PUZZLES
Thursday, March 3, 2022
This Is Your Song by Erica Hsiung Wojcik
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Requests
5 Six-point NFL
plays
8 Warning by a
lewd link
12 Not a soul
14 Sizzling
15 “Holy Toledo!”
16 Committee type
17 Misspeak, for
example
18 Photo
19 Person whose
anthem may be
“Born on the
Bayou”?
22 Person whose
anthem may be
“Born To Run”?
23 Mile divisions:
Abbr.
24 Cartoon cat
25 Bossa nova’s
Brazilian
birthplace, briefly
28 Word after
“midnight” or
“mineral”
30 Two-___ (cheap)
31 Song selectors
34 Person whose
anthem may be
“Born Under a
Bad Sign”?
38 British texter’s
signoff
39 More, in
Monterrey
40 Big bass brass
41 One with a guest
list
42 Class where
srs. may read
“Beloved”
44 Site for selling
collectibles
45 Person whose
anthem may
be “Born To Be
Wild”?
48 Author Lee
50 Hug it out, say
53 ___ by Yoplait
(French-style
yogurt)
54 Enters slowly
58 Garten on the
Food Network
59 Decorative vase
60 Portrait painter’s
session
61 Little
housebuilder in a
fairy tale
62 Old cloth
63 Make bigger
64 Chowed down
DOWN
1 Orange County’s
Santa ___
2 Lawn starter
3 JCPenney
alternative
4 Hoity-toity
5 “If ___ walls
could talk ...”
6 Sportscaster Burke
7 Unsafe material
for a 61-Across
8 Polite refusal
9 Proust
protagonist with a
birdlike name
10 Small, seedy fruit
11 Teensy
13 Galapagos
Islands’ country
15 Device for some
virtual bowling
20 Ice cream
sandwich brand
21 Untagged at
recess
25 Pioneering
sculptor Asawa
or justice Bader
Ginsburg
26 Crushing on
27 Progeny
29 Like a bad
mattress, perhaps
30 Washbowl
31 Seriously hoppy
brew
32 South Sudan’s
capital
33 Kill it, to a drag
queen
35 How a 31-Down
might be offered
36 Simba’s love
37 Meat served with
eggs or frites
42 Subway in a
Duke Ellington
song
43 Key to comic
delivery
46 Witherspoon of
“Big Little Lies”
47 Dog’s skin woe
48 Typical length of
a TV drama
49 Vibe
51 Word in an
apartment
address
52 Book part
55 Mo. airport
56 Airport landing
stat
57 Son of Beyonce
whose name is a
title
Crunch Time by Adrian Johnson
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Pass out cards
5 Dells, e.g.
8 Perfume
compound
13 Start of a texter’s
view
14 Paper purchase
15 Word after “toy” or
“candy”
16 Parting words
at mass (In this
clue’s answer,
unscramble
letters 4-8)
18 Game with
resources
19 Amorphous lump
20 In the manner of
22 Stop playing, or
a “stop playing”
symbol
23 Widely known
individuals (...
letters 7-12)
27 Honda Civic or
Hyundai Ioniq
28 Conservationist’s
prefix
29 Jaden, to Will
Smith
30 Mosque leader
32 Foldaway
beds
35 Fancy country
home
39 Stress-free
laundry machine
(... letters 9-14)
42 “Rigoletto,” e.g.
43 Brown quickly
44 House overhang
45 National Mall tree
47 The “it” in “It’s on
me,” often
49 Body of water
that sounds like a
letter
50 Government-
funded medical
center (... letters
5-13)
56 Home of the
Hindu Kush
mountains
57 Note before la
58 WNBA player,
e.g.
59 Totaled, as a bill
61 Hiking snack
found in 16-,
23-, 39- and
50-Across?
66 Goaded (on)
67 “When will I ___
learn?”
68 Mini golfer’s hold
69 Tractor maker
27 “I’m outta here!”
31 “I’ll tell you the
rest in a bit”
33 20-20, e.g.
DOWN
34 Improvises at the
1 Excavate
mic
2 Punk offshoot
36 Tibet’s “Forbidden
City”
3 Tuna in poke
37 Video game
4 Sound of
stage
confusion?
5 Split ___ soup
38 ___ code (phone
number part)
6 Chocolate source
40 Timbuktu’s land
7 Get a whiff of
41 Candy bar
8 Top-left key
discard
9 Chinese spice
46 Rap battle VIPs
named for its
shape
48 Satanic nightjar
10 Sacred emblem
or nightingale
11 Wipe away
50 Whittled (down)
12 Monopoly
51 Utility bill datum
payments
52 Spree
14 “Friday” singer
53 Base-clearing hit
Black
54 Yellowish green
17 FX show about
55 South Pacific
drag ball culture
kingdom
21 Spots on a
60 Praise-filled poem
screen, say?
62 Crossed (out)
23 Overplay, as a
role
63 www.aclu.org, for
one
24 Speak
grandiloquently
64 No later than, in
brief
25 Owl sounds
26 Celestial flare-up 65 Intel worker?
70 Color on Peru’s
flag
71 Strategic partner
East Oregonian
A11
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 How To Choose Well Under the Aries Moon
As we strive for security, we think a lot. Our minds race
to predict what will happen next so we can respond with
the right choices. But what if we knew there was no right
choice? Instead of overthinking, it would be smarter to
choose something convenient and make the most of it --
which, under this Aries moon, describes the path to joy.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). “Location, location,
location,” they say. They’re not wrong. The number of
lucky happenings and significant events occurring today
will be entirely dependent on where you go.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You appreciate boldness
and don’t mind when things get wild. The weekend turns
your social life on its ear. It’s not who you know, it’s how
well you know them.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s a three-step
secret to a magical weekend: Narrow your focus to one
measurable goal; attach a timeline to your efforts; gather
your crew and get to it. The world is your oyster.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). If life is a song, your
favorite part today will be a singalong group chorus. It’s
great the first time and then it comes around again and
again. You’ll be accompanied by friends, and all will join
in revelry.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When up against unwieldy
forces or currents too strong to fight, the only grace
available is the act of surrender. You’ll give yourself over,
but not completely. When the time is right, a dormant
kernel will reactivate.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In spite of your desire
not to draw attention to yourself, your goals cannot be
achieved unless certain people take notice. So how will
you make your pitch? Chances are it will be subtle and
bundled into a service you’ll offer.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Life is not random; rather,
it’s an intricate orchestration of mixed events, some
random, others curated, some haphazardly tossed in,
others painstakingly crafted according to your preference.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you show up with
good intentions, things might not go to plan, but they’ll
go how they are supposed to. For instance, today your
attitude and gifts will meet the needs of the moment in a
way you couldn’t have predicted.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have
emotional immunity to some moods. For instance, if
people around you are tense and cranky you won’t catch
the contagion. Even so, you can’t cure it. You’ll have a
better time if you keep your distance.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Being productive
is different from being busy. You’ll prove the point with
well-considered efforts, specifically aimed to yield a
result you’ll achieve without breaking a sweat, running
around or rushing anything at all.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t be shy. The task
at hand is too big for one person to handle alone. No one
will know you need help until you ask for it. And when
you do, you’ll find out that people really love to help you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Relationships that
reflect give-and-take are now more attractive to you than
they used to be. As you follow the path of reciprocity,
you will acquire the resources you need to overcome
obstacles that previously held you back.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 4). You’re a relatable
visionary. People easily connect to your train of thought
and will be gladly pulled along wherever you want to take
them. Hone your leadership qualities and you’ll shape the
future. Financial horizons will broaden with plain ol’ good
luck. New additions to your world will hasten the pace.
Sagittarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers
are: 7, 40, 11, 2 and 19.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022 Piscean Pleasure Principle
The sensitivity of Pisces energy is offset by a grounded
Capricorn moon. No need to look hard or pay much for
sensory delights. Pleasure is a matter of perspective, a
state of mind, and totally free. Seize opportunities for
sensory cross-referencing. Go where the scents rhyme
and the colors beat a rhythm your eyes can dance to.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Come out of hiding:
Show off your quirks! The things about you that you think
are weird may just be the most appealing and adorable
qualities.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You respect law and
order, but you recognize how power can corrupt people.
Therefore, you won’t follow orders until you have
considered the source and seen the reason and purpose
behind the direction.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sure, it can be risky to
express your thoughts and feelings, but that’s exactly
why you’ll share them. Risk allows courage, and courage
inspires others.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). What people really need
and want will be much different from what they claim.
Talking about those deeper desires is delicate. Use
discretion.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Keep going even if the
process is less than ideal. You’re not out of the woods
yet. It’s still early in your learning curve. This will soon
become second nature to you. Quality follows quantity.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being mad for a ridiculous
reason is still being mad. Nobody said emotions made
sense. Jagged feelings can be alleviated in unexpected
ways. For instance, exercise will make you feel better and
forget your troubles.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today’s strong creative
vibes can be applied to create magic in your world.
Imagine what you want as if it has already been granted.
Set a mental scene. Become a part of it and let it become
a part of you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Instead of merely
fulfilling your obligation, you will think about how you
show up. Your style, mood, attitude... it all affects others.
Your efforts to show up with enthusiasm will take more
energy at first, then not so much.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You believe in
unseen forces like wind, true love and human goodness.
The search for proof in the matter will continue to brighten
your life in surprising ways.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Before you invent
new methods for attaining your goals, make sure you’ve
given the old ones a chance to work. The action that will
be most effective may also be so obvious that it’s easy
to miss.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The world wants
you to keep doing things a new way, but it’s not always
necessary. The traditional methods will work.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Driven by strong
intuition or a desire to stave off boredom, you’ll take a
spontaneous risk. Your optimism eases the way. You run
on hope. Suddenly, everything seems possible.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 26). You won’t rest
until your goal is reached. People will be drawn to your
remarkable determination. They’ll want you on their team.
Make sure to ask a fair price for the services you provide,
which are rare and valuable. Summer themes of art and
whimsy will attract premium friends. Aquarius and Taurus
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 14, 3, 19 and 41.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS