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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Pride Month Themeless II by Adrian Johnson
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Phrase on a
Hawaii license
plate
11 Southern
Montana tribe
15 Cheap energy
source
16 “Saturday Night
___”
17 They’re served
with wasabi
18 Nailed, as a test
19 WNW’s opposite
20 “... or ___!”
21 Layers of a cake
22 Body led by
Chuck Schumer
25 Fusses over one’s
appearance
27 Rapper ___ Def
28 Cake on a dish,
say?
29 Variety
31 Shark’s habitat
34 Places to do
shots
35 Get out of Dodge
36 Important element
of injury recovery
39 “Little piggies”
40 Tributes in verse
41 Locales for many
art studios
42 “Toy Story”
antagonist
43 Periods of history
44 One of 15 in this
grid
45 Cheered (for)
47 Existing from birth
51 Giant mammals in
a pod
52 DVD players’
predecessors
55 Where Charlotte
wrote “some pig”
56 Rug rats
57 Way out in an
emergency
60 Instrument
that tunes an
orchestra
61 “Get to know you”
activity
62 Possessive for
Wonder Woman
63 Visibly
embarrassed
DOWN
1 Stubborn beasts
2 Wingless parasite
3 Mary-Kate or
Ashley
4 “You wish!”
5 Shapiro of NPR
6 Wild outings at
the mall, e.g.
7 Wrench, for one
8 Leatherworker’s
implements
9 Travels
instantaneously
10 Relatives of “ums”
11 Contentious
assertion, perhaps
12 Starchy side often
cooked in broth
13 Stayed out too
long?
14 Joins in holy
matrimony
21 Reward for a
waiter
23 Build up
24 “Sula” author
Morrison
26 Ill-considered
28 Realtors’ goals
30 Enter and Delete
31 Goes (for)
32 Outfit for many a
church vocalist
33 Person with many
contacts?
34 “Break a $20 bill
by ripping it in
half,” e.g.
35 Upside-down
smile
37 Region that
planks strengthen
38 North Carolina
college
43 Sci-fi beings
44 They help people
reach new heights
46 Welcome sights in
the desert
48 Up and about
49 Shelter
traditionally made
from hides
50 Siskel’s partner
51 “However,” in
textspeak
53 Reputation,
informally
54 McEntire of
country
57 Wood used for
some telephone
poles
58 Mediterranean ___
59 Metered ride
You Heard It Here First by Neville Fogarty
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Puts down gently
5 Bidding website
9 Unwraps, maybe
14 Emit soft light
15 Scrubbed, at
NASA
16 Entertainer such
as Tig Notaro
17 Spend $250
on “Wheel of
Fortune”
19 Make amends
20 Sprint’s merging
partner in 2020
21 Rowing need
23 Magician Kramer
24 Fill in the ___
26 Do some
networking
28 Unrestrained
outing
31 Signs of what’s to
come
33 Like most rock
concerts
34 Concern for
members of the
queer community
38 Journalist Curry
39 Covers, as a floor
41 Signing need
42 Strictly following
rules
44 Where to drive
45 Squandered
46 Travels indirectly
47 “You’ve
convinced me!”
50 2 or 3
53 URL component
54 Green ingredient
in a potpie
56 Orange
ingredients in a
potpie
60 To any degree
62 2000 NSYNC
hit whose title
suggests a
farewell, and a
hint to the starts
of 17-, 34- and
42-Across
64 2003 OutKast
hit whose title
suggests a
greeting
65 Snake’s shape, at
times
66 Top-notch
67 “WandaVision”
star Elizabeth
68 Sand mound
69 Overflow (with)
DOWN
1 Rainbow flag
initialism
2 Grad
3 Toy with a string
4 Used a mop
5 “___ Holmes”
(2020 film)
6 Yang on “SNL”
7 Word after
“Stone” or
“Space”
8 Devil-may-care
acronym
9 Sweet potato-
shaped wind
instruments
10 Tea vessel
11 Texting pictogram
12 Dressed to the
___
13 Improv
performance
18 Despicable
22 Urgent notice
25 Water feature
with ornamental
fish
27 Biblical beast
28 Thick piece
29 Small horse
30 Litter’s littlest
32 Mild-mannered
34 Ridge above the
eyes
35 Once ___ a time
36 Use a Kindle,
maybe
37 Brings to a close
39 20-Across
offering
40 “Humble” home
43 “Los Espookys”
channel
44 Back-up
strategy?
46 Lean and
muscular
47 Boise’s state
48 Lodging near a
freeway
49 Sticks around
51 Trap during
winter
52 Triangular part of
a house
55 Multiple choice
choices
57 Instrument
related to an
English horn
58 Tony winner Daly
59 Appear to be
61 Harsh cleaning
chemical
63 “Thank ___ very
much”
East Oregonian
B3
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 In the Light of Reality
A solar square to Neptune is a buzzkill along the lines
of theater lights going up midmovie. Even though the
plot continues on the screen, the spell is broken as the
vividness of a magical world turns into a mechanical
projection blown out by ambient light. Well, at least
now we know what’s real and who’s sitting next to
us in the dark.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re curious, but you
also appreciate the wonderment that comes before
knowing. Finding beauty in a lingering mystery, you’ll
refrain from asking questions you don’t want to know
the answer to.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). “Measure twice and
cut once” is the adage. But if you’re not planning
to cut anything, is the measuring really necessary?
