Crossword Definitions and Answers

Advertisement Constructed by: Matthew Stock & Stacey Yaruss McCullough Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Theme: Inbox Zero Themed answers are common phrases with the letter chain “IN” replaced by a letter “O”: 24A Mayhem that ensues when one tries to order a Big Mac at an Arby’s? : FAST-FOOD CHAOS (from “fast-food chains ”) 37A Troubles in central France? : BURGUNDY WOES (from “Burgundy wines ”) 47A Moment of brain freeze for a programmer? : CODER BLOCK (from “ cinder block”) 70A What a wizard panda might cast on its hungry enemies? : THE CURSE OF THE BAMBOO (from “The Curse of the Bambino ”) 93A How a baby born in mid-September might behave? : LIKE A VIRGO (from “Like a Virgin ”) 100A Entry on a canner’s to-do list? : PROCESS PEACH (from “ Princess Peach”) 118A Anticipation on a horse farm? : FOAL COUNTDOWN (from “ final countdown”) Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill

Advertisement Constructed by: Pam Amick Klawitter Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Reveal Answer: Here’s Why Themed answers are common phrases with a letter Y added to the end of one word: 63A “Allow me to explain,” and a phonetic hint to this puzzle’s theme : HERE’S WHY 18A Forged painting? : ART DECOY (from “art deco ”) 23A When kids start rolling their eyes at everything their parents say? : THE IRONY AGE (from “the Iron Age”) 40A School newspaper entries from its youngest reporters? : KINDERGARTEN COPY (from “Kindergarten Cop ”) 49A Sign that it’s time to clean the closet? : DUSTY JACKET (from “dust jacket”) 63A “Allow me to explain,” and a phonetic hint to this puzzle’s theme : HERE’S WHY Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 7m 41s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 __ farm : ANT “Formicary” is another name for “ant nest”, and co

Constructed by: Malaika Handa & Erik Agard Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Theme: None Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 28m 46s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies I am traveling right now, grabbing another flight. As such, I only had time to solve today’s puzzle and write up this abbreviated post. I will get to the full post just as soon as I can. Apologies, and thank you for your understanding. Bill Read on, or … … return to top of page Complete List of Clues/Answers Across 1 Sitcom joke involving a change in setting : CUTAWAY GAG 11 Hollow, perhaps : LAIR 15 What plastic wrap is designed for : ONE-TIME USE 16 ___ something : ONTO 17 Zesty liqueur : LIMONCELLO 18 Not following, maybe : LOST 19 Lift up : EXALT 20 Part of a paw print : PAD 21 Surname that’s also translite

Advertisement Constructed by: Lance Enfinger & Jeff Chen Edited by: Patti Varol Today’s Theme (according to Bill): The Upper Class Themed answers are words starting with APP- that have been reinterpreted as Advanced Placement (AP) classes: 18A Honors course for an aspiring aircraft marshaller? : AP POINTING 62A Honors course for an aspiring pastor? : AP PRAISING 3D Honors course for an aspiring lawyer? : AP PROVING 36D Honors course for an aspiring bell ringer? : AP PEALING Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 7m 21s Bill’s errors: 0 Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies Across 1 Cracked : AJAR Our word “ajar” is thought to come from Scottish dialect, in which “a char” means “slightly open”. 5 Actor Omar : EPPS Actor Omar Epps was originally a rapper and was a member of a group called “Wolfpack” before he pursued acting full-time. Epps’ really big break came

Constructed by: Michael Schlossberg Edited by: Will Shortz Not your puzzle? Try today’s … … syndicated NY Times crossword Today’s Reveal Answer: Takes the Edge Off Themed answers all require literal interpretation with reference to the published grid, which has EDGES of some squares in the grid removed (unlike my grid; apologies!): 37A Alleviates pain a little … or what this puzzle does to certain squares for literal effect : TAKES THE EDGE OFF 15A International medical group that won the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize, literally : DOCTORS (WITHOUT BORDERS) 16A Characteristic of an interminable slog, literally : (NO END) IN SIGHT 23A Absolute concentration, literally : (UNDIVIDED) ATTENTION 46A Charges lacking merit, literally : (BASELESS) ACCUSATIONS 67A Some adult nightclub entertainers, literally : (TOPLESS) DANCERS Read on, or jump to … … a complete list of answers Want to discuss the puzzle? Then … … leave a comment Bill’s time: 10m 50s Bill’s error