PUZZLES
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Universal Freestyle 11 by Adrian Johnson
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 “That’s
disappointing”
11 Concert blasters
15 Broadcasting
structure
16 “Othello” villain
17 “It’s only me”
18 Rhyme for “away”
in “You Are My
Sunshine”
19 Pull with force
20 Kind of band at
many Mexican
baptisms
22 Hippie’s goal
25 Both parents in
some expecting
couples
28 Ahi, e.g.
30 Flower necklace
31 Weightlifter’s
pride, for short
32 Make changes to
35 Tolkien series,
briefly
37 Prince under a
spell, perhaps
38 Pair of cymbals
on a stand
39 Goat’s cry
40 Stopped hitting
snooze, say
41 Track-and-field
event
42 Braille markings
43 Doesn’t wear out
44 An ostrich’s often
weighs about
three pounds
45 Largest Chinese
ethnic group
46 “I’m Every Woman”
singer Chaka
48 They lead you
nowhere
51 Grouchy Muppet
54 Home to
Canada’s Polar
Bear Capital of
the World
56 “Queer Eye”
fashion expert
France
58 Money owed
60 Liable to mess up
63 Boo-boo
64 “Hmm ...”
65 Colorful part of a
match
66 Mythical aquatic
snake
DOWN
1 Order from the
court
2 Exaggerate, as a
role
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
21
23
24
26
27
29
“Money talks,” e.g.
Dusk-dawn link?
MSN alternative
Pollen-bearing
organ
Greeting in Santo
Domingo
“I need to
speak with you,”
informally
Undignified
undertaking
Bookworm’s
gizmo
“Sounds like a
plan,” in Black
vernacular
Iconic Nintendo
sibs
Links org.
Nondairy milk
source
“___: Vegas”
(forensic series)
Troubled to no
end
Abrupt
Helpful upward
push
Jigsaw puzzle
sides
Source of the
nuts in most
biscotti
32 Arabic name
meaning “highly
praised”
33 Feudal subject
34 West African
country named
for a river
36 Nondairy milk
source
37 Money of Benin
40 “Such a pity”
42 Film producer
Lee
45 Chicks’ mother
47 Croaky
49 Like the clue
“Mountain: Comb.
form” for OREO
50 In a way,
informally
52 Make up (for)
53 Babbled
interminably
55 Person who
reviews reports
57 Lizardlike
amphibian
58 Homer Simpson
cry
59 Lambs’ mother
61 Part of KPH
62 AOC, for one
Deconstructed Lunch by Alex Eaton-Salners
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Single chance?
6 Crispy sandwich
9 Links, like
devices
14 A step stool
extends it
15 Pole with a blade
16 Like many small-
budget films
17 ___ coil
(electrical gizmo)
18 Bulbous church
topper
20 Fish popular in
poke
22 ___ & Buster’s
23 Comedian Wong
25 Flattering poem
27 Name disguised
in “Among Us”
28 Draw, scorewise
31 Savor an
experience
35 About 2.2 lb.
36 Number of
consonants in
“aioli”
37 Pale purple
38 Stitch a seam,
say
39 Nines and tens,
but not elevens
42
43
45
46
48
52
53
54
55
56
58
60
65
68
69
70
71
72
73
Just out
Biblical traitor
Fake user
Barely manages,
with “out”
Candid talk
Word after
“skeleton” or
“shift”
“That’s right!”
Fast-food chain
with buckets
Texans’ org.
Persian greeting?
Notability
Appliance
sometimes used
for part of the
food suggested
by 18-, 31- and
48-Across’
starts
Vertical piece of a
stair
___ mix (hiking
snack)
Peron in
Argentine history
Still kicking
Up to, but not
past
Sen.’s
counterpart
Plant-___ diet
DOWN
1 The most
beautiful
deception of all,
per Debussy
2 Golfer’s peg
3 July 14, in France
4 Grp. that fights for
rights
5 “Avengers: Infinity
War” villain
6 Startling shout
7 Touch the runway
8 Emergency
sorting process
9 Evergreen-
scented cleaner
10 &
11 Wedding words
12 Canyon’s edge
13 Observe
19 Fallopian tube
traveler
21 Special-purpose,
as a committee
23 Biblical boat
24 ___ suit (‘70s
garment)
26 Sicilian volcano
28 Power of mind
over matter?
29 Blown away by
30 List-shortening
abbr.
32 Dubuque resident
33 Rosemary and
thyme
34 Extracts, as ore
40 Place to board a
cruise ship
41 Things,
collectively
43 Prez before LBJ
44 Longtime in-flight
magazine
47 Show with 86
Emmys, briefly
49 Grazer in a forest
50 Chemical variant
51 Egyptian beetle
57 “___ all been
there”
59 Kunis of “Black
Swan”
60 Heat meas.
61 Caterer’s
dispenser
62 D.C. baller
63 Game console
since 2006
64 Saweetie’s genre
66 December 31, for
one
67 Stop sign color
East Oregonian
A9
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 Conjunction of Dreams
The sun and Neptune, the planet of trancey imaginings,
align in ethereal Pisces. Cue the billowy clouds, the
diffused light show and other odd ambiance to touch
the dreamscape with theatrical absurdity. The Leo
moon will chime in to carry the theme through the
early week. Experiment boldly. Be your own dream
weaver.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Though your past has
a lot to do with your present, it doesn’t have to impact
your future. There are many reasons to interrupt a
pattern. You’ve outgrown it; it doesn’t feel right; it’s
boring... The list goes on.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You try to keep your
friends out of mischief, though it’s not always possible
or wise. In protecting or covering for a friend, you’ll
walk the line between loyalty and codependency.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Think about what you
really want because when you’re not sure, you’ll send
out a mixed signal. That’s like casting a fishing line
out with pizza for bait. What you’ll reel in with that is
anyone’s guess.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). “May you live in
interesting times and attract the attention of important
people.” This traditional wish sounds like a blessing
but is actually a curse. Go carefully into potentially
ego-inflating situations.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just when you think you
have it all figured out, experience will bring you
something baffling and new. You won’t mind today’s
pickle, especially since you’re in it with an interesting
someone.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You make friends
easily, yet good friendships are still hard to come
by. You’re about to encounter that magical blend
of mutual interest, logistical convenience and the
indescribable X-factor.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone has borrowed
part of you, and it is now time to call it back. This
will be an internal process. You’ll focus on the task at
hand and realize that it will require the wholeness of
your energy. From there, boundaries are easy to set.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can’t become
mighty, clever or confident without fortifying
your weaknesses. And you don’t know what your
weaknesses are until you make mistakes. This is why
it’s better to take on the harder challenges.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are
times when the detours are sweeter than the main
path. This is not one of those times. Steer clear
of distractions, especially games, shopping and
expensive enticements.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Hopefully you
don’t mind being copied; people want to be like you
today. You seem like you know what you’re doing, and
you make the activity look cool. You’ll gain admirers
as well as followers.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your voice is clear,
and your presence is strong. Anyone new to the scene
will assume you have authority. Ask for what you
want. You’ll either get it immediately or you’ll find out
how to get it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It may be an
inconvenient time for certain aspects of a relationship,
but you’ll make room for everything that needs to
happen because love is worth it.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 13). Creativity is
one of your love languages. You’ll be inventive and
make things for people. These contributions mean
so much more than anything that can be bought at a
store. Often the thing you make is not a physical item,
rather it’s an exchange or an experience, every bit as
alive as something you can hold. Leo and Libra adore
you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 13, 16, 27 and 1.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 Antagonizing Leo Moon
The cat moon is a sibling antagonist along today’s
lunar path, beginning with a swipe at Mars before
upsetting Venus and then going way too far with
Uranus. When life is an irritating, familiar bully, just
remember that you always have a choice about what’s
worth reacting to and how.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re the favorite.
Call in a favor and you’ll be lavished. Behave badly
and you’ll be instantly forgiven. Act on your whimsy
and you will be inexplicably understood.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone has a lot
less power than you assumed. The situation is a little
like Dorothy and friends visiting the Wizard of Oz.
Sometimes powerful people pose and pretend because
it’s what the citizens expect.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Can the essence of
life be seen? Today you feel like you can see it -- and
hear and dance to it, too. There are certain people and
places that occur to you like geysers of vitality.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Crying is not a form
of weakness; it’s a way of processing emotion. Each
tear is a healing balm. Even so, you’ll be somewhat
strategic, processing your emotions when and where
it is smart to do so.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your apprehensions keep
you from taking a risk not worth taking. But when you
see the opportunity that seems right for you, you’ll
have the courage to move through fear and seize the
moment.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Assess what you’re
dealing with through the lens of time. Some problems
that seem massive in one moment can quickly become
irrelevant. Ask yourself what you’re likely to think
about the situation next week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You speak kindly of all,
show gratitude and return favors. Most importantly,
you make time for those who need a friend. These
quality habits are their own reward, but more will
come your way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You feel wronged by
someone, yet, on some level, it also seems you agreed
to the deal. That doesn’t mean you should be stuck
with it. Deals can be renegotiated or unmade.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll find
yourself on the receiving end of unexpected niceties,
perks and the like. Maybe the bounty is not coming
from the direction you thought it would, but you have
to admit it feels like your turn. Take it!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Conversation
can be competition. Distill it to its essence and it’s
basically, “I’m the best.” “No, I’m the best.” Or, “You’re
the best.” “No, you’re the best.” It’s just a competition
of modesty.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Take a break from
thinking about a problem. While your conscious mind
is distracted, your subconscious will work out the
knots and find a solution. Using your talents makes
you feel rich.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your priority is
usually work over pleasure, others over yourself
and duty over leisure. It’s time to flip the script and
appreciate life from both sides.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 14). Confidence
soars this year. You’ll pin your adventurous spirit on a
distant destination. There are many ways to get there;
each path brings its own unique experience. You’re
inclined toward challenging terrain and people who
have something to teach you. Improvements give you
an edge at work and in your personal life. Pisces and
Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 15,
23 and 12.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS