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Today’s Theme (in response to Bill): Flipping Crossword!

Themed solutions are frequent 3-part phrases utilizing “AFTER”, however represented LITERALLY within the grid as simply two components. The phrases are revealed as “part-2 AFTER part-1”:

• 17A Teacher’s request, actually? : CLASS SEE ME (SEE ME after CLASS)
• 29A Like falling dominoes, actually? : THE OTHER ONE (ONE after THE OTHER)
• 47A Note to a spy, actually? : READING BURN (BURN after READING)
• 63A Enticing advert phrases, actually? : REBATE FREE (FREE after REBATE)

Read on, or bounce to …
… a whole checklist of solutions

Bill’s time: 7m 05s

Bill’s errors: 0

Today’s Wiki-est Amazonian Googlies

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5 Common bugs : COLDS

The frequent chilly (also called a “head cold”) is attributable to a viral an infection of the higher respiratory tract. There are over 200 strains of virus which can be identified to trigger the illness.

14 Weird sensation earlier than some migraines : AURA

An individual who suffers from migraines may expertise visible disturbances often known as auras. Often, an aura could sign the onset of the migraine.

The identify of the searing headache referred to as a “migraine” comes from the Greek phrases “hemi” which means “half”, and “kranion” which means “skull”.

20 Belief : TENET

A tenet is an article of religion, one thing that’s held to be true. “Tenet” is Latin for “holds”.

21 Bar bowlful : BEER NUTS

“Beer Nuts” is the model identify for a snack consisting of peanuts in a sweet-and-salty glaze. There’s no beer within the recipe, simply the suggestion that the snack goes effectively with beer.

23 Grok : GRASP

To grok is to grasp. “To grok” is a slang time period that’s actually solely utilized in “techie” circles. “Grok” is the creation of science fiction creator Robert Heinlein, who coined it in his 1961 novel “Stranger in a Strange Land”.

27 “That’s all __ wrote” : SHE

No one appears to be very sure of the origin of “that’s all she wrote”, which means “there’s nothing more to be said”. One fashionable story is that it stems from the unlucky “Dear John” letters that some troopers obtained throughout WWII.

29 Like falling dominoes, actually? : THE OTHER ONE (ONE after THE OTHER)

White masks with black spots have been generally seen within the outdated Venetian Carnival. The masks have been often known as “domini”. The domini loaned their identify to the sport of dominoes, as a result of similarity in look between the masks and a domino tile.

35 “The Handmaid’s Tale” Emmy winner : MOSS

I first encountered actress Elizabeth Moss enjoying Zoey Bartlet, the President’s daughter, on “The West Wing”. She adopted that profitable run of performances with the important thing position of Peggy Olson on one other hit sequence, “Mad Men”. More not too long ago, she took the main position of June Osborne (“Offred”) in yet one more hit present, “The Handmaid’s Tale”.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is a 1985 novel by Canadian creator Margaret Atwood. It is a set in a dystopian New England of the close to future, after the overthrow of the US authorities. The central character is known as Offred, who’s a “handmaid” pressured to bear youngsters for the male ruling class. The novel was tailored right into a extremely profitable TV sequence of the identical identify, starring Elisabeth Moss as Offred.

37 Taj Mahal metropolis : AGRA

Agra is a medieval metropolis on the banks of the river Yamuna in India that was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1658. The metropolis is dwelling to a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• The Taj Mahal: the well-known mausoleum inbuilt reminiscence of Mumtaz Mahal.
• Agra Fort: the location the place the well-known Koh-i-Noor diamond was seized.
• Fatehpur Sikri: a historic metropolis that’s dwelling to well-preserved Mughal structure.

39 “Star Wars” critter who lives on Endor : EWOK

The fictional forested moon of Endor options prominently within the “Star Wars” film “Return of the Jedi”. The moon is dwelling to the race of furry aliens often known as Ewoks. Filming for the forest scenes really came about in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California.

42 “Make tracks!” : SCAT!

