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New York Times Sunday Crossword HOW SWEET IT IS! BY MICHAEL PALEOS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ
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RELEASE DATE: 11/10/2019
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50 Infomercial imperative 52 Pill bug, biologically 54 Intake suggestion, briefly 55 Unlock, to Shakespeare 56 Third-longest river in Europe, after the Volga and Danube 58 Tear to shreds 59 Partner of 46-Down in the frozen-food business 60 Brown seaweeds 63 U.S. island owned almost entirely by the billionaire Larry Ellison 65 Manic-looking, in a way 67 Neutral response from a therapist 68 Pattern once used for hospital volunteer uniforms, with a hint to this puzzle’s theme 70 Loser of a beauty contest, in myth 71 Birds known to mimic car alarms and human speech 73 Graduate’s “honor” 74 Carousel mount, to a tot 75 Mark of a scam artist 76 Hooked on 77 Laura of “Big Little Lies” 78 Emulate Johnny Appleseed 79 H, to Hellenes 80 “Ya dig?” in more modern slang 82 Get up in the face of
85 Emma Stone’s role in “La La Land” 88 Protagonist in Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” 90 Skate-park features 92 Place for regulars 93 Handel’s “____, Galatea e Polifemo” 94 Glenn Frey’s “The Heat ____” 96 Bad thing to come up in a title search 98 Total failure 100 Important members of the community, so to speak 103 Where menisci are found 105 What socks usually do 106 Bitter green 107 Regards covetously 108 Display piece for tchotchkes 110 Virtual sticky 111 Battling it out 112 Boondocks 114 One of 11 in a Christmas carol 115 Provide an address 116 French novelist Zola 117 Bit 118 Company that once offered “the Thrift Book of a Nation” 119 Excited, with “up” 120 Foil alternatives 121 Meditative syllables
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Michael Paleos, of Oyster Bay, N.Y., is chief of staff at a major investment bank. He started solving crosswords at a young age, but got hooked on them only after discovering the archive of puzzles in the New York Times app. ‘‘After doing enough of them, I started wondering what it would take to make one, and down the rabbit hole I went.’’ This is Michael’s second crossword for The Times, and 31 his first Sunday. — W.S.
1 Iraq War concern, in brief 4 An earl outranks him 9 Billiards maneuver 14 Exclaim “@#%!” 19 Tilling tool 20 QB defenders, collectively 21 Relating to a certain arm bone 22 ____ Kenyatta, president of Kenya starting in 2013 23 Something set by a stove 25 Year of the final flight of the Concordes 26 French-speaking African nation 27 Eyedropper, essentially 28 Submission to a record label, once 30 Rodeo loop 31 Accessory with a bass drum 32 Major fuss 33 Wedding bands? 34 Way out there 38 Hand over 39 Take a mulligan on 40 “<<” button: Abbr. 41 Ricochet like a hockey puck 43 To a certain extent, colloquially 45 Ad phrase indicating higher pricing tiers 49 Amtrak stop: Abbr.
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although I will try. Do you have any advice in case I get another bad reaction? — GREETING IN THE EAST DEAR GREETING: You did nothing wrong! When December rolls around, the expressions “Merry Christmas” and
Jaqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019: This year, some people will think of you as a hot tamale. Others will see you as lucky and in sync. If single, your multifaceted personality sometimes confuses others. If people cannot accept and enjoy your multiple dimensions, do not waste your time — move on. If attached, the two of you note an increase in the passion that lies between you. A newfound intensity delights you. TAURUS often challenges you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your high energy might be disconcerting to another party who spends time with you. You need an outlet for tension and stress, even if it is just a brisk walk. You can be more indulgent when you are relaxed. Tonight: Your treat.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Use the daytime hours for you — read the Sunday paper or luxuriate in bed watching a favorite movie. You might have a call or two to make, but you’ll do it at your leisure. An invitation appears later in the day. Tonight: Meeting up with friends.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Use the daylight hours when you feel good and energized. Your energy might be accelerated by a difficult and volatile discussion with a friend. You do not need to agree with each other. Tonight: Slow down and start thinking about the work week.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Be more aware of your responsibilities and others’ needs. Someone will follow your lead. Bring friends and family together for a late brunch. Discussions could be quite animated. Tonight: Where the action is.
