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LA TIMES CROSSWORD JUNE 8 2024 ANSWERS (SATURDAY)

Constructed by: Emily Biegas & Sala Wanetick

• Emmy-winning sitcom created by Susan Harris: SOAP, A satirical soap opera parody that aired from 1977 to 1981.
• Held in suspense: BATED, To wait anxiously or with bated breath.
• Eats: GRUB, Slang for food.
• Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Parks: ARLO, A British artist known for their evocative lyrics and soulful music.
• She-Hulk actress Renée __ Goldsberry: ELISE, Renée Elise Goldsberry is known for her role in the Marvel series.
• Decor do-over informally: RENO, Short for renovation.
• Prosaic: UNORIGINAL, Lacking in originality, commonplace.
• Parroted: APED, To mimic or imitate closely.
• My pleasure: DONTMENTIONIT, A polite response to thanks.
• Stresses in a way: ITERATES, To say or do something repeatedly.
• The quicksand of reason per George Sand: VANITY, Excessive pride in oneself, considered detrimental.
• Coolers for short: ACS, Abbreviation for air conditioners.
• Real mensch: GEM, A person of integrity and honor.
• Lav: LOO, British slang for bathroom.
• Piedmont product: ASTI, Italian sparkling wine from the Piedmont region.
• City in French Flanders: LILLE, A city in northern France.
• Bother: IRK, To annoy or irritate.
• Question of when: WHATSTODAYSDATE, An inquiry about the current date.
• Peachy: AOK, Everything is fine.
• Tell me you didn’t: OHGOD, An expression of disbelief or disappointment.
• Singles: ONES, Denomination of currency.
• Wrath: IRE, Intense anger.
• Prefix with diversity: BIO, Relating to life or biological processes.
• Compass rose dir.: SSW, Abbreviation for south-southwest.
• Next week on … segment: TEASER, A preview of upcoming events or shows.
• Most tidy: CLEANEST, The most clean or orderly.
• Crunchy snack: HARDSHELLTACO, A type of taco with a crisp shell.
• Uh no: ASIF, Expression of disbelief or skepticism.
• March Madness stage: ELITEEIGHT, The round of eight teams in the NCAA basketball tournament.
• Garden veggie: CUKE, Short for cucumber.
• Gulf of Aden republic: YEMEN, A country in the Arabian Peninsula.
• Idea shared by many: MEME, A cultural idea or trend spread via the internet.
• Prefix on many Chinese brand names: EVER, A common prefix in Chinese brand names, implying longevity.
• Swelling: EDEMA, Medical term for fluid retention in tissues.
• Winged figure in Piccadilly Circus: EROS, Statue of the Greek god of love in London.
• Riyadh resident: SAUDI, A person from Saudi Arabia.
• … unless you think otherwise: ORNOT, A phrase used to offer an alternative.
• Solo: ALONE, To be by oneself.
• Hanging in a drawing room: PORTRAIT, A painting or photograph of a person.
• Brings about: BEGETS, To cause or produce.
• Dress shape: ALINE, A dress style that flares out from the waist.
• Colors: TINTS, Shades or variations of colors.
• Actor Morales: ESAI, Esai Morales, known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
• Cole Porter biopic starring Kevin Kline: DELOVELY, A film about the life of composer Cole Porter.
• Wood flooring feature: GRAIN, The natural pattern in wood.
• Coldly calculating: REPTILIAN, Showing lack of emotion or warmth.
• Ceci n’est pas __ pipe: UNE, From René Magritte’s famous painting, “The Treachery of Images.”
• Compact figure?: BOD, Slang for body.
• Big Apple output: IMAC, A product made by Apple Inc.
• William and Mary: NAMES, Refers to the names of the monarchs or the college.
• Decadent cake: TORTE, A rich, layered cake.
• Joins the team?: YOKES, To harness or join together.
• Hefty alternative: GLAD, Brand of trash bags.
• Keep an eye out for: AWAIT, To wait in anticipation.
• Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the __: SHORE, Title of a novel by Haruki Murakami.
• Beat it: TAKEAHIKE, An idiom meaning to go away.
• Letterhead image maybe: LOGO, A graphic symbol representing a company.
• Terse oath: IDO, A short declaration, often used in marriage ceremonies.
• Composed: SOBER, Calm and controlled.
• Chakra that signifies the unconscious mind: THIRDEYE, The sixth chakra in Hindu tradition.
• Quiet stretch: DOWNTIME, Period of relaxation or inactivity.
• Singer dubbed the Tejano Madonna: SELENA, Famous Mexican-American singer.
• Prime Day event: SALE, Annual sales event by Amazon.
• More cautious: SAFER, Less risky.
• Ring: CHIME, A sound made by a bell or a clock.
• Who cares what they do: LETEM, Slang for “let them.”
• More than ready: EAGER, Very enthusiastic or excited.
• Poor sap: SCHMO, Slang for a foolish or gullible person.
• Uh yeah: TOTES, Slang for “totally.”
• __ dog: SLED, A dog trained to pull a sled.
• Part of LGBTQIA+ or 10-J-Q-K-A: ACE, Can refer to asexuality or a playing card rank.
• Tucson or Santa Fe: SUV, Types of sport utility vehicles named after cities.