5/25/18 Answer Crosswords With Friends

5/25/18
Sports Fan Friday

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1A
Like ___ peas in a pod
Two

4A
In good shape physically
Fit

7A
Soft mineral in tailor’s chalk
Talc

11A
Noah’s boat
Ark

12A
Rest ___ (highway stopping place)
Area

14A
Cookie that’s crumbled on some sundaes
Oreo

15A
Mixologist’s workplace
Bar

16A
Pennsylvania-born Football Hall of Famer who attended the University of Pittsburgh: 2 wds.
Dan Marino

18A
Garden digging tool
Spade

20A
War for the Planet of the ___ (2017 movie)
Apes

21A
Cable channel that airs many NBA playoff games
ESPN

23A
Lugged around
Toted

27A
Herman Melville’s obsessed sea captain
Ahab

30A
Went over like ___ of bricks (was poorly received): 2 wds.
A Ton

32A
Metal to be refined
Ore

33A
With 35-Across Pennsylvania-born Football Hall of Famer who attended the University of Pittsburgh
Curtis

35A
See 33-Across
Martin

37A
Tree that’s almost the name of a ticklish Sesame Street Muppet
Elm

38A
Take part in an election
Vote

40A
Practical applications
Uses

41A
Japanese food often served with pickled ginger
Sushi

43A
On a single occasion
Once

45A
2018 or 2019
Year

47A
Litter box smells
Odors

51A
Pennsylvania-born Football Hall of Famer who attended the University of Pittsburgh: 2 wds.
Mike Ditka

55A
Trusted friend
Pal

56A
Word that ends a prayer
Amen

57A
Welcoming gifts at Honolulu International Airport
Leis

58A
Act your ___ (be mature)
Age

59A
Newfoundland dog in Peter Pan
Nana

60A
Took a chair
Sat

61A
Wasn’t behind in the standings
Led

1D
Small flaps on file folders
Tabs

2D
That’s a ___! (We’re done with filming!)
Wrap

3D
Fiber-rich pod vegetable
Okra

4D
Loses color over time
Fades

5D
Option for nest-egg investments: Abbr.
IRA

6D
Person who rents an apartment
Tenant

7D
Upper body
Torso

8D
All Things Considered host Shapiro
Ari

9D
Blue Bloods actor Cariou
Len

10D
Turtledove’s sound
Coo

13D
Rock concert blaster
Amp

17D
Insurance company named for an Italian volcano
Aetna

19D
Outstanding balance
Debt

22D
Old El ___ (Tex-Mex food brand)
Paso

24D
Pre-K attendees
Tots

25D
___ Canal (Albany-to-Buffalo waterway)
Erie

26D
Lairs for bears or lions
Dens

27D
Highest pair in many card games
Aces

28D
Online streaming option
Hulu

29D
A Farewell to ___ (Hemingway classic)
Arms

31D
Hint of things to come
Omen

34D
Like the outfield walls at Wrigley Field
Ivied

36D
Felt remorse over
Rued

39D
Rich cakes often covered in almonds
Tortes

42D
Striped or spotted scavenger animal of Africa
Hyena

44D
The ___ is clear! (It’s safe!)
Coast

46D
Be under the weather
Ail

48D
Birthstone for many Libras
Opal

49D
Road ___ (driver’s anger)
Rage

50D
Wheelless vehicle that travels on snow
Sled

51D
___ With a Plan (Matt LeBlanc sitcom)
Man

52D
Trust me ___ professional!: 2 wds.
Im A

53D
Male doll made by Mattel
Ken

54D
Seoul-based automaker
Kia