PUZZLES
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Double Cross by Don Gagliardo
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Bypass
5 Ships that were
measured in
cubits
9 Warnings from
Fido
13 Initial poker
contributions
15 Emmy-winning
comedian Love
16 Stir up
17 2-Down +
5-Down?
19 Name that
anagrams to
“Mary”
20 Pigpen
21 “Here’s the deal
...”
22 Short-long
metrical foot
23 Walk heavily
24 Fashion imprint
26 Respond to a job
ad
29 Thing in the plus
column
32 Pro shop pegs
33 Grassland
38 Actress Thurman
39 Eco-friendly org.
40 34-Down + 25-
Down?
41
42
43
44
45
47
48
51
53
55
57
60
61
63
64
65
66
67
68
Debt letters
Trojans’ sch.
Abandon
Abbr. before a
recipient’s name
Musical
composition
___ tooth (love of
sugar)
Some online
product services
Smoke duct
___ gin
“Asteroids”
consoles
Babysitter’s
challenge
Middle of a planet
They sound more
similar than they
look ... and are
central to this
puzzle’s theme
Austrian
mountains
“It slipped!”
Greek I’s
Bottom of a
statue
“What ___ is
new?”
Letter format?
DOWN
1 French for
“without”
2 Tree
protuberance
3 ___-bitty
4 Princess’s
annoyance
5 Audibly
6 Spreadsheet
divisions
7 Prepare to pop
the question
8 Better half?
9 They clash in
battle
10 16-Across +
47-Across?
11 Unwavering
12 Chunk of bacon
14 In a cunning
manner
18 Bloke’s bathroom
23 Start of a texter’s
request, maybe
25 Cry loudly
26 Wolfed down
27 Cola wars side
28 45-Across +
60-Across?
30 Act theatrically
31 Jeer at
33 Cambridge sch.
34 Miss the mark
35 Org. that
accredits law
schools
36 Castellaneta who
voices Homer
37 Like antiques
40 Crossing the
Caribbean, say
44 Admiration
46 “Big” or “blue”
follower
47 Dish served with
wasabi
49 Lake partially in
Nevada
50 Piano
accompaniment?
51 Cold, pink
cocktail
52 ChapStick target
53 Worker during a
strike
54 “Whatever ___
Wants” (“Damn
Yankees” song)
56 Rock concert
blasters
57 Fanatical about
58 Spiteful
59 (Over here!)
62 “I didn’t see that
wall!”
Undercover by Roger Miller
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Metal pieces on
some belts
6 Scheme
10 Drops the ball
14 Lock horns
15 City near Lake
Tahoe
16 Italy’s shape
17 Alex Trebek’s
closing line on
“Jeopardy!”
(In this clue’s
answer, see
letters 1 to 4)
20 It’s a mess
21 ___ brat
22 Mortarboard
attachment
23 Classic Father’s
Day gift
24 Scatter
25 Pool temperature
tester
26 Method for
determining an
artifact’s age (...
letters 4 to 7)
32 Earthy pigment
33 Dads
34 Egg on
38 38, for a 19x2
rectangle
39 Supersized
41 Slip through the
cracks?
42 Sometimes-green
drinks
43 Big fuss
44 Rude look
45 “I’m doing it no
matter what!” (...
letters 2 to 5)
49 “This means
___!”
52 Sweet potato
53 Brazilian Carnival
city, briefly
54 Public relations
concerns
56 Coin that may
feature the
Vitruvian Man
57 One keeps a
beaver busy
60 2019 film whose
secret agent
protagonist
becomes a
pigeon, and a
theme hint
63 “If all ___ fails ...”
64 Monopoly card
65 Message with a
“To:” line
66 Stink to high
heaven
67 Almost forever
68 Leaves for lunch?
DOWN
1 Lip
2 Turkey ___ (fall
run)
3 Like a tacky
sweater
4 Group such as
Outkast
5 Washington post
6 Aspiring doctor’s
track, informally
7 Impose, as a tax
8 Unified
9 Hare’s fabled
opponent
10 Flows back
11 It’s for the birds
12 Drive in Beverly
Hills
13 Pizzazz
18 Broad smile
19 Sign of boredom
24 Certain way to go
to a party
26 Jacket
27 4,840 square
yards
28 Perlman of
“Cheers”
29 Lion, tiger or bear
30 Cook’s garment
31 Zest
35 Bring in the
sheaves
36 Start of an idea
37 Duel tool
39 Put on hold
40 Levine of Maroon
5
44 Moe, Curly and
Larry
46 Light or dark
loaves
47 Members of an
ancient Celtic
religion
48 “Dear” ones
49 More sensible
50 Easily sufficient
51 Poker ploy
55 Nerd
56 Fall garden?
57 Watch face
58 China setting
59 Pinochle combo
61 “The Matrix” hero
62 Name within
“human”
East Oregonian
A15
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 New Moon In Libra; Pluto Goes Direct
The end of the Pluto retrograde signals the start of some-
thing big. The Libra new moon seconds the motion! Mov-
ing mountains is not impossible; it’s just hard. Is there a
version of what you want that doesn’t involve changing
the landscape? If you consider all options and the moun-
tain still has to go, it will be doable with the right crew
and tools.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The unexpected will
happen, and your schedule will seem to laugh in your
face, but it’s still better to have a plan than not. Keeping
track of what’s working will help you later.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The abandoned learn
self-sufficiency. The neglected develop an inner world.
