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LA TIMES CROSSWORD JUNE 9 2024 ANSWERS (SUNDAY)

Constructed by: Amanda Cook & Kelly Richardson

• Center: HEART, The central or most important part.
• Visibly nervous: SHAKY, Unsteady or trembling due to anxiety.
• BCBS offering: HMO, Health Maintenance Organization provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Beaker’s sound: MEEP, A high-pitched sound often made by scientific equipment.
• Wabbit hunter Fudd: ELMER, The cartoon character Elmer Fudd from Looney Tunes.
• Like a foggy graveyard: EERIE, Strange and frightening.
• Brim (with): TEEM, To be full of or swarming with.
• Minnesota representative Ilhan: OMAR, Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
• College administrators who never skip gym class?: RIPPEDDEANS, A humorous term for physically fit college deans.
• Panache: ELAN, Distinctive style or flair.
• Score symbol: NOTE, A symbol representing a musical sound.
• Mattel product: DOLL, A toy figure representing a human.
• Whoops: YELLS, An exclamation often followed by a loud shout.
• Mistake a bluebird for a blue bird?: CALLITAJAY, To incorrectly identify a bluebird as a jay.
• Harder to hike: STEEPER, More inclined or difficult to climb.
• Big yikes: HOOBOY, An expression of surprise or concern.
• Court orders: WRITS, Legal documents ordering or prohibiting some action.
• __ Talks: TED, A series of influential talks on a variety of subjects.
• Shinbone: TIBIA, The inner and larger bone of the lower leg.
• Podcast equipment: MIC, Short for microphone.
• Iverson in the Basketball Hall of Fame: ALLEN, Allen Iverson, a retired professional basketball player.
• Finally breaking up with that no-good pool hall hustler?: DUMPINGTHESHARK, A play on the term “jumping the shark,” meaning to end a relationship with someone untrustworthy.
• Nintendo Switch precursor: WII, A home video game console released by Nintendo.
• Carolyn Bertozzi notably: CHEMIST, An American chemist known for her work in bioorthogonal chemistry.
• One with niblings: AUNT, A person with nieces or nephews.
• Regret: RUE, To feel sorrow or remorse for.
• Massachusetts state tree: ELM, The American elm tree, designated as the state tree.
• __ Nagila: Hebrew folk song: HAVA, A traditional Jewish song meaning “Let us rejoice.”
• Made brownies say: BAKED, Prepared by cooking in an oven.
• Crafty platform: ETSY, An online marketplace for handmade and vintage items.
• Gwen of No Doubt: STEFANI, Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt.
• Penalty shot defender: GOALIE, The player who defends the goal in sports like hockey and soccer.
• Queues up: WAITS, To line up or wait in line.
• Tiny bells added to an ugly Christmas sweater?: JANGLINGMODIFIERS, Small decorative items that make a jingly sound.
• Still-life subject often: FRUIT, Common objects depicted in still-life paintings.
• Man cave locale maybe: GARAGE, A space often used as a personal retreat.
• In the spotlight for bad behavior: ONBLAST, Publicly called out or criticized.
• Freight option: RAIL, Transportation of goods by train.
• Nick of Cape Fear: NOLTE, Nick Nolte, an actor known for his role in the film “Cape Fear.”
• Purple bloom: IRIS, A type of flowering plant with showy blooms.
• Once called: NEE, Used to indicate a woman’s maiden name.
• Exit full screen button: ESC, The escape key on a keyboard.
• Toodles: CIAO, An informal way to say goodbye.
• Indian flatbread: CHAPATI, A type of unleavened bread from India.
• Some undergrad degs.: AAS, Associate of Applied Science degrees.
• Honorific for San Francisco’s top athlete?: THEJOCKOFTHEBAY, A playful title for a prominent athlete from San Francisco.
• Churchyard peals: TOLLS, The sound of bells ringing.
• Scrape (by): EKE, To manage to make a living with difficulty.
• Opera solos: ARIAS, Solo vocal pieces in operas.
• Muscle mag muscle: PEC, Short for pectoral muscles.
• Space Invaders console: ATARI, The video game console that popularized “Space Invaders.”
• Marzipan nut: ALMOND, The primary ingredient in marzipan.
• Abandons: DESERTS, To leave someone or something behind.
• Beaver construction party?: DAMSESSION, A playful term for beavers building a dam.
• Concert platform: RISER, A raised stage for performers.
• Heavenly glow: AURA, A distinctive atmosphere or quality.
• NYC drama award: OBIE, Awards given to Off-Broadway theater productions.
• Vegan pho protein: TOFU, A plant-based protein used in the Vietnamese noodle soup.
• Good news! The animals living under the deck aren’t skunks!?: JUSTBUNNIES, A humorous reassurance.
• Bridesmaid’s handful: POSY, A small bouquet of flowers.
• Tinnitus docs: ENTS, Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists.
• Balance sheet entry: ASSET, An item of value owned by a company.
• Sty sounds: OINKS, The sounds made by pigs.
• Lob: TOSS, To throw something lightly or casually.
• Director Anderson: WES, Wes Anderson, known for his distinctive filmmaking style.
• Big bangs: WHAMS, Loud explosive sounds.
• Like a windbag: GASSY, Full of hot air; overly talkative.
• Ranch groups: HERDS, Groups of livestock managed on a ranch.
• Daniel Deronda novelist: ELIOT, George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans.
• Bountiful: AMPLE, More than enough.
• Brimming (with): REPLETE, Filled or well-supplied with something.
• Three in Trieste: TRE, The Italian word for three.
• Occasion to read the Haggadah: SEDER, A Jewish ritual feast during Passover.
• Tap location: HEEL, The back part of the foot.
• North __ Sea: Central Asian lake: ARAL, A lake in Central Asia that has been shrinking.
• Bonds between friends: KINSHIPS, Relationships based on family or close friendship.
• Absolutely!: YES, An emphatic agreement.
• Are you even listening?: HELLO, A call for attention.
• Like overripe apples: MEALY, Having a dry, crumbly texture.
• Hyatt competitor: OMNI, A hotel chain.
• Orange-and-black butterfly: MONARCH, A type of butterfly known for its migration.
• Fire in a text?: EMOJI, A small digital image used to express an idea or emotion.
• Patronize as a bistro: EATAT, To dine at a specific place.
• Hunts with on: PREYS, To hunt and feed on.
• Rooibos pouch: TEABAG, A small porous sack containing tea leaves.
• Made an egg into an Easter egg: DYED, Colored or decorated.
• Invent as a word: COIN, To create a new word or phrase.
• Chocolate-and-vanilla soft serve: TWIST, A type of ice cream cone with both flavors swirled together.
• Inclination: PENCHANT, A strong liking or preference for something.
• Memorial piece: OBIT, Short for obituary, a notice of someone’s death.
• Ew stop talking!: TMI, Too much information.
• Resew maybe: MEND, To repair by sewing.
• Dazzles: AWES, To inspire with wonder or admiration.
• Jaunty tune: LILT, A cheerful, lively song.
• Ceviche marinade: LIMEJUICE, The acidic liquid used to cook ceviche.
• Crafty sort: DEVIL, A mischievous or cunning person.
• Hindu goddess also known as Parvati: UMA, The wife of Shiva in Hindu mythology.
• Activist known for his time aboard the Enterprise: TAKEI, George Takei, known for his role in “Star Trek” and his activism.
• Tinge: HUE, A shade or color.
• Small-batch: ARTISANAL, Made in limited quantities, often by hand.
• Used car concern: RUST, Corrosion that can affect older vehicles.
• Florida __: KEYS, A chain of islands off the coast of Florida.
• Get together: HANG, To spend time with friends or family.
• Online journal: BLOG, A website where personal or professional thoughts are posted.
• Assistant: AIDE, A person who helps or supports someone.
• Former Chief Justice Warren: EARL, Earl Warren, the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.
• Word in many a YouTube title: FAIL, Used to indicate a video of a mishap or mistake.
• Little pest: GNAT, A small flying insect that can be annoying.
• D&D monster: OGRE, A large and fearsome creature in Dungeons & Dragons.
• I’m an open book Reddit sesh: AMA, Ask Me Anything, a popular interactive session on Reddit.
• Squarespace creations: WEBSITES, Online platforms created using Squarespace.
• Heavy-duty cooler brand: IGLOO, A brand known for its robust coolers.
• Venture: FORAY, An initial attempt or excursion into a new area or activity.
• What’s __ for you?: INIT, Short for “in it,” meaning involved or interested.
• Sitar ridge: FRET, A raised part on the neck of a stringed instrument.
• Hasty: RASH, Done without careful consideration.
• Wax closure: SEAL, A closure made by melting wax to secure a document.
• Harper of No Country for Old Men: TESS, Tess Harper, an actress known for her role in the film.
• French Riviera city: NICE, A city in the south of France known for its Mediterranean coast.
• Iowa state tree: OAK, The designated state tree of Iowa.
• Many a Lagunitas brew briefly: IPA, India Pale Ale, a type of beer brewed by Lagunitas.
• Roberts who was one of NPR’s Founding Mothers: COKIE, Cokie Roberts, a journalist and commentator.
• Helmet clip spot: CHIN, The part of the helmet where a strap is secured.
• Result of standing up too fast: HEADRUSH, A dizzy sensation caused by a sudden change in posture.
• Six-packs sometimes: ABS, Abdominal muscles.
• Game day tops: JERSEYS, Shirts worn by athletes and fans on game day.
• Nathan’s __ hot dogs: FAMOUS, Referring to Nathan’s Famous, a well-known hot dog brand.
• Jumbo suffix: TRON, A suffix denoting something large or grand.
• Papua New Guinea region: OCEANIA, The region that includes Papua New Guinea.
• Cuzco’s country: PERU, The country where the city of Cuzco is located.
• Rescue as a pet: ADOPT, To take in an animal from a shelter.
• Don’t: TABOO, Something that is forbidden or prohibited.
• Off: AMISS, Something that is not quite right.
• In concert: ASONE, Acting together harmoniously.
• Rides: LIFTS, Another term for giving someone a ride or transportation.
• Balance sheet entries: DEBTS, Liabilities or amounts owed.
• Cuzco attraction: RUINS, Ancient remains or structures found in Cuzco.
• Does the Tour du Mont Blanc say: TREKS, Long and challenging hikes or walks.
• Bold: SASSY, Confident and cheeky.
• Crockpot recipe: STEW, A dish made by slow-cooking ingredients in a pot.
• The Lovebirds actress Rae: ISSA, Issa Rae, known for her role in the film “The Lovebirds.”
• Derive (from): STEM, To originate from.
• Chatter: JAW, To talk incessantly.
• Holiday party serving: NOG, Short for eggnog, a traditional holiday drink.