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PUZZLES Saturday, January 9, 2021 No Vowel Play Intended by Lewis Rothlein & Jeff Chen Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 1 Org. working with SpaceX 5 Home for a baseball player? 10 “100 years... 100 Movies” list org. 13 Five Norwegian kings 15 Vows 16 Person who gets into good habits? 17 Being who may take teeth 18 Flatter, but not blander 20 Moderately slow, in music 22 Peaceful pastoral poem 23 Mixer, but not blender 26 Funerary heap 28 Get the ___ (be chosen) 29 Rae of “Insecure” 30 Open the door for 31 The “S” of UCSF 33 Start of a logician’s conclusion 35 SSNs and such 36 Obstructor of views, but not blinder 40 Fluffy accessory 41 A piano has 88 of them 42 Warmhearted attention, briefly 43 Hits over the head 45 Pile of clutter 47 Paranormal “power,” for short 50 Razor’s cutting feature 51 Lighter-headed, but not blonder 54 Sheets and tablecloths 56 Home of Georgia Tech 57 Slip, but not blunder 60 World-weariness 61 Payback note? 62 Scope 63 Common flashlight battery 64 ___-out (poor excuse) 65 Largest fencing weapons 66 Historic stretches DOWN 1 Jack Sprat’s dietary restriction 2 Family support group related to AA 3 Sent regrets 4 “I wish it weren’t the case” 5 Impersonate 6 Physicist’s principle 7 Had a bite 8 Belonging to others 9 Founded, on a sign: Abbr. 10 Skilled in reasoning 11 All-inclusive scholarship 12 Tats 14 Match up 19 Use the hunt- and-peck method, say 21 Pang of guilt 24 African flies (SESTETS anagram) 25 “Wynonna ___” (TV series) 27 USNA grad’s rank 30 Kick back 32 Arctic diving birds 34 Prepared 36 “Ta-ta!” 37 Quit something for good, informally 38 Church song 39 Rink performance that includes twizzles 40 Letters after some dates 44 Superman’s earthly last name 46 Ohio and Iowa 48 Unsaintly one 49 Clark who sang “Downtown” 51 Dis-cover? 52 Baldwin of “30 Rock” 53 Train track parts 55 Ireland, to locals 57 Insta upload 58 Odd number that’s not prime 59 “A very high price to pay for maturity,” per Stoppard Enjoy Our Puzzle! by Brad Wilber & Katja Brinck Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 1 “Well, ___ was awkward ...” 5 ___ Club (wholesaling chain) 9 Disappearing shopping venues 14 Prefix for “nautical” 15 Be an accomplice to 16 Get out of bed 17 Earliest topping for fajitas? 20 Calm and dignified 21 Like a lopsided smile 22 Against 23 Reason to pull an all-nighter 25 “Phooey!” 27 Like a baker who works the graveyard shift? 32 Use a towel on 33 Toy dog with Chinese origins, familiarly 34 Dated boyfriends? 36 Grating voice quality 38 ___ alla vodka 41 Queue at a truck stop 42 One could keep you up ... or put you to sleep 44 Small Starbucks size 46 Pull, as a water- skier 47 What happens after a charity calls for hand- me-downs? 51 Region conquered by Caesar 52 Elsa’s sister in “Frozen” 53 Prodder on a cowboy boot 56 Some map lines: Abbr. 58 Indira who led India 62 Synchronized obstacle-course running? 65 Identifying words from a bell ringer 66 Diamonds, e.g. 67 “White Noise” playwright Suzan-___ Parks 68 Flirt with, perhaps 69 Cedar or cypress 70 CPR providers DOWN 1 Spigots 2 “You are ___” (map phrase) 3 Like a cactus habitat 4 Ketchup base 5 Person taking orders? 6 Plank targets 7 (More tuna, human!) 8 Solid, like an oak 9 Genius Bar computer 10 Florist, often 11 Property claim 12 Future atty.’s exam 13 Final Four game, informally 18 Relished 19 Gosling of “The Notebook” 24 Preschooler, say 26 Part of a barbecue rack 27 Swiss currency 28 Disinfectant brand 29 Leanings 30 Dominican Republic neighbor 31 Pull, as a sleeve 32 Ph.Ds or MDs 35 Boston-to- Providence dir. 37 Theater handouts 39 California valley with wine tours 40 Stretch out 43 Greek H 45 Like some eclipses 48 Fling 49 Bossy sibling, perhaps 50 Get under one’s skin 53 Roasting rod 54 Fancy cracker spread 55 Bear in the sky 57 Slanderous remark 59 Unhappy fate 60 “This won’t ___ a bit!” 61 Flower that may be “bearded” 63 Big name in jeans 64 Dessert often served a la mode East Oregonian B3 HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 Lunar Tides of 2021 Sure, we’re already 10 days into the new year, but cosmically speaking, it’s not too late to delve deeper into your synthesis of 2020 and your intentions for 2021. The lunar tides will be with you. We’re headed for the first new moon of 2021, and the cosmic stillness of this day makes it ideal for setting purposes and priorities going forward. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve no interest in being mistaken for the next person, and so, you make sure to have a clear point of view and deliver with a style that’s all your own. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People tend to underestimate how much action is required. You are “people,” too. Whatever effort you thought this would take, double that and then step back and decide if this multiplied figure still feels worth the prize. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This current version of you might be “easygoing” and a “team player,” but make no mistake; you’re in it to win it. You’ll figure out what’s working, what’s not, and take credit or responsibility accordingly. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re a helper. This attention that you give on the regular, it just doesn’t feel right to be on the receiving end of it. But try to relax and accept it anyway. People need to give, and it’s your turn to take it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). For whatever the reason, this plan isn’t coming together. You can see a few ways it’s going wrong, but there’s not one thing or person entirely to blame. Call it “education” and start from scratch. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There, in the distance – do you see it coming? Consider the classic slapstick fight move: The aggressor charges; the hero sidesteps; the aggressor falls face down with all the force of his own attack. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t spend your time competing. Spend it dominating the game. The difference is your focus. It’s not about crushing them; it’s about making yourself so stellar that no one can touch you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you knew less, you took greater risks, being unaware of the danger involved. Now that you’ve tasted your share of consequences, your willingness to give anyway is more meaningful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have no idea from whence your next good fortune will herald. Don’t try and predict it. Instead, enacting is the next right choice. Think 10 steps ahead and you’ll get lost. One step is enough for now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Do not set targets for results that are beyond your control. Keep asking yourself what can be done to help this along. Set targets for what you can produce, actions you can take, miles you can move. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Magic is created in the minds of those who believe and the minds of those who want to believe, though mostly, it’s created in the minds of those who don’t believe at all and will do what it takes to amaze. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The math seems wrong, but it so happens that average thinking and average action equal less-than-average results every time. This is why you ramp it up, doing more than what’s expected. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 10). Your new era is marked by a paradigm shift. Right away, this causes a wave of lucrative business... that’s not even the best part. This work is fascinating. It sparks your mind in ways that cause change. The world around you gets better because you approach with brighter awareness, ready to improve it. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, 12, 17 & 41. Universal SUDOKU SOLUTIONS HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 Cosmic Simplicity The cosmic omens foretell a readying process. The Capricorn moon nearing the sun recalls those sayings that help us figure things out... “I before E except after C”; “Thirty days past September”; “Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” They work because they’re simple and catchy. Up your game by reducing it to elementary and sticky-simple rules. ARIES (March 21-April 19). While you shouldn’t be afraid to invest in yourself, do try the free options first. There are many excellent ones. Also, what has worked for your friends? It’s a good place to start and maybe as far as you need to go. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are things you want to turn down and things you want to turn up. Unfortunately, one dial is handling it all. Focus on what to increase. One gesture starts it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you’re not obsessed with the goal, it’s not quite good enough for you. When you’re hooked into a passion, the next three weeks are incredibly productive. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The PR guru insists that there’s no such thing as overexposure and that most people are hindered by obscurity. You could test the theory, as you’ve lots to show and tell people today. Go wild! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fear is like that boiling pasta pot. If you wait, it will build; it will boil over; it will be a mess. Be decisive, and act fast. Knock down the heat before it becomes uncontrollable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Normally you would trust your intuition, but what about when you have a slew of conflicting hunches? Gather all the information. Keep track. Don’t act. You can sort later. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some chocolate is delicious not despite its bitter qualities but because of them. You can apply it to your relationship sector, which is made dear by sweetness and made interesting by sprinkles of past pain. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When it comes to friends, you’ll take quality over quantity any day. In fact, the better a friendship is, the more time you want to give it, which is too hard when there are dozens of people trying to get your attention. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Maybe you can’t balance your time so well today, considering how much work there is to be done. You can, however, get clear on your priorities. And at the end of the day, you’ll feel satisfied with how you spent it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s healing, and then there’s acting like everything is fine and hoping that no one notices the pain. You’ve done it both ways before, which is why you can spot the difference in others and help wherever possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t have the answers, but that’s not going to stop you from trying. It’s better to do something that might work than to do nothing. One of these times, you’ll crack the code. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your generosity will make change happen. It’s not just about money – it’s more the spirit you bring to the exchange. People will feel you join them, and together you’ll be more powerful than you are alone. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11). The sun returning to your natal place will either dissolve the obstacle in your path or give you the powerful mindset to transcend it. The world sees you surging with confidence, though to you, it feels like a supercharged sense of purpose. With clarity and directness, you’ll make things happen for yourself and loved ones. Libra and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, 21, 14 and 17. 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