The unsupported get strong. You are grateful for the
unpleasantness you’ve experienced because it’s given
you your most valuable assets.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Something prevents you
from doing what you want, but this doesn’t have to stand
in your way for long. Think of it as an opportunity to clear
obstacles and take back your power.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll invest in a person,
company or mission. The benefits will not be immediate
or direct, but they will come. In time, this move will bring
good fortune from unexpected directions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When a practice no longer
gets results for you, it will be a blessing to move on to
trying something else. There are more options than you
have time to explore, and you’ll soon be hot on the trail
of a new discovery.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). An ambitious mood has
you overestimating what you can accomplish in a day. So
give yourself three. With consistent effort, you will soon
hit your marks.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Even though the facts
seem to point to the same conclusion, it is at least
partially incorrect. Something is amiss. Take this apart
again. More information is needed.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The best way to get
what you want is to ask for it at the right time with a clear,
strong voice. Ask with your eyes and with your whole
body and being. And finally, get confirmation that your
request was heard.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you believe
the best of everyone you meet, you’re bound to be wrong
sometimes. You’d much rather err on the side of spiritual
generosity. Most people will rise to your wonderful
expectation.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Boredom causes
misbehavior in children, animals and, most notably today,
in full-grown adults. You’ll make sure to have something
interesting to do that you can include others in.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Skills worth acquiring
involve hours of practice. In matters of trial and error,
most of the learning will come from the “error” part. As
you rack up the mistakes, you improve.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re supportive of
people because you believe in them, but also because
your support is a way of showing love. A loved one could
really use the vote of confidence today.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 6). Loyalty is a lifestyle.
Devotion shapes your days, and you derive so much joy
from giving yourself to your loved ones. Relationships
will make you healthier in more ways than one. There’s a
stellar moneymaking opport
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021 Venus Gets Adventurous
Venus in Sagittarius explodes our past understanding of what
love is. The fiery energy will embolden the shy, illuminate
unforeseen options and magnetize us to new locations and
social circles. When Venus transits Sagittarius, nothing
seems out of the league when it comes to love because love
isn’t a sport; it’s an adventure.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Not all inaction is alike.
Doing nothing out of fear, laziness or confusion is very
different from doing nothing because the best move is not to
move. Today calls for disciplined inaction.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You offer your compassion
to others so easily. Can you offer it more readily to yourself,
too? All work and no play is an unkind approach. Relax and
have fun. It’s good for you and necessary to your well-being.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No one becomes masterfully
skilled overnight. What seems like it’s happening in the
spur of the moment is actually the culmination of hours of
preparation. Be patient with yourself as you work on a new
skill.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Partnerships that are closed
off from the rest of the world will not have enough emotional
oxygen to thrive. A friendship will be improved by shared
experiences and outside influences. Stay open.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Accessible things will seem less
interesting to you now because you crave challenge. Like a
diver after pearls, you’ll plunge the depths to search for what
is truly rare and beautiful.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve a specific knowledge
and expertise best understood by those in the same area of
interest. Your ideas are good. The people around you aren’t
necessarily qualified to judge.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some of your reasons
for doing what you do are mysterious even to you. That’s
normal. The most helpful move in your relationship with
yourself will be to exchange all judgment for acceptance.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The old way of thinking
won’t work for this new challenge. To see the way forward,
you’ll need to move away from the ideas that are so
comfortable to you. The next turn must be made in faith.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some bring out the
best in you by way of their support, friendship and love.
Others spur you to new heights from a place of competition
or opposition. Either way, you only get better.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are plenty of
people around who, with the slightest provocation, will be
forthcoming with help, advice and more. But this time, you’ll
really get more interesting results by trying to figure it out
on your own.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will readily see
how your mood impacts the moods of others. Since making
yourself happy will help everyone, what are you waiting for?
Do the thing that will bring smiles all around.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are seen in different
ways by different people. Sometimes, you can shape this,
but today, it’s a bit out of your control. The best you can do
is relax and be confident in your choices and it will all work
out for the best.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 7). Your cosmic birthday
present is a perspective shift and an awe-inspiring
encounter. The way you choose to see things leads to more
of the miraculous. Due to the improvements and projects
you take on, you’re one person at the start of 2022 and
someone different at the close. Aquarius and Leo adore you.
Your lucky numbers are: 9, 3, 33, 18 and 5.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS