PUZZLES
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Missing Link by Jon Pennington
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 Crew team’s
poles
5 Ziti, for one
10 “___ Lisa”
14 Stuff from a
shopping trip,
slangily
15 Pale with shock
16 Sashes in
Sapporo
17 Mufasa’s hair
18 Gain an upper
hand, minus the
secret word
20 Phobia
22 Modify, as a
photo
23 About 98% of
Antarctica’s
surface
24 Commit
accounting fraud,
minus the secret
word
27 Pilsner beer, e.g.
29 Word before
“wash” or “pool”
30 Show with
Featured Players,
briefly
31 Most secure
32 Improv piece
34 Cease’s partner
37 2006 crime film
starring Leonardo
DiCaprio, or a
theme hint
41 Indifferent to
ethics
42 “OMG, hilarious!”
45 Sporadically
available BBQ
sandwiches
48 “I’ve got it!”
51 Is free to
52 Got up
53 Just in time,
minus the secret
word
56 Keanu, in the
“Matrix” series
57 City northwest of
Las Vegas
59 Strap for Prancer
60 Manipulate rules
to get an edge,
minus the secret
word
63 State of
stupefaction
66 Soul vocalist
Redding
67 Like ghost stories
68 English boarding
school since
1440
69 Trickle
70 Homeowners’
documents
71 Must-have
DOWN
1 Volt/ampere
2 Towing org.
3 “Get outta here
quickly!”
4 Smooth and
shiny
5 Funder of the arts
6 Tempe sch.
7 Princess Fiona’s
husband
8 Is inclined (to)
9 Oppositional
prefix
10 Disorderly crowd
11 Legally compel
12 North and
Chicago West, to
Kylie Jenner
13 State boldly
19 Title song of Etta
James’ debut
album
21 Core muscles
24 Keeps in the
email loop
25 Wood for wine
barrels
26 Born earlier
28
31
33
35
36
38
39
40
43
44
45
46
47
49
50
53
54
55
58
61
62
64
65
In search of
Knight’s title
Bangkok locals
Eco-friendly org.
Bar food?
Glowing fire
remnants
Uno + uno
Exercise control
over
A ways away
Active ingredient
in Drano
Fruits in many a
chutney
Bring into being
Dormmate, say
Mercury’s Greek
equivalent
Is for groups?
“Eww, I can’t ___
that!”
___ Dame
Get broader
Stared at
Telepathic skill,
for short
Islam’s ___ al-Fitr
Kravitz of “Big
Little Lies”
Termination
Insect Sound by Doug Burnikel & Zhouquin Burnikel
Universal Crossword edited by David Steinberg
ACROSS
1 One in a slalom
race
6 Fiber in brown
rice
10 What cats do
constantly
13 “That toy is mine!”
14 Prefix with
“space”
15 De la Reguera of
“Goliath”
16 “There’s just no
way”
19 ___ Friday’s
20 “What was I
thinking?!”
21 Thor or Vishnu
22 National park
attendant
24 “Get lost, pest!”
25 Professions
26 Really bad
29 Astronomer who
taught at the
University of Pisa
31 “Ha! I was right!”
33 A bunch of
34 Easy-to-learn
card game
37 Digits in a sock
38 “Big Little Lies”
author Moriarty
40 The “k” in kg
41 Lager alternative
42 ENTs and GPs
43 Needed
replenishing
45 Harmony, to
Taoists
48 State fair thrills
49 Poses a danger
to
51 Provide a false
alibi for, say
53 Headwear in
Santa’s workshop
54 Mother of a piglet
55 Frodo’s friend
58 Opposite of
paleo-
59 Informal addition
to the Fab Four
63 First numero
64 Artist’s inspiration
65 Gemstones with
a matrix variety
66 Plopped down
67 Periods whose
names often end
in “zoic”
68 Mombasa’s
African country
DOWN
1 Reached base
dramatically
2 Diet high in fat
3 Poison ivy
symptom
4 Problem that
often comes with
success
5 Approximately
6 “No SmartBones
for you!”
7 Stimpy’s
companion
8 Butter sculptures,
e.g.
9 Easy decision
10 “Secrets of the
Zoo” network
11 Fury
12 Units for socks
and shoes
17 Bathroom at
Wimbledon
18 Ahead of
schedule
23 Word before a
birth name
24 Bodywash lather
25 Large family
group
26 Lead in to “girl” or
“boy”
27 Cashmere, e.g.
28 Run away
30 Gather together
32 Period for self-
care
35 Diaper cream
additive
36 Propels a dinghy
39 Treats with a cold
pack
40 Make a blankie,
say
42 Late-night tea
choice
44 “Everything all
right between
us?”
46 “Uh-uh”
47 Glam bands?
49 Lists of salon
services
50 Kagan of the
Supreme Court
52 Move like a buoy
55 Comics icon Lee
56 Partner in a fight
57 Flat-topped hill
60 Coyote’s coat
61 Org. screening
carry-ons
62 Donkey Kong,
e.g.
East Oregonian
A9
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 Countdown to a Mars Change
In the realm of Taurus, Mars is a warrior for appetite,
motivated by the senses, driven by quality, luxury and
the smell of money. The warrior planet will soon have a
change of culture. In Gemini, Mars takes on new drives.
We may soon find ourselves prone to prioritize the
conversation over the meal, the sport over the trophy.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Bad habits ultimately
deplete; good habits ultimately fortify. You might feel
tired after you exercise, but in the long term it makes
you stronger. A new pursuit will follow a similar rhythm
with short-term pain and long-term gain.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It may feel important to
declare your boundaries. Relationships are defined by
actions, not words. When it’s not going strictly by your
rules, just remember that you can go by your own rules,
and that’s what matters.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A calm mind makes
you better at just about everything. getting to that calm
mind is an essential discipline to learn and eventually
master. You may even create a method of calming that’s
unique to you, yet helpful to many.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). For the most part,
you’re a lover, not a fighter. Still, some things are worth
fighting for. Today it’s enough just to notice what they
are and experience the surge of feeling that comes with
appreciating them.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll employ your talent
for sensing the motives of others. You’ll counteract any
force threatening your goals. It will be strategic to keep
your plans secret. Relatedly, an effective use of silence
will make a statement that words cannot.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your network keeps
giving. You’ll learn what you need to get to the next
place then return with a long list of new questions to
ask. The more you know, the more comfortable you get
with the reality that you’ll never know it all.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When something happens
easily, it feels fated. In today’s case something falls
together and gets tied up in the bow of destiny. Note the
difference between “easy” and “automatic,” which is more
an indicator of habit than fate.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A flurry of new people
and challenges comes with the chaos of a new venture.
It will be invigorating to dance with the disorder instead
of attempting to control it. Eventually things will order
themselves.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The dance of
relationships is one of stepping back to get closer. Honor
your need for space and become sensitized to the spatial
needs of others. The oxygen in these spaces is what makes
togetherness spark.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today’s project
may not seem like a fertile ground for self-expression,
but with your imagination it won’t be too hard to find an
approach that elevates. Somewhere inside every job is an
opportunity to be fully yourself.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ask for what you need.
In doing so you’ll create the change that sets off a hundred
other improvements. You may not have the support you
want now, but it will come eventually. Meanwhile, be your
own champion.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Remember the time
when the unexpected change shook up your perspective
and then something truly positive came out of it? That’s
great because it will happen again. When it goes a bit
sideways, hang in there.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 19). A surge of power;
with faith, courage and vision you’ll harness the winds
of fortune to do your bidding. You change or drop
many old rules you had for yourself as love renders all
micromanaging unnecessary. Other highlights include
savvy investments, coveted keys and stellar invites to
times you’ll remember for years. Scorpio and Capricorn
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 10, 44, 28 and 14.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 Mars Gets Social
Mars in Gemini stirs up the cocktail of business and
pleasure. It’s the retro swirl of a three-martini lunch.
It’s the grouping on the golf course and the community
social that makes the towny business connections. In
the weeks to come, small talk abounds, even though
there’s no such thing as small talk. Everything is
aimed to something.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You stand amidst a
sensory swirl of potential influencers, though few are
worthy of your attention. In today’s over-informative
world, knowing what to ignore is crucial. You’ll be
drawn to selections that simplify your life.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowing there are
always taller peaks to climb, you’ll celebrate the
elevation you’re at. Make an event of it! This will help
you network, advance professionally and connect
personally with those as supportive and enthusiastic
as you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re a problem-
solver extraordinaire. When yours isn’t coming
together fast enough, you keep the momentum going
on someone else’s. The energy of progress will soon
bring improvement all around.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). What good is knowing
where to go unless you actually go? The research is
stacking up. The feeling in your gut is pointing to a
specific aim. Take courage and make your move.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When someone tells you
how they feel, it’s valuable information, especially
since feelings will have more of an impact on events
than the facts. Listen carefully. Allow for long pauses.
Energy will be discharged through breath.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll find yourself
trying to reason with unreasonable forces, most likely
in the form of children or those who act like them.
Maintain a sense of internal structure, appear patient
with the outside world and you’ll pass the test.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Either what you
assumed has been proven correct, or these events are
a direct result of your assumption -- in other words,
you believed it, so it’s coming true. It’s cause for
reflection either way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Regardless of what
authority may bear on the situation, you are known
for summarizing a situation before making a decision.
There are three colors at the traffic lights of life. They
suggest, yet you alone decide which to heed.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today brings
interesting facts to light, the sort from which there’s
no going back. Even if you forget the lesson, rebel
against the teaching, go numb to its imprint or believe
its opposite, you’ll still be changed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Irritation or
aggravation can be a very positive emotion to feel.
It’s a signal to move or adjust, to think differently
or get yourself out of there entirely. It’s better to feel
uncomfortable and move than to get numb and stay put.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The evidence
suggests there are 24 hours in a day, give or take. Your
experience of the moments will have you wondering
how it could be true. Time will elastify, some moments
a freeze-frame and others a blur.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Beautiful experiences
will catch you by surprise. You won’t have to wait for it to
happen. It’s a function of putting yourself in the diverse
environments that beautiful experiences find irresistible.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 20). You’re like a
seasoned athlete who understands the magic of
pacing. You’ll manage your energy brilliantly this year
and have plenty to draw on when you need it most.
Seek adventure, follow curiosity and regularly do the
things you used to save for special occasions. Also
featured: a big sale and a dream holiday. Gemini and
Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 4, 12,
33 and 15.
Universal SUDOKU
SOLUTIONS