Kevin Spacey in the film American Beauty, the ending
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Puzzle by Victor Fleming and Bonnie L. Gentry, edited by Will Shortz
AT THE END OF THE DAY (19A. With 64-Across, everything considered), WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE (34A. With 43- and 48-Across, everything considered) and THE FINAL ANALYSIS (4D. After “in,” and with 44-Down, everything considered) comprise the interrelated group of this suave Tuesday crossword.
Seven- and eight-letter entries include ACES OUT (74A. Gets the better of, slangily); ADDED IN (18A. Introduced to the mix); ALAN BALL (30A. Oscar-winning “American Beauty” writer); ENCHANT (15A. Cast a spell over), GUM TREE (1A. Eucalyptus), KEEP AWAY (50A. Avoid, with “from”); ONASSIS (67A. The “O” of Jackie O.); SIMILIES (71A. Phrases with “as a” in the middle).
Six-letter -- ALASKA (27A. Where the North Slope slopes); AWHILE (28D. For a short time); COSELL (46A. Howard who announced “Down goes Frazier!”), video HERE; DURHAM (49D. City near Raleigh); EDENIC (51D. Like paradise); EITHER (39A. “I have no preference”); ENIGMA (6D. Riddle); LESSEE (33D. Rent payer); PIE PAN (11D. Tin that inspired the Frisbee); UNSEAT (52A. Oust from office); VALISE (23D. Traveling bag).
Five -- ABYSS (53D. Bottomless pit); AHEAD (32D. Leading); ARENA (30D. Gladiators’ venue); ASKEW (35D. Out of whack); 46D. Publisher CONDE Nast; HIKER (20D. Backpacking sort); IPANA (24A. Toothpaste that Bucky Beaver once pitched); LAIRD (55A. Melvin of the Nixon cabinet); LANKY (37D. Long and lean); LEICA (36D. German binoculars maker); LEVIN (31D. Ira who wrote “Rosemary’s Baby”); REHAB (38A. Habit-kicking program); 8D. “Delphine” author Madame de STAEL; V-NECK (47A. Pullover style).
Short stuff -- AFRO, AKIN, ALDA, AME, ARA and AREA, ASST, BBB, BORE, CONN, DIEU, DIG, DORM, DSL, ETNA, EVEL, GAS, GAVE, GEAR, IBM, IDEA, IDOL, IONS, IRS, ITER, LET, LOAD, MCDL, NIA, OSLO, PICA, RAD, ROLF, SEA, SHED, SLY, TEE, UNDO, VPS, YET, YODA.
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Remaining clues -- Across: 8. Not easily tricked; 11. Typewriter type; 16. “Time out” hand signal shape; 17. Simon Cowell’s show, for short; 21. Use deep massage on; 22. Donated; 25. PC introducer of 1981; 41. Adriatic, e.g.; 42. Stuntman Knievel; 44. Having similar properties; 45. Actress Long of “Are We There Yet?”; 54. Internet access option, for short; 58. Droner, usually; 60. Luke Skywalker’s mentor; 69. Word after gray or Bay; 70. Return addressee?: Abbr.; 72. Quad building; 73. Pedal next to the brake. Down: 1. First or neutral; 2. “Go back” computer command; 3. The year 1450; 5. “Way cool!”; 7. Sicilian hot spot; 9. Call in tennis; 10. Up to now; 12. Inkling; 13. Stamford’s state: Abbr.; 14. Capt. Pierce player; 26. Consumer protection org.; 29. Molt; 43. They carry a charge; 47. #2’s, for short; 55. Washerful; 56. Early do for Michael Jackson; 57. Water of old Rome; 59. Parks who wouldn’t sit still for injustice; 61. Capital on a fjord; 62. Prie-___ (prayer bench); 63. Deputy: Abbr.; 65. Use a spade; 66. Coach Parseghian; 68. Soul: Fr.
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