different ideas. Do not attempt to resolve a problem just yet. You will gain perspective, nonetheless. Tonight: Go exotic.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You have a lot to do, and you want to clear out those chores. Some of you will be busy preparing your home for winter. By evening, get together with a family member. Tonight: Enjoy a chat with a loved one.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You cannot help but be frisky and fun-loving. A loved one or child could get frustrated and angry when with you. He or she has too much energy. Remain positive and all will work out. Tonight: Go for a good night’s sleep.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Basics count when having a discussion with a child or loved one. Keep the conversation going but base it on shared values. Later in the day, a sense of mischief emerges. You could do anything. Tonight: Be naughty and nice!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Speak your mind and be as clear as possible. A discussion could be lively but not always in sync. The other party could disagree vehemently and let you know. Tonight: Make plenty of time to get together with a friend.
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HHHH Reach out for a loved one at a distance. You could spend a lot of time catching up on news with each other. You may feel pressured later to bring others together. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.
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HHHH Reach out for a friend or loved one who cares about you. Discussions prove to be animated and you both express very
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I have explained that my name is Mary LOU. At the pharmacy, I am asked my birth date because they say they have several Mary Smiths, even when I say I am Mary LOU Smith. Can you please tell me what I can say so they will remember that I have two first names? — NOT JUST MARY, IN THE SOUTH DEAR NOT JUST MARY: Try this the next time it happens. Look the person in the eye and say, “I prefer to be called by my full name. It’s Mary Lou, NOT Mary. Please note that in your computer so we can be clear about it.”
mention how old his children are, but if they hit it off with yours, so much the better. It’s a friendly gesture that shouldn’t be considered aggressive. DEAR ABBY: I am a Southern belle who was given two “first” names, such as Mary Lou (Peggy Sue, Betty Ann, Bobbi Jo, etc.). All my life the second half of my first name has been dropped. When I sign in at a doctor’s office as “Mary Lou,” it never fails that when I’m called or the receptionist looks at my records, my name is listed as Mary even after
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HHHH Others come toward you; however, you could be feisty when dealing with a loved one or a close friend. Tempers could fly out of the blue. One-on-one relating takes over later in the day. Tonight: Add more spice to your life.
HHHH How you see a financial question and spending this weekend could be a lot different from many of your associates, as well as your loved one. Hold up your end, but do not get into a fight if you can avoid it. Everyone has the right to his or her opinions. Tonight: Get together with friends for dinner.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
14-year-old. This neighbor is cute and single and has two kids. I don’t know him well. I’ve made many mistakes with men in the past, which is why I’m cautious. What’s your advice? — CAREFUL IN WYOMING DEAR CAREFUL: Many men would be very happy to be asked out. Because you haven’t had the opportunity to get to know this man, it may be time to create one. Consider hosting a friendly get-together for some of your neighbors and invite him and his children to participate. You didn’t
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Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once.
Solution to last week’s New York Times Crossword.
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“Happy Holidays” are very common. If a customer takes offense, all you need to reply is, “Excuse me if I offended you.” And if you’re still worried about this issue, discuss it with your doctor or therapist. DEAR ABBY: I want to know if I should ask my neighbor out. I’m a female, and I don’t want to come across as aggressive. I’m also a Christian who was taught that a woman should never ask a guy out. Could I ask him out to hang out — not necessarily for a date? I’m a single parent of a
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DEAR ABBY: I work retail and have bipolar disorder. (I have been stable for nine years.) A few Christmases ago, a customer called me “hateful” because I wished her a Merry Christmas. (She doesn’t come into the store anymore.) My manager and co-workers explained that she was in a bad mood that day, and it wasn’t my fault. Due to my illness, I am obsessed with thoughts that it will happen again during the holidays, and I won’t know what to say or how to react, or I’ll think it’s my fault. Worse yet, I no longer want to say Merry Christmas again,