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Saturday, February 19, 2022
Universal Freestyle 8 by Enrique Henestroza Anguian
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Royalty payment?
12 Hot stone
massage locale
15 “Not this guy”
16 Crow call
17 Filmmakers’
organizing
spaces
18 Fix the outcome
of
19 Nurture, as a
garden
20 ___ and outs
21 Fuel rating
23 Place for whale
watching
24 Orbital shape
25 Patronizes Etsy
or eBay
28 Worth
29 Like melted ice
cream
30 Like matching
mugs for some
newlyweds
34 Sandy bit of land
35 More pleasant
36 A wielder of the
Force he is
37 Gave college
advice to, maybe
39 Email answer
40 Cries and cries
41 Superstar’s
entourage
42 Big name in
domain names
45 Animal on a milk
carton, perhaps
46 Reluctant (to)
47 Tank filler
48 Matcha and
oolong, e.g.
52 Moment, briefly
53 “Just a little
farther!”
56 One in the big
leagues
57 Mushroom with
a funnel-shaped
cap
58 Mess of a place
59 Royalty payment?
DOWN
1 Attention-getting
whisper
2 Mechanical way
to learn
3 “It’s my time to
shine!”
4 ___ out (go deep
on a topic)
5 Playfully shy
6 Phonetic term for
folks who don’t
identify as male
or female
7 “Bleeding Love”
singer Lewis
8 Votes of approval
9 Camera initials
10 Currency in NYC
11 Mix of lettuces
and other greens
12 Bit of cloth
13 Tylenol targets
14 “Well, shucks!”
22 Decorates with
swirly colors
23 “___ Kids” (film
series featuring
secret agents)
24 Made less
challenging
25 Just OK
26 “The Handmaid’s
Tale” carrier
27 Place for a free
Cuba libre
28 Bad habits
29 Attack dog
command
30 Full of ups and
downs?
31 Brewery supply
32 Doing nothing
33 “___ it ain’t so!”
35 Indian city with
the Qutb Minar,
colloquially
38 Extremely inept
person
39 Spreadsheet
grouping
41 Movie collectible
42 Audibly reacts in
surprise
43 Not subtle
44 Misleading thing
45 Selects for a
movie role
47 Instrument in
Chinese opera
48 Subsequently
49 Fish that go into
unagi rolls
50 “Black Dog”
singer Parks
51 Come across as
54 Guy
55 ___-la-la
Swinging Celebration by Desiree Penner and Jeff Sinnock
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Bed wear, briefly
4 Place for
mascara
8 Pretty poor grade
13 Sea creature
that rhymes with
“seal”
14 Neckwear for
Fred of “Scooby-
Doo”
16 Like the Blarney
Stone
17 Golf ball prop
18 Bejeweled topper
19 Barely managed
20 James Bond or
Jason Bourne
(In this clue’s
answer, see
letters 9-6)
23 Moocher
24 Winter Olympians
in goggles
27 John, in Britain
28 “... yadda, yadda,
yadda”
30 Some jabs in
boxing
33 Hidden danger
(... letters 9-5)
36 One of the
Mannings
37 Too showy
38 Santa ___ winds
39 Train conductor’s
cry (... letters 5-2)
42 Gives a bit
44 Certain mobsters
45 Item in a pod
46 Disgraces
48 Wipes away
51 Change in what’s
happening, or a
theme hint
54 Renaissance
Faire instruments
57 Crop up
58 Bit of body art, in
slang
59 Debate topic
60 More ghostly
61 Kind of trip for the
conceited
62 Fruits that taper
upward
63 “Shall we?” reply
64 One at the gym?
DOWN
1 Hamsters and
others
2 Army autos
3 Catch some Z’s
4 Ricky Martin and
Alex Rodriguez,
for two
5 Cheesy bagel
choice
6 1-10, e.g.
7 Dance at a
Jewish wedding
8 Worthiness of
respect
9 Shield
10 Extremely fun, as
a party
11 Type of port for a
thumb drive
12 Like a wallflower
15 Makes it?
21 Filly’s counterpart
22 Barely make it
25 Showed in
syndication, say
26 Spot to testify
29 IRS experts
30 Rachel’s sister
31 ___ Island
(onetime
arrival point for
immigrants)
32 Smut
33 Sheep’s bleat
34 The “O” of SOS,
supposedly
35 Like 1, 3, 5, 7 ...
37 One who’s toast
40 No expert
41 Puzzles
42 Animals on
Canadian nickels
43 Lack of hardships
45 Like favorite
stations on a car
radio
47 Partner of
Crackle and Pop
48 Submit a tax
return online
49 PC key above
Shift
50 All the world, to
Shakespeare
52 Exam given face-
to-face
53 Octagonal street
sign
54 Something to
gloss over?
55 Employ
56 Grp. with full-
body scanners
East Oregonian
B7
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022 A Pisces Sun Prompt
Look around. Unless you’re standing in the woods
right now, almost everything you see would have been
unimaginable just a few centuries ago. Under these
Pisces solar vibes, don’t underestimate the power of
dreaming the impossible dream. Without unrealistic
expectations there would be no such thing as the modern
world.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Social confidence is not
based on the belief that people like you; it is based on
the belief that (SET ITAL) you (END ITAL) like you. Your
approval rating matters less and less as you enter your
flow.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone needs you at
once. However, when and if you respond to people is
entirely up to you. You haven’t always felt like it’s your
right to go at your own pace, but their urgency doesn’t
have to be yours.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is someone you
know well who is no longer taking in your full glory.
When someone else notices your wonderful qualities,
it will shake things up. Suddenly, you will get all the
attention you deserve.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Work that you are suited
for allows you to thrive. It’s important to remember,
however, that the perfect work for you is not necessarily
what’s needed and wanted in the moment. Be flexible and
open-minded.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You strive to have a stress-
free day and will largely succeed in doing so. However,
some stress is good for you. Too much tranquility will
lead to stagnation and boredom.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a big
assignment coming up. If you have enough time to do it
right, you will be satisfied with the endeavor. But if not,
you can negotiate to make it so.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will work on several
aspects of a project at once. At first, it won’t seem like
you’re accomplishing much. Work this dispersed is
difficult to track. As you build, however, something
impressive will emerge.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even those with no idea
how to help will be full of advice. It would be laughable
if you weren’t so polite. Be discerning. Find out who the
real experts are and make an appointment with a true
authority.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sunshine,
exercise, sleep, laughter, wholesome food -- all these
contribute to good moods. In an attempt to cheer
someone up, you’ll lift not only them but also three other
people, one of whom is you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make sure you have
a backup system in place. Besides being an excellent
practice, it will give you an idea of how much you’ve
accomplished over time, and the value of your work.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s usually easy for you
to read people, even total strangers. But today people
will surprise you. Don’t make assumptions. Instead, ask
questions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Having a strong sense
of style isn’t just about good taste or bad taste; it’s more
about specific choices and intentions that are repeated in
an identifiable pattern.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20). Worries will
disappear. You’ll be heartened by the mounting evidence
of your life’s progress. New friends, exciting plans and
interesting twists come in the next 10 weeks. Maintain
high energy with solid self-care; you’ll need to be at your
best to keep up with your good fortune. An investment
will bring a prime return. Cancer and Scorpio adore you.
Your lucky numbers are: 4, 48, 20, 13 and 15.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2022 Lucky Water Sign Trine
Access to the right tools and ingredients doesn’t
automatically produce a successful outcome. Attitude and
other intangible qualities such as imagination, ingenuity
and determination will matter more than anything you can
touch. This message comes courtesy of an intuitive lunar
water trine to the Pisces sun.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You do the work and
produce the product. A number of results will follow,
including (but not limited to) happy customers, muscle
aches, accolades, friends and magic.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Would you be more
willing to rack up mistakes if you knew you had to make a
certain number of them to get to the prize? Pretend it’s so.
Try and fail, grow and learn; you will get there!
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s like a hide-and-seek
game in which you are the seeker. If the others haven’t
done their job, an advantage falls to you. A time frame
was set, and now, ready or not, here you come.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may find that your
backup plan is even more satisfying than plan A. Because
you’re so prepared for anything, you’ll move forward with
confidence that attracts only the best.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Play around with the problem.
Try shaking it, turning it and poking it to see what it’s
made of. This one doesn’t need a delicate touch, but
rather to be called out, opened up and examined fully.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The plot of the day will
be shaped by your strong sense of duty. As a loyal friend,
you do what’s right for a relationship even when it’s
inconvenient or uncomfortable.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You won’t only feel moved
to give to your family but you’ll also be inspired to join
forces with a friend or group to help others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone may want to
mentor you because they see your potential. Although
you may not be eager for advice at this point, it will feel
comforting to know that your contribution is valued.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even though you
are the most generous of the bunch, you prefer not to be
noticed. In fact, being called out in this way embarrasses
you. It is therefore best if you give anonymously.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you hide your
heart, you’ll forget where it is -- and then how will you
love? Deny your heart and its voice will diminish. A
silenced heart serves no one. The right thing to do with a
heart is listen to it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone has a
certain amount of time they can tolerate going without
attention. It can be days for some, minutes for others. You
will be acutely sensitive to the attention needs of others
and all too aware of your own.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). They need your
invigorating presence at a function where, quite frankly,
everyone will be bored without you. Have fun with the
things others take too seriously, and go where you’re
most useful.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 21). You’re a fix-it pro.
You’ll get broken things up and running to lucrative
effect. Smiles and happy customers surround you.
Formal education is a feature of 2022, and you’ll thrive
as you apply what you learn. You’ll invest creative energy
into building relationships and derive satisfaction and
pride from the resulting bonds. Libra and Aries adore
you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 1, 11 and 20.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS