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Across1. Chipper5. Tangy flavor9. Monthly bill14. Biology lab supply15. ___ vera16. Deck out17. Opening time, maybe18. Smeltery refuse19. Choice20. A rock to cross a creek23. Get a move on24. Decrease25. Think again30. Head first jumping into water31. Affirmative action32. Fix, in a way36. Bind37. Dracula, at times38. Barrel part39. Eye40. Dog holder41. Wild Asian dogs42. Guardian44. Models actions47. “___ Maria”48. Style of 20th century art54. Monetary unit of Nigeria55. Brewer’s equipment56. High-five, e.g.58. Command59. At liberty60. Idle61. Extort from62. Radial, e.g.63. The America’s Cup trophy, e.g.Down1. Calphalon product2. Auspices

3. Bluster4. Certain surgeon’s “patient”5. _______ for air6. Teammates7. “Oh, my aching head!,” e.g.8. Burglar9. One who has captured10. Cupid’s projectile11. Pickling liquid12. Worse, as excuses go13. Artist’s asset21. Call22. Coaster25. Cabal26. Axis of ___27. Commend28. Absurd29. “i” lid30. Batman and Robin, e.g.32. “Cut it out!”33. Blanched34. Affirm35. “Absolutely!”37. Except38. Gloss40. Bottom41. Enthusiastic follower42. Actor Depardieu43. ___ roll44. Necklace item45. Heavy water, for one46. Bender49. Delicate50. Delhi dress51. “Cast Away” setting52. Cole ___53. Labyrinth54. Head, slangily57. The “p” in m.p.g.

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Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.43)

Easy Sudoku (Solution on Page 7)

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Across1. Panhandles5. Acquiesce10. Stone14. A dissolute man15. Discover16. City on the Yamuna River17. Paying in fixed amounts at specified intervals (2 wds)20. “C’___ la vie!”21. Speech problem22. Familiarize23. Conk out24. Lying, maybe25. Sprawled out30. ___ de deux33. Parenting challenges34. ___-bodied35. “Buona ___” (Italian greet-ing)36. “-zoic” things37. Longing looks38. Acclaim39. Anger, with “up”40. “Guilty,” e.g.41. Egg: Prefix42. “A Nightmare on ___ Street”43. A large species of mammal (2 wds.)45. Coin opening46. Afflict47. Fur pieces50. Chooses, with “for”52. Affirmative vote55. Buckle58. Song and dance, e.g.59. Coach60. Buddies61. Shrub62. Black63. Sort

Down1. Cheese on crackers2. A long, long time3. Burst of wind4. Undertake, with “out”5. Joined by treaty6. Hair goops7. Alternative to steps8. “... ___ he drove out of sight”9. Confers titles of nobility10. Fleet11. Eye12. ____-grape juice13. German philosopher18. Assumed name19. Certain surgeon’s “patient”23. Crowded24. Radiant25. About 1.3 cubic yards26. Danger27. Camelot, to Arthur28. Young raptor29. Less inept30. Necklace item31. Come to mind32. Corporate department35. Bar37. Completely different41. Trick-taking game43. Knocked off, in a way44. Wet45. Splash around47. Attempt48. By way of, briefly49. Crumbs50. “Beetle Bailey” dog51. Relating to sound52. “Shoo!”53. Canine cry54. “... or ___!”56. Center57. Decide to leave, with “out”

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Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.65)

Hard Sudoku (Solution on Page 7)

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Across1. Coastal raptor5. Nobleman10. Gentle14. Eye drop15. Kind of group, in chemistry16. Ashtabula’s lake17. Scar’s royal position in “The Lion King” (2 wds)20. Egg cells21. “Smart” ones22. Stage item23. Someone that persuades another25. Pandowdy, e.g.26. Blue hue27. Symbol associated with Ireland32. Ad headline35. Christmas wish36. Anguish37. Interview with reporters and public figures41. “Rocky ___”42. Least good43. “By yesterday!”44. Song holder46. Fold, spindle or mutilate48. “___ to Billie Joe”49. A poisonous plant53. Trim56. Hotel offering58. “Ain’t ___ Sweet”59. Failure to intervene62. ___ vera63. “Ragged Dick” author64. Drove65. Confined, with “up”66. Grace word67. Sundae topper, perhapsDown1. Character2. “The Canterbury Tales” pilgrim3. Lake nymph in Greek mythology

4. “To ___ is human ...”5. Brewer’s need6. Chieftain or prince7. Reduced instruction set computer (acronym)8. ___ probandi9. Nancy, in Nancy10. A profession11. Western blue flag, e.g.12. In person13. Big game18. Smoker’s purchase19. Base layer of paint24. A Swiss army knife has lots of them25. Clip27. Taste, e.g.28. Dagger handle29. Admits, with “up”30. ___-Cola31. Castle part32. ____ and span33. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.34. Island rings35. After-dinner drink38. Stockholm location39. Pigeon’s home40. Benjamin Disraeli, e.g.45. The _____ Union46. Measurement units47. Call from the flock49. Busy places50. Basket material51. Job52. Japanese bamboo fencing53. Become unhinged54. Burrow55. Soon, to a bard56. Unload, as stock57. Advocate60. Bar bill61. Even if, briefly

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Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.54)

Medium Sudoku (Solution on Page 7)

CryptoQuiz

This man was a polymath, knowledgeable in a number of subjects including physics:

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Answers: 1) Freemason, 2) Inventor, 3) Electricity 4) Bifocals, 5) Almanac, Benjamin Franklin

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of one of America’s Founding Fathers. Using the hints X=E and D=C, decipher the clues to name the man.

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X S X D P G E D E P H________________________________

R E K U D I S B________________________________

I S J I C I D________________________________

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Across1. Hindu princesses6. Unload, as stock10. Supergarb14. Avoid15. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.16. Clickable image17. Front of the plane19. Put one’s foot down?20. “Star Trek” rank: Abbr.21. “For shame!”22. Nay-______24. Illicit cigarette26. Provides an upper interior surface to a room28. Cabernet, e.g.29. To create a ring33. #1 spot36. Dalai ___38. A flat sheet of microfilm39. Defamation41. Small bag43. Beverage made with fruit juices44. Airy46. Some male dolls47. Odd shaped fish with elongated snout49. Crystal meth, in slang51. Admiral’s command52. Home decorator Stewart56. Round lot’s 10059. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby”60. Howard of “Happy Days”61. Checker, perhaps62. Not willing to endure66. ___ vera67. Dirty coat68. Enjoy69. Short for generations70. Certain surgeon’s “patient”71. About 1.3 cubic yards

Down1. Allude2. Dress style3. Care for4. Driver’s lic. and others5. Couch6. Preserve, in a way7. Victorian, for one8. Sue Grafton’s “___ for Lawless”9. Famous TV collie10. Fancy person from the big city11. “God’s Little ___”12. “D”13. Aims18. Turn23. High up25. ‚ÄòAmerican‚Äô side26. Video maker, for short27. Clear, as a disk30. Advil target31. Accordingly32. Congers33. Dangerous biters34. Hint35. Fictional resource of magic37. Appeared40. Wild Asian dog42. Sloth, e.g.45. Favorite48. To fight back50. Fondle53. A crossbeam54. Accept55. Cavern, in poetry56. Alone57. Fit58. Impulse transmitter59. ___ bag63. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge64. “For shame!”65. Backstabber

CryptoQuiz

This Mount Olympian led the revolt against Cronus:

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Answers: 1) King, 2) Thunder, 3) Eagle 4) Muses, 5) Jupiter, Zeus

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a Mount Olympian. Using the hints Q=E and S=R, decipher the clues to name the god or goddess.

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57. Household appara-tus lessening hardness of water62. Extra64. “Cast Away” setting65. Andes capital66. “M*A*S*H” setting67. Mint68. Above69. “Don’t get any funny ___!”70. Andy’s radio partner71. CravingsDown1. Pond buildup2. Dreadful mail items3. Blow4. Carpenter’s machine5. ___ Scotia6. Microwave, e.g.7. Veil of Indian women8. Undissolved materials carried by blood9. “God’s Little ___”10. Downer11. Stones of great size12. “Tarzan” extra13. “20,000 Leagues” har-pooner ___ Land21. Branch22. Checkers, e.g.

26. Irving Berlin’s “Blue ___”27. Crowded29. ___ Wednesday30. Bill and ___31. Dusk, to Donne32. Shoestring33. Civil rights org.34. Knight’s “suit”35. Plates, china, etc.36. Kind of column (2 wds)40. Parenthesis, essentially41. “Fantasy Island” prop42. Appetite44. Flower of a plant47. Absorbed, as a cost48. Hard protective case or sheath49. Gangster’s gun53. Filibuster54. Bind55. Sprite flavor56. Snares58. Length x width, for a rectangle59. After-dinner selection60. Assortment61. Sloughs62. Schuss, e.g.63. Detachable container

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Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.65)

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Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.54)

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Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.59)

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