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18 MIDWEEK APRIL 13, 2022
RELEASE DATE—Sunday, April 10, 2022
Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
BY MADAM LICHTENSTEIN
It may seem that every move we make now has an emotional motivation this week. If so, let’s keep our eyes open to avoid potholes.
ARIES (MARCH21-APRIL20)
Aries are not only prepared to delve into the unknown and solve a few mysteries, but they are also primed to do a lot of good deeds along the way. Try your best to help rebalance the world — or at least your corner of it. There are people who need your help but may not ask for it. Your mission is to listen closely and help where you can.
TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)
Friendships have always been a balm for you. Now, as social lives reopen in a big way, Taureans are filling up their calendars with a range of fun events with pals. Balance will be important. You don’t want to overextend or double book. But, then again, you are making up for lost time so take on as much as you can and enjoy.
GEMINI (MAY22-JUNE21)
Don’t let any stress cause you to make a hasty decision, Gemini. The best use of any focused energy is to take a step back and survey the landscape before you take any action. Then you will have the clarity and strategic acumen to make the right decision at the right time. This is especially true in your career but it can also impact other life areas.
CANCER (JUNE22-JULY23)
Whatever has been holding you back from traveling or expanding your outlook is suddenly open and free. Take this opportunity, Cancer, to explore where and who you are. Your ability to emotionally assess any situation will make for positive life-changing decisions. Today the neighborhood, tomorrow the world.
LEO (JULY24-AUGUST23)
Not only do you feel especially romantic and bold, but you are able to find ways to sweep anyone off their feet with your intense charisma. What will you do with all of this sexy power, Leo? Will you use it for your own personal purposes or will you leverage this capability to impact larger, global projects? Sometimes you can do both.
VIRGO (AUGUST24-SEPTEMBER23)
Even small disagreements with partners have the potential to loom
large now, Virgo. But this can also be a time where you can solidify and strengthen relationships and prime them for future success. Take the time to listen to others and engage in a diplomatic dialogue. Sometimes just allowing others to talk can smooth any rough patches.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER24-OCTOBER23)
Libras who work closely with co-workers may find emotions running higher than usual. You have the acumen to understand others and know what to do to regain work harmony. For Libras who work on their own, this is a great time to reassess where you are and where you want to be.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER24-NOVEMBER22)
Your creativity is hitting a high note now, Scorpio, and you may feel that you need to spring into action. You are bursting with wonderful new ideas that have to be acted upon immediately. This fertile time should be used for any project that requires art and inspiration. What you create now can have long-lasting impact and personal satisfaction.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER23-DECEMBER22)
What is it about family that has you so stressed, Sagittarius? Is there too much to do or are others creating obstacles to plans? Whatever is happen- ing, all you have to do is reach out and talk it through. Sometimes what we think is happening is quite different than what others are actually doing. You can clear the fog and let the sunshine in.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER23-JANUARY20)
Capricorns often measure their words before they speak. Now you may find that you are talking more extemporaneously, emotionally and unrehearsed. The result is a genuine, connecting message that gets others to listen more easily. Find more ways to channel your ideas and opinions to bigger and bigger audiences. The sky is the limit.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY21-FEBRUARY19)
How much do you really want something, Aquarius? You may overspend on a certain item based on an emotional need rather than a practical one. But as long as you can afford it, why not sprinkle your life with frivolous unnecessary things that only serve to make you a bit happier? Spread the love and joy with others and magnify the impact.
PISCES (FEBRUARY20-MARCH20)
You can make a very intense and emotional impression on others now, Pisces. Your charisma and ability to connect with others is reaching a personal peak. Don’t let this powerful energy evaporate before you get a few things done. Try to expand your influence with those powerful folks who can help you make big things happen in your life.
For entertainment purposes only. Astrology readings and more on tinyurl.com/thestarryeye.
Answers are in the classifieds
“ASSEMBLING THE PARTS” By PAUL COULTER
ACROSS
1 Fruit stand buys 7 One way to be
taken
12 Behavioral
Analysis Unit’s
org.
15 Govt. loan
agency
18 Mountains of
__: Genesis
locale
19 Bar offering
20 Heros, to some
22 “Might I suggest
... ” + “Since you mentioned it...”=“I’llbe darned!”
24 Superior
25 Wasn’t present?
26 Violent protester
27 Car jackers?
28 Irish moonshine
30 Honest about
+ “L’chaim!” =
Realistic
32 Netted, say 34 Kennel club
designation
36 Angers
37 Cliffside dwelling
38 Defense
secretary under
Nixon
39 Dear
40 DOD intel arm
43 Approached old age + Ready to
sail = Joined the
cause
46 Archaeological
site
48 Noticed
50 “__ ideas?”
51 Phone
downloads
52 Irritates
53 Studied for a job?
54 Google find
56 Lite
57 Have credit
from
58 __ male
61 Yell + Bent on getting = Need urgently
65 Western __
66 Super Bowl LVI
champ
67 Some wedding
guests
68 Snacks, say
70 Biting
71 One may
become a cliché
72 Raise
74 High point
77 Marsh growths
78 Brief “Out of the
79 Sergeant’s 108
Beltway environs
Writer
Rehab hurdle Crystal-lined rock “Stagecoach” and “High Noon”
DOWN
When repeated, a fish
Winged figure of myth Celebration with a tent, maybe Handel bars
Apt grab rhyme Put away for later
__ Clinton, historic English village that lent its name to a sports car
Joke victim
“A Hard Road to Glory” author Rent for fishing, say Do-it-yourselfer’s purchase
12 Disagreements 13 Mountain West river named for
sheep
14 Clinton said he
didn’t do it
15 Printing flourish 16 Actor Dern
17 Nile serpents 20 Indian butter 21 Patron saint of
France
23 Risky turn, maybe
27 __ pie
29 Frosh, probably 31 Writes a new
version of
32 It’s a long story 33 Brightly colored 34 Hopping
targets? 35 Clear (of)
38 Common cat seat
39 Well aware of 40 Japanese-
American
41 Take care of 42 Extra feature 44 Dugout rack
item
45 47
48
49
52
54 55
56
58 59
60
62
63
64 69 71 72
73 74
Crude gp.? “Aim High” federal org. Merit badge earner
Little men in the front row Delivery assignment
75 “... roasting __ open fire”
76 Cello parts
79 Flipper
80 Sask. neighbor
81 Online customer
service option
83 Least fresh 85 Deadline
87 Asian noodle
order + Type of skate = Get with the program
82 AOL alternative 83 __ Elton John 84 Morally instruct 86 The Mick
succeeded him as Yankee center fielder
87 Letters after many a
general’s name 89 Full force
90 Experts
91 Patronize +
Comfortable =
Kind of parent 94 Rouses
96 Changeable type
97 Thingamabob 100 “Goddess of
Pop”
103 Hardly promising 104 Cede + Pitching
style = Climbing
109 110 111
112
1
2
3
4 5 6
7
8 9
Dig find
Sonnet line dish
method 10 106 Writers like O.
Henry 11 107 Aquatic mammal
briefly
101 Fed. power dept.
102 Old food label
quintet
Like some
bonds
Auto option
Velcro
alternative
Groom with a
bill
“M*A*S*H”
corporal
Chinese
currency
Authentic
“Exodus” hero Crucial trials
“Cast Away”
escape vehicle Nevada copper
town 104 Vacation rental option 105
88 Lens cover
89 French word of
approval
90 Managed
91 Jersey __
92 Hit lightly
93 “Bonanza”
brother
94 Really dig
95 Sound file suffix
96 China problem
98 Able to see right
through
99 Had too much,
figs.
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