PUZZLES
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Why Are You Here? by Adrian Johnson
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 There are lots of
them
5 “Weekend
Edition”
broadcaster
8 Premiere
13 What a prankster
may refill with
toothpaste
14 Cheer in Cancun
15 Capital of Albania
16 *It makes a dog
happy (Theme
hint: Note three
letters in each
starred clue’s
answer)
18 Puts into law
19 Louisiana
waterway
20 Word before
“home” or “heart”
22 Vixen’s baby
23 *Basic
democratic
principle
27 “Can I get a
volunteer?”
30 Mindless
followers
31 Like a very bright
color
32 Stretcher holders,
for short
35 Fuji, e.g.
38 Formal refusal
39 *Practice
presentations
41 Online gamer’s
woe
42 Good smell
44 Overblown
publicity
45 Mamba’s weapon
46 Rich cake
48 Battle injuries
50 *Fred Flintstone’s
best friend
54 Radio journalist
Shapiro
55 Sweat spot?
56 Place to tie the
knot
60 Get cracking, in a
way
63 *Candy bar with
peanuts
65 Turkey’s capital
66 Major fuss
67 It’s smaller than
an English horn
68 “Walk the dog”
and others
69 Org. that Edward
Snowden
exposed
70 Carvey who was
on “SNL”
DOWN
1 Salad with bacon
and avocado
2 97,818 square
miles, for
Wyoming
3 Bank (on)
4 ___ Islands,
South Pacific
country
5 Partner of
“neither”
6 Demoted planet
7 Steel support for
concrete
8 Clatter
9 Period of history
10 “Just in case”
contingency
11 No later than
12 Tongue’s sense
15 An adult often
has 32
17 Chinese currency
21 Be a teacher’s
pet
24 Rude remark
25 Thumbs-up votes
26 Weightlifter’s unit
27 Actress Kendrick
28 Close by
29 “Walk the dog”
and others
33 “You saved me!”
34 Test, as one’s
patience
36 ___ of
opportunity
37 Quiche
ingredients
39 Taunting
challenge
40 Rookie, slangily
43 Labor Day’s day:
Abbr.
45 Nuclear reactor
insert
47 Uber-competitive
49 Regenerist skin
care company
50 Unskilled in
51 NBA game venue
52 City-related
53 Pieces of an
abacus
57 Big instrument in
a marching band
58 Lots (of)
59 Hera’s
anagrammatic
mother
61 Tree that squirrels
love
62 OB-GYNs, e.g.
64 One may have
feathers or scales
Deal Breakers by Drew Schmenner
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Work to clean
6 Shoot an air ball,
say
10 Letters on a
Coppertone bottle
13 “Ah, OK”
15 ___ fresca (fruit
drink)
16 Vietnamese soup
17 Its Double
variety has 4
patties (Note this
answer’s last 2
letters + ...)
18 Ribbed fabric (...
this one’s first 4)
20 Rainbow’s shape
21 Gas additive
brand
22 Evaluate on Yelp
23 Advocate such
as Lady Gaga or
Madonna (Last 3
letters + ...)
27 John Deere
product (... first 5)
29 Train that stops in
Baltimore
30 Book before
Jeremiah
32 “___ Loves You”
(Beatles hit)
33 Gas holder
35 One can do no
wrong
38 Nuisance
40 Rolls-___
42 Name that
anagrams to
“Oman”
44 9 to 5, e.g
46 Ritzy
48 Awaiting
scheduling: Abbr.
49 Heavy club
51 “Let’s do this!”
53 Horn of Africa
nation (Last 4
letters + ...)
56 Tropical cyclone
(... first 2)
58 Waithe of “Ready
Player One”
59 Key under Z,
maybe
61 Employ
62 Formal apology
(Last 2 letters +
...)
64 Diagnostic med.
image (... first 2)
68 IRS identifier
69 Rather close
70 Stay on, as a
schedule
71 Souvenir shop
shirt
72 Singer Guthrie
73 Less frequent
DOWN
1 Cry and cry
2 Tai ___
3 Manipulate
illegally
4 P.O. box filler
5 It isn’t ursine
or feline,
surprisingly
6 Computers that
run Safari
7 “There’s no
stopping me!”
8 Plot twists, e.g.
9 Sorrowful
10 Jack whose wife
ate no lean
11 One of many in a
yearbook
12 Theater lobby
14 Danish shoe
brand
19 Spiny creature in
a tide pool
23 (Oh my!)
24 Pines (for)
25 “Yikes, that’s
bad!”
26 Boy, in Barcelona
28 Step before the
majors
31 Zoom alternative
34 One concerned
with oil prices?
36 “That’s incorrect!”
37 Forbidden
39 Itty-bitty mint
41 Young male horse
43 Leslie of “This Is
40”
45 Mink’s coat
47 Indie film fan in
vintage clothes,
maybe
50 Girls trip attendee
52 Poseidon’s
domain
53 “Nightmare”
setting in horror
films, briefly
54 Actress
Witherspoon
55 Absurd
57 “Eww!”
60 Hawaiian root
63 Spanish for “a”
65 What an EMT
may deliver
66 Consumed
67 Negative
conjunction
East Oregonian
A11
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 Lucky Discomfort
The angles of the planets suggest a day of interesting
tension, and the sort of stress that makes things happen.
Saturn, the lesson planet, is behind the antagonization.
Those who can get past the discomfort and see the gift
in events will later credit these happenings as fortuitous
nudges from the universe. Keep cool and stay strong.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will align yourself
with a timeless strength as you call on the ideas of
admired thinkers and brave ones who paved the way for
what you want to accomplish.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes you follow
your muses, but today, they follow you, tugging at your
sleeve, whispering in your ear, pulling your attention to
the things with most creative potential.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve given slightly
more than you had to give, which put you in a deficit. So
if you find yourself struggling in some way, the answer is
to stop and replenish. This will keep you from getting in
way over your head.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is so much that
is at least somewhat true, you will need to narrow the
criteria to move efficiently through the day. Instead of
asking, “What is true?” ask, “What will help me move
forward?”
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve the urge to wander
and take in new views. No need to plan the excursion,
as the agenda could only get in the way of following your
felicitous impulses -- of which you’ll have many!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Playing around is a good
way to figure out what might work, but the only way to
know what (SET ITAL)will(END ITAL) work is to go in for
the real deal. You’re ready, and the world is also ready
for you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Believe those seeking
answers but doubt those who claim to have found them.
Their solutions won’t necessarily be false or wrong, but
you need a custom-fitted result.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Could you contribute
to the elevation of the collective spirit of humanity? Of
course! The spiritual tides rise with every gesture you
make to uplift yourself and others.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Question your
level of daring. Is it enough? You haven’t made very many
mistakes, which is a sign you may not be leaning into
your adventurous spirit at the level you could be.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll deal with
people whose values are similar but not the same.
Creating mutually satisfying solutions will be easier
when you stay curious and make no assumptions.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An heirloom, family
story or genetic inheritance will affect the way your plot
moves, making you aware of the influence of a lineage.
You’ve a talent for working with or building on whatever
you’re given.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Making things pretty in
your home will make them pretty in your mind. Whether
visitors see the end result is irrelevant. You see it, and
your self-image improves with every upgrade.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 10). You have many
powerful ideas, and your thought patterns can be strong
enough to motivate you through weather fair and foul.
However, it’s action you’ll be known for. You’ll impress
as you muscle and maneuver your way through mazes.
You’ll win hearts answering need. You’ll move fast and
make money. Sagittarius and Gemini adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 6, 44, 30, 28 and 16.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 The Weird Heaven of 11:11
The Aquarius moon rules this numerically symmetrical day,
suggesting it will be what you make of it. Aquarius is the
innovator and mad-genius of the zodiac. This lunar realm
offers an embrace of technology, zaniness and counterculture
whilst keeping an open mind to anything that seems like it
might be helpful in the development of humanity.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s better to make zesty
mistakes than flatly follow a soul-numbing protocol. Maybe
your work isn’t flawless but you are emotionally engaged,
which will speak to people.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As it goes with other types
of ironing, there are a few ways to smooth out the rough
patches of a relationship. You can leave something heavy on
it for a long time, or you can move quickly over the area with
something light and hot.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have vivid powers of
visualization. You’ll see your ideal and lay that image over
your current reality. You’ll notice the biggest things that need
to change and get right to work.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Time isn’t money; time is
much more valuable than money. Today features luxuries
that only time can afford you, like comfortable longtime
relationships.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You won’t feel firmly in control of
a good relationship, mainly because good relationships just
don’t work that way. By definition, to share is to relinquish
some control. The more you trust, the easier it is to share.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). With an open mind, you’ll
find allies in the strangest places. Someone who once envied
you, competed with you or openly opposed you could be a
great friend to you now.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll run into an old friend,
habit or reminder of how far you’ve come. It will be fortifying
to acknowledge that who you were back there is still inside
you contributing to the work you do now.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your passion is apparent
in every area of life. Though you approach work and play
very differently, there’s a through line of intensity in your
personal and professional life.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unanticipated
expenditures arise, most likely in the form of something you
want so much you won’t stop thinking about it until it’s yours.
Others advise, but you’re going to do what you want to do
on this one.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll bask in attention
like you bask in the sun. You need it, miss it, get your fill
and get out at the right time, too, observing the threshold
between healthy and unhealthy levels of exposure.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re talented, but you
don’t want others to think of you only in this way. Being a
friend, a family member and a human is far more important
to you than the specialness of being gifted.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll move quickly
through the landscape. Before one vista has time to lose its
mystique, you’ll be onto the next. Will it be more beautiful
than the last? It doesn’t matter. It will be new.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 11). Once upon a time, you
dreamed of a hero, and now you are becoming that person.
With this trip around the sun, a new reality forms for you.
Your intentions for yourself, the needs of those around you,
the hand of fate -- all act together to transform your day to
day, add a few characters and boost your power. Libra and
Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 1, 4, 44
and 16.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS