to bridge
the gap between you and the people you want to be
near but can’t. You don’t even have to think about
adding the personal touches that make this happen;
they’ll come with your intention.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The feelings of warmth
coming at you are undeniable. It will be wonderful
to find out that you are part of people’s fondest
memories. If you don’t get verbal affirmation of this,
assume it’s true and keep building your legacy.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s a little quirky, the
things you most appreciate about your current life.
Thinking about what makes you happy, your senses
light up and your creativity whirrs like a magical
engine of fantastical production.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A kindness you gave long
ago (and may not even remember giving) is now
coming back to you in a new form. You’ll get a prime
opportunity to slow down so you can notice and
acknowledge the gift.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). While you appreciate the
tastes and comforts of the season, it’s the small ones
who win your heart. Their eyes and smiles are a gift
that sends your spirit in somersaults.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don’t worry about
how you’re going to pull it all off. You will. You can
count on yourself and others can count on you, too.
Just make sure there’s someone around who can
take pictures of this because it will go down in history.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you firmly
believe in content over style, as you focus on bringing
something of value to the table, you won’t be able to
help yourself but to bring on the accidental, incredible
flair.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You give people
something to smile about. You’re playful, and many
will be highly receptive to your kind of fun. If they
aren’t, then it’s only because they are not in a position
to let levity in. You’re still better for trying.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You use empathy to
navigate the ins and outs of your social life and this
proves to be a navigational system that will not go
wrong. Neither cloud cover nor electrical outage nor
signal shortage can stop it.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 26). You’re a person who
will knock yourself out for others. You’ll do everything
in your power to make sure that the team is winning.
This quality will take you far this year. Even though
your personal satisfaction often matters less to you,
you’ll have at least 10 chances to gloriously inhabit it.
Virgo and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
9, 2, 22, 12 and 14.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS