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East Oregonian
Universal Freestyle 20 by Hemant Mehta
Universal Crossword edited by Amanda Rafkin
ACROSS
1 Bit of parsley
6 Foot treatment,
for short
10 Tarzan might
swing on one
14 “Really no need
to explain further”
16 Suffix for “senior”
17 “One of you has
betrayed me”
18 Get back to a
host
19 Mattar paneer
legume
20 Roadside
stopover
21 Noodle soup with
a tonkotsu variety
22 Phillipa of
“Hamilton”
23 Piece of art that
depicts a scene
25 Overblown flattery
27 Belgian chocolate
company
28 Like some
R-rated humor
29 “___ is 20/20”
32 College west of
Penn
33 Wanders
34 Apply sloppily
35 Handles paired
with passwords
37 Bridle straps
38 Sports analyst
McFarland
39 Roaring beasts
40 Reunion
attendee, often
42 FaceTime
software
43 Leave alone
44 Himalayan region
that celebrates
Losar
47 What makes the
earth turn?
50 “The Wizard of
Oz” pooch
51 Cliched excuse
for missing
homework
53 Mystery writer, for
short?
54 They may elicit
sighs of relief
55 Actress Russo
56 Word after “jam”
or “cuddle”
57 Faintly lit?
DOWN
1 Lose traction
2 Show about drag
ball culture
3 Tomato variety
4 Barinholtz of “The
Mindy Project”
5 “___ Girls” (2000-
2007 TV series)
6 Bog material
7 Raison d’___
8 Sounds heard on
landlines
9 Addams family
cousin
10 Internet uploads
that are viewed
millions of times
11 “I’m baaacckk!”
12 Skin care brand
13 College sports
channel
15 Apt rhyme for
“doom”
21 Stats for sluggers
22 “Instrument” for
a “womp womp”
moment
24 Does sum work?
25 Hindi honorifics
26 It may be pressed
at the start of a
video call
27 Person who
donates
28 “Brain” hidden in
“logic puzzle”
29 Unpretentiously
simple
30 Fifth-century
invaders
31 “Friday Night
Vibes” channel
33 Pasta sauce
brand
36 “___ of your
beeswax!”
37 It’s “read” during
a scolding
39 Feudal figure
40 Place to
exchange vows
41 Sierra ___
(African country)
45 Words exchanged
at weddings
46 “Poppycock!”
47 Assist
48 Massage
therapist’s
supplies
49 Site for selling
handmade crafts
51 Hosts, informally
52 ___ chi
Front Man by Lynn Lempel
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Ice cream drink
6 Big hit, in two
ways
11 Hit the slopes
14 Dealt with
enough
frustrations
15 Definite no-no
16 Card game
similar to Crazy
Eights
17 *Symbolic Cold
War barrier
19 Bowler’s target
20 Stereotypical
techie
21 Tattletale
22 Basic principles
24 Stuck-up
26 Projecting part of
a cap
27 St. Pete’s state:
Abbr.
28 Tongue’s sensory
organ
31 Hotel-rating org.
34 Outdo
36 Get trounced
37 Meal on a patio,
informally
38 *Assistants at
baseball games
41 Pint-size
42 After-school
group
44 “Great blue” bird
45 Source of a
hippie’s trip
46 Marine mammal
that floats on its
back
49 Morsel in a
crunchy truffle
51 Part of nearly
every English
word
52 Tools for
neatening lawns
55 Spain plus
Portugal, mostly
57 Woman who wore
a fig leaf
58 Users’ payments
60 Name hidden in
“namely”
61 *Long-leafed
growth in a
hanging pot
64 Software coder,
informally
65 Arcade “coin”
66 Attila’s mount
67 Bali
undergarment
68 Artery-opening
tube
69 Starting phase
30 Proof of
ownership
DOWN
31 Pre-K lesson
1 Knee-ankle
32 Sufficiently skilled
connector
33 *Aftershave brand
2 Rabbits’ relatives
35 Lucy’s neighbor
3 Decorate
on “I Love Lucy”
4 A bit
39 Over there,
5 List shortener, for
quaintly
short
40
Close-fitting
6 Homeless dog or
43 Unrefined person
cat
7 “Friends” actor
47 Contorts
LeBlanc
48 Vessel with a
8 Judicial org.
handle and spout
9 Words of
50 Nonstick coating
agreement
10 “I’m not kidding!” 52 Baby shower or
birthday
11 *Big happening
53
Hind
parts
for TV advertisers
54 Good judgment
12 Like a polo shirt
13 They must be
55 Site for film info
charged
56 Pub crawler’s
18 Sister city of
drink
Champaign,
57 Spot where fig
Illinois
leaves were worn
23 Christmas, in
59
Editor’s “Don’t
some carols
change that”
25 Lava lamp lump
62 ‘50s POTUS
26 Rocket’s trail
28 Potato, for one
63 Vietnamese
29 Functions
noodle soup
Saturday, May 14, 2022
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 Swelling Scorpio Moon
The sun and Saturn suggest friction, conflict, the
sand in the pearl, the bug in the eye of an otherwise
blissful bike ride. The moon is swelling to fullness
in Scorpio with a lunar eclipse; is it a blink of that
big eye to assure that all is well? Is it the wink of
a flirt, the ocular stutter to suggest lies? It’s up to
interpretation; so, what’s yours?
