QOD: Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it. ~ Count Leo Tolstoy (Sept. 9, 1828 ~ Nov. 20, 1910), Russian novelist
Jump Jive an' Wail. The circles all spell out synonyms for Jump.
17-Across. Sweet apple cultivar from Minnesota: HONEY CRISP. HOP. Everything you wanted to know about Honey Crisp Apples.
25-Across. Enjoy a clothes-free swim: SKINNY DIP. SKIP.
36-Across. Common Banksy technique: SPRAY PAINTING. SPRING. Banksy is a pseudonymous and controversial English street artist identity remains unconfirmed. There was a Banksy in New Orleans.
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| Banksy in New Orleans. |
48-Across. Buttery cookie made with citrus zest: LEMON SNAP. LEAP.
And the Unifier:
59-Across. House of Pain hit that begins "Pack it up, pack it in," and a description of each set of circled letters: JUMP AROUND.
Here's the Grid so you can see the Circles:
Across:
1. Feel sore: ACHE.
5. Caution light color: AMBER.
10. Tuts: TSKS.
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| King Tuts |
14. More than dampen: SOAK.
15. Ballet-inspired fitness class: BARRE. Barre exercise is a low-impact workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga to build strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and core stability. The exercise uses a ballet barre, for support and features high repetitions of small, pulsing movements and isometric holds.
16. Mimics: APES.
19. "As __ on TV": SEEN.
20. TV series pts.: EPS. Episodes, I presume.
21. Is inquisitive: ASKS.
22. Pedometer unit: STEP.
23. Seattle WNBA team: STORM.
29. Move stealthily: SNEAK.
31. Statler and Waldorf, e.g.: DUO. Characters from The Muppets.
32. Short way to go?: RTE. The abbreviation for Route.
33. "Omg, I just got it!": AHA!
34. Boca Raton's st.: FLA.
35. Chrysalis: PUPA.
40. Landlocked Asian country: LAOS.
41. Key in a keyboard combo: ALT. Control-Alt.-Delete.
42. Laverne of "Orange Is the New Black": COX. I never watched Orange Is the New Black, so was not familiar with Laverne Cox (b. May 29, 1972). Apparently, she portrayed Sophia Burnet on the show.
43. Little trickster: IMP.
44. Letters before an alias: AKA. Also Known As.
45. Really long stories: EPICS.
52. V-sign sentiment: PEACE.
54. Linus's sister: LUCY. From the Peanuts cartoon.
55. Grain in 26-Down: RICE. // And 26-Down. Savory breakfast cake of South India: IDLI. Definitely not a Tuesday word. Idli or idly is a type of savory rice cake, originating from Southern India. It is a popular breakfast food in Southern India and in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented de-husked black lentils and rice.
57. Male offspring: SON.
58. Party thrower: HOST.
62. Pop singer Sands: EVIE. I am not familiar name Evie Sands (b. July 18, 1946). I recognize some of her music, but I think what I remember was another artist singing the songs.
63. Thin woodwinds: OBOES.
64. Go back and forth, in a way: PACE.
65. Religious offshoot: SECT.
66. Curt: TERSE.
67. Vehicle with runners: SLED.
Down:
1. Campfire residue: ASHES.
2. Takes over: COOPTS.
3. "MMMBop" boy band: HANSON. Hanson is a pop rock band made up of three brothers Isaac Hanson (b. 1980), Taylor Hanson (b. 1983), and Zac Hanson (b. 1985). They were big in the 1990 when they were still very young. Hanson is best known for the 1997 hit song MMMBop was one of their big hits from 1997. At the time the video was recorded, the brothers were only 16, 14, and 11 years old.
4. Scrape (by): EKE.
5. Pre-K song subject: ABCs.
6. Stains: MARKS.
7. Rapid: BRISK.
8. Hosp. areas: ERs. As in Emergency Rooms.
9. Sales agt.: REP.
10. Delicious: TASTY.
11. Complete as fast as possible, as a video game: SPEED RUN.
12. "Young ears are listening": KEEP IT PG.
13. Fig. exposed in some data breaches: SSN. As in Social Security Number.
18. World's largest manufacturer of musical instruments: YAMAHA. When I think of Yamaha, my first thought is motorcycles. Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Motor are related but separate companies.
22. __-Caps candy: SNO. Yummers!
24. Raises, as kids: REARS.
27. Subtle distinction: NUANCE.
28. Chicken pot pie vegetable: PEA.
30. Inuit boats: KAYAKS. A brief history of the Kayak.
34. Avocado's abundance: FAT. Yummers! My favorite restaurant has stuffed avocados.
35. __ cut: cropped style: PIXIE.
36. Marriage equality anthem by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: SAME LOVE.
37. Taylor Swift genre: POP MUSIC. I heard she just got engaged.
38. Make an itinerary, say: PLAN.
39. Tall hat: TOPPER. Meh! I wasn't keen on this clue.
40. Short, for short: L'IL.
44. "__ ideas?": ANY.
46. Like a situationship: CASUAL. Also known as Friends with Benefits.
47. Light fixture on a wall: SCONCE.
49. Group of eight: OCTET.
50. "My knight in shining __!": ARMOR.
51. Singing ability, informally: PIPES.
53. Came to a close: ENDED.
56. Guitar protector: CASE.
58. "__ making a list ... ": HE'S. I saw some Christmas decorations in a store over the weekend! Way too early!! Is it too soon for a Santa cartoon?
59. Scribble (down): JOT.
60. Purple yam: UBE. This tuber appears with some frequency in the puzzles.
61. Photo __: OPs.
I'll Jump away for now.
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