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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.