Comparison can be problematic now. Don’t let
“measuring up” take too much of your time and
energy.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you’re in it for the
journey, the scenic (though indirect) route has merit.
There’s a decision to make. You won’t regret choosing
what appeals most to your senses instead of a time
frame.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You now see how the
obstacle blocking your forward movement is at least
partially self-created by limits you imposed with your
mind. Terrific news! Now you can get around it by
thinking a different way.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You put smiles on the faces
of those you love for fun. To put smiles on faces you
don’t know earns you karma points. If you want to go
for true nobility, extend goodwill to the enemy.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are ideas that have
an actual presence you can feel. It’s not unlike the
presence of a person. You sense an idea hovering
near, wanting to cross into your world. You need only
welcome it in.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Once you accept that you
are human, you give up trying to make everything so
perfect and allow for a little of that primal instinct that
is your birthright to kick in, too, some of which will be
extremely helpful.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Living too safe gets
boring. You don’t have to do anything too wild to get
that charge of vitality that sends you to the higher
realms of joy, though you do have to be willing to take
a risk and get uncomfortable.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Attraction, curiosity
and interest are not guaranteed to be reciprocal, and
that’s what makes it so wonderful when mutuality
presents itself, as it does today! You wonder about
them; they wonder about you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Being a good person
doesn’t make you immune to bad moods, or bad
behavior. Take things situation by situation. Try not
to judge yourself for whatever you’re going through.
Welcome the full range of your feelings.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A vague inward feeling
haunts. Quite simply, this one is a little like math
homework in that it won’t resolve itself. The good
news is it’s really only one problem and the minute
you face it, you know the answer.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You go forward, never
resting, with each step thinking of what you want –
and your backup plan, too. You’re ready to fuel what’s
working, catch what falls and leverage resources to
greater effect.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 13). Unapologetically
passionate, the ambition that drives you to achieve
top ranking will also allow you to help others to a
fantastic extent. You could make all the difference
in the worlds of many. September brings a sense that
nothing is fixed about your destiny and whimsical
decisions will send you on an adventure. Virgo and
Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 12,
44, 18 and 3.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
MONDAY, JUNE 14 2021 Rebel Yell
“More” is the cry that echoes through the last week
of the season, though Saturn and rebellious Uranus
square with warning not to let our greed make us
gullible. Be wary of miracle cures, absolute answers
or convenient excuses for common problems. The
secret to getting what you want is effective action
taken consistently over time.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your affinity for new
ideas is at a high. Life will line up just the sort of
mysteries that most delight you. Ask purposeful
questions, and then listen and watch for clues that
will help you put it all together.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The most powerful
forces are invisible. We see their effects but have no
idea what they look like when they are not acting on
an object. You’ll send invisible vibes today and thus
align with the great powers of the universe.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel that the big
picture is taken care of, and you handle the small
issues that crop up with the confident grace of
someone who’s not too worried about the future.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). The dogs own nothing
and wag their tales every day – just one of the
many spiritual lessons from the canine world. Enjoy
companionship. Stay optimistic. And when you’re
happy, show it! You just might make others happy, too.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Young children and others
who haven’t learned to be self-focused exist in a state
of perpetual curiosity, constantly learning how the
world works. You’ll spend time in such a state today
as you lose yourself in a discovery process.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t have to grab
for a feeling, because feelings are fickle and will run
when chased. Relax into how you want to feel before
you have reason to, though, and the reasons will
eventually show up.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll deal with a certain
level of inconvenience, but it’s nothing new and you
won’t be alone in experiencing such a thing. The focus
will remain on solving what’s presented and learning
as much as possible from it.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). While looks, money and
power rank high on many people’s lists of attractive
qualities, they’re not what you look for first, and you’ll
be around those with similar values. Together you’ll
seek and find and share something meaningful.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Packing too heavy
isn’t just a problem for air travelers checking luggage;
it also has a spiritual application. Don’t carry around
yesterday or tomorrow. Pack what you’ll need today –
or, better yet, this hour.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll meet someone
disarming and be impressed by the small things you
have in common. These shared preferences and
experiences are representative of something deeper.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A world that doesn’t
know you will try to sell you the same things it sells
to everyone. This is why it’s so important to know
yourself. It prevents you from wasting resources on
the stuff that’s not going to work for you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s something you
wanted and didn’t get. There is no mystical reason for
this; the cause and effect just didn’t line up. You now
have simple options. You can either experiment more
to get the result or change what you want.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 14). This year, the area of
life that’s been tricky for you will become a smooth,
downhill coast. That’s not the result of any effort
made by you; it’s just your time for cosmic love in this
department. A state of ease becomes your default.
You’ll attract more of it, which frees you up to be
generous with loved ones in ways you couldn’t before.
Leo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3,
13, 45, 6 and 23.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS