B8 PUZZLES East Oregonian Getting a Raise by Daniel Sweren-Becker Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 1 Feel sore 5 Tropical root vegetable 9 Fires off 14 Trendy seed 15 Similar 16 Pacific Crest, for one 17 Little member of a litter 18 Philosopher Immanuel 19 Former “American Idol” judge Jackson 20 Ride out 22 *Competitor’s expression 24 It lets you go downhill 26 Introduction 31 *Gesture of exasperation 33 Devices for making whiskey 34 Tongue-in-cheek 39 Look through some- one’s texts, say 40 Sounds made at spas 41 It’s often under the hood 43 Covet 44 Bun ingredient, perhaps? 46 Bloodlines 48 Shelters in the mountains 50 *Maintain some dignity 51 Catch in a trap 53 Come to light 58 *Plastic surgery procedure needed to understand the starred clues 60 Preparatory phase 61 Aspect 65 Teeming 67 Justice’s garment 68 Mushroom also called velvet shank 69 Leave out 70 Lake bordering Ohio 71 Stretch horizontally 72 Earns after expenses 73 Places where cameras roll DOWN 1 Lots of land 2 Large quantity of change 3 Language spoken in New Delhi 4 Scarf down 5 Prepares to throw an ax 6 Abbr. before an alias 7 Call, in England 8 Available for pouring 9 Parts of infrastructure 10 Slice of history 11 Photographer Goldin whose first name is a palindrome 12 Checked off a checklist 13 Foxy 21 Spellbound 23 “The Marvelous ___ Maisel” 25 Sailboat with one mast 27 More delicate 28 Solo 29 Garlic segment 30 Awards that Tiger Woods has won 21 of 32 Silences 34 Aesop story 35 Hammerin’ Hank of baseball fame 36 Little things that made big news in the 2000 election 37 Endorse online, say 38 Pepsi and Coke 42 Streams of sweat or tears 45 Gave a hand? 47 “Pretty Woman” star Richard 49 Indian title of respect 52 Zac of “Neighbors” 54 Taximeter readings 55 Absolutely treasure 56 Measure of ark length 57 Duel swords 59 Word after “prime” or “standard” 61 Handful 62 Name within “Jeanie” 63 Fish-and-chips fish 64 Just manage, with “out” 66 Choice of clothing, informally From the Ground Up by Paul Coulter Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 1 It holds a sail 5 Author Silverstein 9 Did laps in a pool, say 13 State that produces the most corn 14 Fail at a crucial time 15 One may blow out 16 Hinged parts of some tables 18 Where Earth’s highest point is 19 “The Waltz King” 20 Beach headwear 22 Relative of beige 23 Damon of “Good Will Hunting” 25 Bit 26 Expands, as a business 31 Arachnid in dust, often 34 Org. that handles a lot of baggage 35 Shove 36 It includes ASDF 39 Hurriedly 41 Difficult duty 42 Circular chart type 44 “___ boy!” 45 Prepare to fill up a car? 49 Ballpoint, e.g. 50 Burn balm 51 Words between “chicken” and “king” 54 Midsize Kia renamed for 2021 57 Reno’s mountains, informally 59 Hollow toy in a sandbox 60 Group of genres that includes blues and gospel 63 Reverse the effect of 64 Walk leisurely 65 The Big Easy 66 “Leave it,” to an editor 67 Cowboy boot attachment 68 Lose control DOWN 1 Center 2 Major blood carrier 3 Like much testimony 4 Spanish appetizer 5 Volcanic mount in California 6 Carpool lane letters 7 Barely get, with “out” 8 < 9 Doesn’t draw any cards 10 Desire 11 Solo at an opera house 12 Butcher’s stock 14 Name hidden in “dances around” 17 Boards as a group? 21 Country with the tallest building, for short 24 “AEW Dynamite” channel, aptly 27 CBS forensic franchise 28 Boot from power 29 Grp. that governs a racket sport 30 Not just “a” 31 Like old recordings 32 “It’s my turn” 33 Person who flies new planes 36 Jump on one leg 37 Symbolic welcoming gesture 38 Comedian’s skill 40 NBA great Olajuwon 43 Victorian or Progressive period 46 Bottom line? 47 Northern Irish province 48 Like a rock concert 51 Bad lighting? 52 Undefeated boxer Ali 53 Musical rights org. 54 Major work 55 Breathe hard 56 All alternative 58 Is the head of 61 “Alley-___!” 62 Sch. in Columbus Saturday, November 20, 2021 HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021 Sagittarius Opening Statements Under normal circumstances, humans prefer familiarity and seek like-minds and kindred spirits. Novelty is a lesser need, though still in the mix, and never stronger than when activated by the Sagittarian arrow. The Sagittarian sun makes this point: Without new input, we go stagnant. Stagnation breeds toxicity. Stir things up for health’s sake! ARIES (March 21-April 19). In grade school, figuring out who likes you could involve a note with boxes to check. What unfolds today is not so different and will likely depend on intermediaries. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Will intentions ripen if you give them time? No. In fact, everything gets more difficult and labored. So, do the confident thing. Act in the moment; do it while you’re thinking about it; handle it when it comes up. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The leading role, by definition, cannot be had by everyone in the show. People who want to take a more important role in your life should earn it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There will be no shortcuts, as every path that seems quicker will actually be a long, expensive stressfest. Stick to the well-worn road and enjoy the ride. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). While you don’t need anything else to feel whole, you still get the gnawing feeling that this isn’t all there is for you. You may also feel like you’re in the wrong room. But at least you’re free to change your venue. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are easier things to interpret than the message a loved one sends now, like poems in a language you don’t speak or instructions coded by spies. Don’t act or react until you get clarity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In a revealing moment, the masks and disguises of everyday life fade from view. Love calls the soul forward to shine through your eyes. This is how your loved ones see the real you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Nostalgia is a context that not all of your historical relationships are lucky enough to earn. Anyone who makes it into this sentimental realm gets to live in the glow of your goodwill today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s something about you that makes people want to impress you. They’ll make promises they can’t entirely keep, but that’s OK. If they do even half of it, you’ll come out ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Saying no is easier when you think of what you are saying yes to. A no to dessert is a yes to your fitness plan, and a no to one expenditure is a yes to a bigger one in the future. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A logical understanding of the situation will not be enough to move you to change. You have to feel it. Today, you will. You’ll know and accept the truth of the matter. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Not everything of value must be attained by sweat and struggle. Celebrate the easy things in your life -- the things that require no effort at all or are so pleasurable you don’t feel their energy requirement. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 21). Eye on the prize, you’ll stick to your path no matter what comes. This commitment makes your life easier. There’s no room for doubt or overthinking, so all falls into alignment. Your steps become obvious, powerful and methodical. You’ll gain followers, supporters and a soundtrack that keeps everyone moving. Aquarius and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 11, 4, 44 and 28. Universal SUDOKU SOLUTIONS HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021 First Degrees of Sagittarius On the first full day of the Sagittarius sun, the wind makes a word and whispers it in the ears of every creature who can roam. The word is “adventure.” If the thirst for a fresh taste is not quenched, it will, in the weeks to come, become a quest, an ache or a problem. Get in tune with your curiosity so you can aim your interests accordingly. ARIES (March 21-April 19). A lot of people think things, and much less actually do the things they are thinking. You’ll take it further by acting consistently in one direction -- the habit of superstars. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). New people are coming into your life. Let go of any pettiness holding you back because you’re about to experience an expansion of the heart. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your social life can’t be sorted out with a quiz, questionnaire, profile or series of hypothetical imaginings. You will click with someone online, but you won’t know if there’s real chemistry until you’re face to face. CANCER (June 22-July 22). In injury, the hand automatically goes to the hurt. It’s because touch heals. It keeps it together. It establishes an energetic bond. Today, you’ll use touch to remedy the situation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s no need to reinvent the wheel. Building on the knowledge of our elders isn’t old-fashioned, it’s practical. You’ll benefit from a return to tradition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Rough patches are nature’s usual way. It would be weird if you didn’t hit them. So, keep going, fully aware that this is a challenging situation, and your own personal limitations are not to blame for the trouble. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are times to hustle, chase and push but right now, a different approach would be better. Pull back and work on what pleases you without worrying about publicity or marketing. Allow your desire to find you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Silver linings are not just for clouds. A magical gilding can be found in a difficult job, a prickly person or a regrettable commitment. Look for the gleaming glint of value behind the unfavorable circumstance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s no piece of advice that will change everything or be applicable always. If life is a school, lately it’s the sort that requires you to cobble your own curriculum. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There is no right or wrong way to become successful, but there are ways that are a better fit that feel easier to you and create a sense of joy as you go. Stand up for yourself. Achievement doesn’t have to be painful. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It will be your pleasure to supply the small things that seem to matter a great deal to others. Doing so will be the win of the day. Side note: Addressing people by their names will make a difference. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Being drawn to a thing doesn’t make it good and being repelled by a thing doesn’t make it bad. It’s a matter of fit. Do not confuse a bad fit with a lack of merit. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 22). Your love will be reflected back to you. What could be finer than this cosmic gift of reciprocity? In the weeks to come, an adventure leads to a project, then a new stream of income. Confidence grows as your habits get healthier, which is worth more than money, but the financial bonus you get in January is also fun! Virgo and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 33, 20, 1 and 7. Universal SUDOKU SOLUTIONS