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t worry, things
will organize and settle themselves. Getting in the
middle of it will only complicate the process. Time
will bring all into order.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Though it’s not
always advisable to invite outside opinions, today,
the review of an objective party will be an invaluable
resource. “A guest sees more in an hour than the
host in a year.” -- Polish Proverb
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Questions of worth
and value come up along with themes of earning and
deserving -- so much math. If you have to assess the
commodities this closely, maybe there’s not enough
love in the deal.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). What causes things
to heat up? Friction. Don’t be afraid of getting close,
opposing the argument, going toe-to-toe or making
a mess. These are the options that keep it interesting.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll help by focusing
people’s strengths. Instead of pity or sympathy, you
offer respect and a firm belief in the wells of tenacity
and talent that lie deep inside people.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being true to the one
you love does not mean doing everything they want
you to do. Take care of yourself before taking care of
your relationship and all will stay in good balance.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Morning brings a strong
inclination toward the things that will make your life
better. Evening brings a strong inclination toward
ease. So, what can you do to make a desired behavior
easier to accomplish, no matter what time it is?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The enemy of
communication is noise. To increase the clarity of
your signal, you need to eliminate everything that is
not the message. Being succinct and direct will earn
you respect and status.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s a long way
to the end of a project, and trying to extend your
mind all the way there might produce feelings of
overwhelm and anxiety. Instead, think about the next
10 minutes, and then the 10 minutes after that.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). While a touch of
unpredictability can be a fun character trait, flakiness
is a dealbreaker for you. Today, you’ll honor your
agreements, expect others to do the same and enjoy
this logistically smooth day.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are those
who lack a fundamental understanding of the value
you provide. You can still do good here, but it’s not
the best fit. You’ll be happier around people you
don’t have to work so hard to please.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A habit has served
you well for a very long time, and yet you can do
much better. This you’ll find out as you make the
switch to less costly and more fulfilling options.
Eventually, the new choice will come easily to you.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 15). Love in many forms will
fortify and support you. You’ll find yourself on a mission so
important, you’ll tune out the rest of the world and anything
distracting from your goal. You’ll push past the point when
others would have given up. Good fortune rains on you as you
reach the mile markers at extraordinary distances. Leo and
Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 30, 1, 28 and 16.
Universal SUDOKU
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HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022 Flower Moon
In May, the full moon is a flower, this time blinking
with flirtatious energy, and as an eclipse reminds
us that even the best things come with a degree of
uncertainty. If it were not so, life wouldn’t be exciting.
The mysterious Scorpio lunar waves soon take the
shape of an arrow, driving toward an adventure
beyond the horizon.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The Latin phrase
“amor fati” -- “love of fate” -- describes how you’re
living. You’ll not only accept what comes but you’ll
quickly find what’s beautiful and favorable about it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In most cases,
perfectionism isn’t realistic, necessary, useful or
timely. You’ll opt for a relaxed approach and move
steadily, easily and imperfectly forward.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Communicate
casually and often today. The action is moved with
conversations that seem to be about nothing and
yet reveal everything. You’ll learn important news,
intriguing facts and small but relevant details.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll benefit
from adding new faces to your social swirl. A little
competition for your attention can be a good thing.
It keeps familiar people from taking you for granted.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Doodling is a form of
meditation that could help you solve a problem
today. Whether you believe you possess drawing
talent is irrelevant to the helpfulness of what your
brain reveals to you as you drag a pen across paper.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When someone is
asking for the truth, you will not let emotions get in
the way of hearing or telling it. Often, people don’t
ask. They have their reasons. You’ll be judicious with
your communication.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). While it does feel
safe and secure in an environment where everyone
agrees with you, you’d rather be where you can grow.
Disagreement is what helps you sharpen your skills
and strengthen your case.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll learn the sum
total of what’s possible -- the good, the bad and the
ugly. Despite everything you learn, you will not be
jaded. The power of love makes it possible.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some
questions feel like a hug. “How are you really?”
“What can I help you with?” Other questions feel
like an invasion, and you’re justified in throwing up
a polite defense and distancing yourself from the
source.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you’re
a superhero, a lot of the gig is hiding your identity
until it’s time to shine. Blending in is the fun part.
You’ll enjoy it even more, as you now sense the
action sequence is around the bend.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your mind is
opening to new possibilities. Learning about the
world helps you see that there is much more available
to you than the choices most people around you are
making.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who have
power without a healthy sense of duty will ultimately
be unseated from their position. Those who assume
responsibility will eventually become more powerful.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 16). The influence of
one loving person will make a beautiful difference in
your days. Someone who wants only your happiness
can actually help by merely sharing experiences with
you. You will expand an area of expertise, and your
income grows along with the territory. A purchase will
be part of your legacy. Virgo and Sagittarius adore
you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 15, 3, 38 and 19.
Universal SUDOKU
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