Our phrase “scat!” means “get lost!” It comes from a Nineteenth-century expression “quicker than s’cat”, which meant “in a great hurry”. The authentic phrase most likely got here from the phrases “hiss” and “cat”.

45 Sister who sings “Into the Unknown” in “Frozen II” : ELSA

“Frozen II” is a 2019 sequel to the 2013 hit Disney film “Frozen”. The sequel was extremely anticipated by audiences, and so had the very best worldwide opening of any animated movie within the historical past of flicks.

50 Eggs in a chirashi bowl : ROE

Chirashizushi is a kind of sushi, with the identify “chirashizushi” translating as “scattered sushi”. Each serving consists of vinegared rice in a bowl, with the uncooked fish and vegetable garnish “scattered” on prime of the rice.

66 Cash drawer : TILL

What we often name a money register right here in North America, we largely name a “till” in Ireland and the UK. I haven’t heard the phrase “till” used a lot right here in that sense …

68 Like some emphasised textual content: Abbr. : ITAL

Italic sort leans to the fitting, and is usually used to supply emphasis in textual content. The model is called “italic” as a result of the stylized calligraphic type of writing originated in Italy, most likely within the Vatican.

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3 Fizzy ingredient in a Creamsicle float : ORANGE SODA

A creamsicle is a popsicle with vanilla ice cream within the center.

5 Low-risk IRA elements : CDS

A certificates of deposit (CD) is sort of a less-flexible and higher-paying financial savings account. Instead of depositing cash right into a financial savings account and incomes curiosity periodically, one can open a CD. With a CD one deposits a minimal sum of money however should go away it there for a specified size of time. In return for committing the funds for a hard and fast interval, one is given a better rate of interest than a financial savings account and may redeem that curiosity and the preliminary deposit when the time period has expired. CDs are comparatively low-risk investments as they’re FDIC insured, similar to financial savings accounts.

6 Some Minecraft blocks : ORE

Minecraft is a online game that was launched in 2011. It has been cited as some of the influential video video games of all time.

7 “Feel What U Feel” Grammy winner Lisa : LOEB

“Feel What U Feel” is an album launched by musician Lisa Loeb. It is a set of kids’s songs, and received the Grammy for the Best Children’s Album in 2018.

8 Planetarium roof : DOME

The largest planetarium on this planet is Planetarium 1 in St. Petersburg in Russia, having a dome of 37 meters in diameter. The largest within the Western Hemisphere is the Jennifer Chaisty Planetarium within the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a dome of diameter 27 meters. The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, India has the most important seating capability, for 630 patrons.

22 Colorful ecosystem : REEF

Polyps are tiny sea creatures which can be discovered hooked up to underwater constructions or to different polyps. Polyps have a mouth at one finish of a cylindrical “body” that’s surrounded by tentacles. Some polyps cluster into teams referred to as stony corals, with stony corals being the constructing blocks of coral reefs. The construction of the reef includes calcium carbonate exoskeletons secreted by the coral polyps.

24 __ carpet : SHAG

Shag carpet is one with a deep pile, one with a “shaggy” look.

28 Singer Dorough who co-founded the Backstreet Boys : HOWIE

The Backstreet Boys (BSB) are a male vocal group that shaped in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. In truth, the group’s first efficiency was in SeaWorld Orlando in May of that 12 months. They’ve come a great distance since SeaWorld, and have bought extra data than every other boy band in historical past.

30 Sonicare rival : ORAL-B

The Oral-B toothbrush was launched to the world in 1950, designed by a California periodontist. The first “model” was the Oral-B 60, a reputation given to mirror the 60 tufts within the brush. In 1969, the Oral-B was the primary toothbrush to get to the moon because it was the toothbrush of selection for the crew of the Apollo 11 spacecraft.

Sonicare is a model of electrical toothbrush made by Dutch electronics large Philips. I’ve been utilizing my Sonicare for years now, which earns me a pat on the again from my dentist each time I go to her …

31 Ankle bones : TARSUS

The assortment of seven bones within the foot just under the ankle are identified collectively because the tarsus. One of these bones is the talus (plural “tali”), extra generally referred to as “ankle bone”. The talus is the decrease a part of the ankle joint and articulates with the decrease ends of the tibia and fibula within the decrease leg.

32 Awards night time gathering : OSCAR PARTY

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is the group that provides the annual Academy Awards, also called the “Oscars”. The root of the identify “Oscar” is hotly debated, however what’s agreed is that the award was formally named “Oscar” in 1939. The first Academy Awards have been introduced at a brunch in 1929 with an viewers of simply 29 folks. The Awards ceremony is a barely greater occasion nowadays …

34 Big identify in cosmetics : ESTEE

Estée Lauder was a really profitable businesswoman, and somebody with an amazing popularity as a salesman. Lauder launched her personal line of fragrances in 1953, a shower oil referred to as “Youth Dew”. “Youth Dew” was marketed as a fragrance, but it surely was added to bathwater. All of a sudden ladies have been pouring entire bottles of Ms. Lauder’s “perfume” into their baths whereas utilizing solely a drop or two of French perfumes behind their ears. That’s fairly a distinction in gross sales quantity …

36 Make tracks : SKEDADDLE

“Skedaddle” is a slang time period which means “run away” that dates again to the Civil War.

41 House of Lords determine : EARL

The UK Parliament is split into two homes, with the higher home often known as the House of Lords and the decrease home because the House of Commons. The members of the House of Commons (MPs) are elected, however most new members of the House of Lords are appointed. Historically, a big proportion of the membership of the higher home have been hereditary friends, however latest legislative adjustments are decreasing the numbers who can sit within the House of Lords by advantage of birthright.

44 Egg salad herb : DILL

Dill is a herb within the celery household. Dill seeds can be utilized for flavoring meals, as can dill leaves. In this sense, dill “leaves” are generally known as dill “weed”.

49 Hose shade : NUDE

The phrase “hose” which means “covering for the leg” has the identical roots because the up to date German phrase “Hose” which means “trousers, pants”.

54 Palm fruit : DATE

Date palms may be both male or feminine. Only the feminine tree bears fruit (referred to as “dates”).

55 Pernicious : EVIL

Something pernicious may be very dangerous, inflicting demise or severe harm. The time period finally comes from the Latin “per-” which means “completely” and “necis” which means “violent death”.

57 Ward of “Gone Girl” : SELA

Actress Sela Ward turns up in crosswords quite a bit. She performed Teddy Reed within the TV present “Sisters” within the nineties, and was in “Once and Again” from 1999-2002. I don’t know both present, however I do know Ward from the medical drama “House” through which she performed the hospital’s lawyer and Greg House’s ex-partner. That was a enjoyable position, I assumed. More not too long ago, Ward performed a lead position on “CSI: NY” and was a really welcome and much-needed addition to the forged. And, Ward performed Dr. Richard Kimble’s murdered spouse within the 1993 movie model of “The Fugitive”.

“Gone Girl” is a thriller novel written by Gillian Flynn that was first revealed in 2012. The story tells of a person whose spouse has disappeared, with the reader not being sure if the husband is concerned within the disappearance. The e book was tailored right into a film of the identical identify launched in 2014, starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike.

58 Way up the slope : T-BAR

A T-bar is a ski raise on which the skiers are pulled up the hill in pairs, with every pair standing (not sitting!) both facet of a T-shaped metallic bar. The bar is positioned behind the thighs, pulling alongside the skiers as they continue to be standing on their skis (hopefully!). There’s additionally a J-bar, which is an analogous system however with every J-shaped bar utilized by one skier at a time.

61 Start to commute? : TELE-

Our verb “to commute”, which means “to go back and forth to work”, finally derives from the Latin “commutare”, which means “to often change”. Back within the late 1800s, a “commutation ticket” was a season move, so named as a result of it allowed one to “change” one type of fee into one other. Quite attention-grabbing …

65 Many “NFL Live” highlights : TDS

Touchdown (TD)

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