QOD: 13/06/2021 - 20/06/2021

Friday 18 June 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021

QOD: If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian. ~ Sir Paul McCartney (né James Paul McCartney; b. June 18, 1942), British musician

Thursday 17 June 2021

Thursday, June 17, 2021

QOD: Temptation is just the feeling that you’re the most independent person on planet Earth. ~ Kendrick Lamar (né Kendrick Lamar Duckworth; b. June 17, 1987), American rapper

Wednesday 16 June 2021

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

QOD: Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s sole. ~ Joyce Carol Oates (b. June 16, 1938), American novelist

Tuesday 15 June 2021

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

QOD: If you can find something that everyone agrees on, its wrong. ~ Mo Udall (né Morris King Udall; June 15, 1922 ~ Dec. 12, 1998), American politician

Vowel Progression.

16-Across. One who locks up: LAST TO LEAVE.

23-Across. Phrase used at a remembrance service: LEST WE FORGET.

36-Across. Resort website section that includes a pool and fitness center: LIST OF AMENITIES.

48-Across. Area to reclaim misplaced stuff: LOST AND FOUND.

58-Across. Existential passion: LUST FOR LIFE. In addition to being the title of an Iggy Pop song, it is the title of a 1934 biographical novel by Irving Stone about Vincent van Gogh.

Across:

1. Golf contemporary of Jack and Gary: ARNOLD. Arnold Palmer (Sept. 10, 1929 ~ Sept. 25, 2016), Jack Nicklaus (b. Jan. 21, 1940) and Gary Player (b. Nov. 1, 1935). They were born in different decades, however.

7. Diner order, briefly: BLT. As in a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich.

10. Hullabaloo: ADO. Much Ado About Nothing: a play by Willie the Shakes.

13. Omelet maker's tool: BEATER.

14. Slangy "Agreed": YEAH.

15. Soda container: CAN.

18. Drive-__: outdoor movies: INS.

19. Important time: ERA.

20. Try to attract: WOO.

21. Chop finely: MINCE.

27. Lampoons: SATIRES.

30. Legal degs.: LLBs. As in a Bachelor of Law. In the United States, the degree is more commonly known as a Juris Doctor, or JD.

31. Chimp kin: ORANG.

32. Can. neighbor: USA. Hi, Canadian Eh! Apparently, Alaska is now a part of Canada.

33. Org. that issues drug recalls: FDA. As in the Food and Drug Administration.

41. N. or S. state: DAK. This explains why there are two Dakota States.

42. Gershwin brother: IRA. His brother was George. George (né Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz; Sept. 26, 1898 ~ July 11, 1937) and Ira (né Israel Gershowitz; Dec. 6, 1896 ~ Aug. 17, 1983) Gershwin collaborated on many popular songs; George was the composer and Ira was the lyricist. Sadly, George died young, but Ira carried on.

43. Vermouth name: ROSSI. It's first name is Martini.

44. Inventor Rubik: ERNŐ. Ernő Rubik (b. July 13, 1944) is a Hungarian architect. He is best known, however, for inventing the Rubik's Cube.

46. Adriatic country: CROATIA.

52. Indian, for one: OCEAN. Did you know that just this week, the National Geographic cartographers have determined that there is now a Southern Ocean. The waters surrounding Antarctica have their own distinct characteristics.

53. Archery skill: AIM.

54. Lacking color: WAN.

57. Had some lunch, say: ATE.

63. "The Simpsons" neighbor Flanders: NED.

64. Elevator name: OTIS. Elisha Graves Otis (Aug. 3, 1811 ~ Apr. 8, 1861) didn't actually invent the elevator, but he did invent a safety device that prevents the elevator fromm falling if/when the hoisting cables fail.

65. Places to perch: ROOSTS.

66. Pig's digs: STY.

67. Spider's trap: WEB.

68. "Who cares?": SO WHAT?

Down:

1. Proficient: ABLE.

2. Stern, at sea: REAR. Hi, Spitzboov!

3. Mars rover org.: NASA. Postcards from Mars.

4. '20s-'40s slugger Mel: OTT. Louisiana native Melvin Thomas Ott (Mar. 2, 1909 ~ Nov. 21, 1958) makes frequent guest appearances in the crossword puzzles. He was killed from injuries sustained in a car accident when he was only 49 years old.

5. "__ It Be": Beatles: LET.

6. Nod off: DROWSE.

7. Actress Arthur: BEA. Bea Arthur (née Beatrice Frankel; May 13, 1922 ~ Apr. 25, 2009) served in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve during World War II.

8. Loo: LAV. As in Lavatory.

9. Generic crime syndicate: THE MOB.

10. Killing it on the test: ACING.

11. Word after break or belly: DANCE.

12. First occurrence: ONSET.

14. "That's painful!": YEOW.

17. Homesites: LOTS.

22. Treasury Dept. org.: IRS. As in the Internal Revenue Service.

23. Dryer trap fuzz: LINT.

24. Cogito-sum link: ERGO. I think, therefore I am.

René Descartes (Mar. 31, 1596 ~ Feb. 11, 1650)

25. In addition: ELSE.

26. Eggy Spanish dessert: FLAN. Yummers!

27. Word after "Going twice": SOLD. Here is an interesting list of some of the most expensive pieces of art sold at auction.

28. "Carmen" solo: ARIA. You knew I couldn't resist including this aria.

29. Chore: TASK.

32. Thurman in films: UMA. Uma Thurman (née Uma Karuna Thurman; b. Apr. 29, 1970) starred in Pulp Fiction with John Travolta.

33. One of two bumped in friendship: FIST. The fist bump is also known as a Dap. Post-Covid, this may become the new handshake.

34. __ Arnaz, Jr., coverchild on the first TV Guide: DESI. Desi Arnez, Jr. (né Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV; b. Jan. 19, 1953) appeared on the April 3, 1953 eddition of TV Guide, when he was less than 3 months old.