PUZZLES
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Organ Trio by August Miller
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Channel with
infomercials
4 Muscular jerk
9 Phobias
14 Cheer at un
estadio
15 Cybertruck maker
16 Charge for a
plug?
17 It could blow at
any moment
19 Arc
20 Less wild
21 Spidey ___
(intuition)
23 British ref.
24 “Be right there”
26 Shell stations?
28 Notes promising
payment
30 Helpful
31 Karaoke need
34 Attractive fellows
38 Bend by a barre
40 People of
northern Canada
41 ___ from memory
42 Citrusy breakfast
drink orders,
informally
45 Org. known for
redaction
46 Refill
47 Logs, e.g., for a
wood stove
49 Onesie protectors
52 Legislation that
inspired a “party”
in Boston
56 Squeak (by)
57 Prove false
59 “Inside Out”
studio
60 Alabama site of
a historic 1965
march
62 Exactly right, or
where you might
find 17-, 34- or
42-Across’s first
part?
64 Readies for
planting
65 ___ sax
66 Diarist Anais
67 What may be
driven on a
camping trip?
68 Graceful birds
69 Landscaper’s roll
DOWN
1 Get cracking on
2 “The Daily Show”
correspondent
Dulce
3 Post-makeover
self
4 Sound systems
5 The “p” in 31-
Down
6 Doesn’t assume
7 It usually falls in
winter
8 ___ Carta
9 Confrontation
10 www.umass.___
11 Of Nigerian and
Filipino descent,
say
12 61-Down and
William Barber II,
for two
13 Some grow into
flowers
18 Bangladeshi
living abroad, e.g.
22 Do some
preliminary recon
on
25 Sweetums
27 Muscular
29 Works on a tan,
say
31 No. that’s typically
lower in cities
32 “Good enough for
me!”
33 Affectionate
Italian greeting
35 Indigo Girls, for
one
36 Annoy
37 Jellyfish’s habitat,
perhaps
39 2019 award for
the U.S. Women’s
Soccer Team
43 Where some
underwater craft
are sheltered,
briefly
44 “Yipes!”
48 Gently placed
(down)
49 One-ups
50 Rorschach test
marks
51 Bone-muscle
binder
53 Slender parts of
neurons
54 Calculator watch
brand
55 Buck the ___
58 Italian
stratovolcano
61 60-Across march
monogram
63 Sweetums
Cafe Talk Adam Simpson
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Gandalf’s stick
6 Culinary creation
10 Musical track
14 Bert’s roommate
15 Regarding
16 Inkling
17 Duke or dame,
e.g.
18 Spherical morsels
in fried rice
19 Understands
20 “Tell us!”
23 Overhead
compartment, for
instance
24 Reproductive
cells
25 “Just speaking
my mind, as
usual!”
32 Traditional
Mexican soup
34 ___ Romeo
35 An orangutan is a
great one
36 ___ of Man
37 Peculiar
38 Fired
39 Place to treat
yourself
40 Measure the
duration of
42 Noblewomen
44 “The reason
being?”
47 Form of public
transportation
48 Joe server
49 “You’re such a
hypocrite!”
56 Pal
58 Personal hero
59 Copier company
60 ___ fide
61 Civil rights activist
Simone
62 Remove, as chalk
marks
63 Underworld river
64 Site with craft
shops
65 Ten make a buck
7 “Gotcha”
8 Casual try
9 Spray down with
water
10 Word after
“smoke” or “Bat”
11 Poems of praise
12 Court
obstruction?
13 Neon, e.g.
21 DVR choice
22 Reebok
competitor
25 Relative by
marriage
26 Color
27 Ralph who ran for
president in four
elections
28 Like a tired joke
29 Moves slowly at
the airport
DOWN
1 Groups of reps?
30 Sword with a
blunt end
2 Stumble
31 Wines at many
3 Not for
steak dinners
4 Color in
32 Traditional
completely
Japanese soup
5 Experience regret
flavoring
6 ‘Scooby-Doo’
33
Channel
that airs
character who
NBA games
wears a purple
37 Texter’s “Wow!”
dress
38 Throw in the mix
40 Stretched tight
41 “Gimme that!”
42 Wait in the
shadows
East Oregonian
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HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 Wishing on the Pisces New Moon
Your life is your work of art, and it takes imagination to
arrange yourself harmoniously with the modern world.
Cosmic assistance comes in the form of a new moon in
Pisces. This fairy godmother of creative intention is open
to your wishes around topics such as consciousness,
enjoyment, awareness, feelings and pleasure. Try her!
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The utility of things
depends on who is using them. Basic tools can be
magical implements. You’ll amaze with your innovative
approach, novel application or creative twist.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s a day of illusions
optical, emotional and otherwise. A trick of shadow
and light can fool your brain and lead your senses to
intriguing conclusions. Your mind wants to believe, so
enjoy.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A person’s real power lies
in their ability to empower others. You’ll grow as a leader
by teaching what you know and helping others to help
themselves.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Truth is truth. Whether
the words are spoken by a child, a saint, a criminal or a
sage doesn’t change how true they are. It may, however,
affect how many people believe in them.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Since boredom goes with
bad habits, keeping yourself entertained is paramount to
success. Luckily, today you won’t have to look far to find
something or someone to be interested in.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When it’s your turn to be
noticed, don’t settle for less than you give and deserve.
Those who drift in and out of focus don’t mean to
invalidate others, but who wants to play to that kind of
audience? Don’t compromise.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Be very intentional with
your interactions. Negativity is much easier to avoid
than to overcome. It will take five positive interactions to
nullify the slightest negative interaction.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Though it’s easier when
everything falls into order, it’s more beautiful when it
doesn’t. When what you observe is hard to categorize,
this is an opportunity for art. Experiment with different
ways to frame it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A clasped bell
cannot ring. The attempt to control vibrations mutes them
instead. To live with resonance, loosen your grip on life.
Open your palms, heart and mind and let freedom ring.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Like a child on the
playground, you won’t need the rules explicitly explained
to you. You’ll join in with a willing spirit and soon absorb
the rhythm of the game.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An important part
of the fun of a game is not knowing who will win. Tight
matches are exciting, while uneven ones are dull or sad.
In a similar vein, your personal life will be as satisfying
as it is challenging.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Even when the setting
and routine are familiar, your social life can be an
adventure. You’ll offer your gifts without knowing who
will enjoy them, then you’ll be delighted by who shows
up.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 2). Art school students
learn that choosing the right subject contributes
significantly to the success of the piece. You make
masterful subject choices in the art of living, each
endeavor possessing the beauty and potential to fuel your
pursuit. Late spring brings a big upgrade. Certificates will
be earned, documents signed. Taurus and Gemini adore
you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 22, 39 and 16.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 Power Trifecta
Mars, Pluto and Venus are a powerful trio aligning in
Capricorn to focus on creating systems that get results. The
conjunctions land in the first moments of a new moon cycle.
Today’s potentials include: stark realizations, life-changing
declarations and the sort of brilliant planning sessions that
culminate with a shift of destiny.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have the support of
those in your circle, but outside influence is needed too, and
will soon be the key to your success. Seek new allies and
mentors.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are many reasons
to spend time with people who appreciate you for who
you really are. You know all too well how exhausting it is
to constantly edit yourself. Filter-free social connection is
heartening.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are a few things you
and your loved one don’t agree on, which is why it’s so
important to unite in the matters on which you do agree.
Nothing needs to be changed, only accepted.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). One opportunity ends;
another opens. Stay focused on the big picture and details
will sort themselves out. Interesting matches will be made;
new relationships will take form.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Happiness is... an open schedule.
You’re already committed today, but you can give yourself
a commitment-free day in the future with a little planning.
Make no promises about the future. Plan to make no plans.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The artist Robert Zend said,
“There are too many people in the world and not enough
human beings.” And yet you may disagree, as everywhere
you go you encounter lovely humanity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). An endeavor will show off
your skill. You will remain in firm control, yet simultaneously
soar with a sense of freedom. You know what you’re doing,
but they can’t predict it. The effect is mesmerizing.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your comic instinct is hot
today. You notice what’s funny and call it out. If you have a
good audience, you’ll get the laugh. But if you don’t, save the
story for later because your people will love it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re willing to be
inconvenienced for a task of significance. That this is above
and beyond what anyone is expecting of you is precisely
what makes it the best use of your time.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Time and time again,
people underestimate the fragility of the human ego. You’ve
known both sides of this, and it’s why you’re so very careful
with someone’s feelings today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A shift in your role will be
evident. Maybe you are graduating, or the opposite... starting
at the bottom again as you learn a new skill. Flexibility and
grace are your hallmarks.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who ignore the
signs are either asleep, delusional or illiterate. You’re
hyperalert and curious today and will make it your job to
seek, find and interpret all signals to the best of your ability.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 3). This year is one big
joy-refresher. Committing to a future event will focus and
sharpen you and you’ll spend many months preparing.
When you’re true to your vision, the financial side of things
will come together eventually. A performance will lead to new
opportunities. You’ll get to a position in which you can enlist
friends. Aries and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
13, 33, 14, 30 and 5.
Universal SUDOKU
43 Attached, like a
new building
45 “And Just Like
That ...” streaming
service
46 Financial
expenditure
49 Pint-sized
50 Get ready for
print
51 Forever and ever
52 Hatcher of
“Desperate
Housewives”
53 British streetcar
54 Shake, as one’s
tail?
55 People who had
a fling, say
56 “Big Brother”
network
57 Spicy
SOLUTIONS