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ACROSS 1. They might clutch their pearls 6. “The ReidOut” channel 11. Includes in the email chain 14. Archaeological dig discovery 15. Autombile company with a caliper in its logo 16. Sushi fish 17. “Amazing! ... I’m stunned silent” 18. Teak or cedar, e.g. 20. Suffix with neat, beat or peace 21. Raqqa’s nation 22. Man’s name one way, citrus fruit the other 23. Squeeze alongside 25. One who devours the super deluxe reissues, e.g. 26. ___ bib 27. Governor DeSantis 28. Panorama capturer, for short 30. Levi’s Stadium player, for short 31. Org. with a “100 Years … 100 Movies” list 32. League co-founded by Babe Zaharias 34. #1 35. Parting lines? 40. Tea serving 41. “The Wizard of Oz” actor 42. Handy pencil holder 44. Light hair color 47. It may be passed for cash 48. “Yes” in congress 49. “I know there are lyrics here but damned if I remember them” 50. Dossier letters 53. Antiquated “Greetings, guv’nor” 55. Automobile company with four rings in its logo 56. Caramel candies 58. Box score letters 59. Ghost realm 61. Abstract expressionist painter Cy 63. Casual top 64. Rasta’s lock 65. “Futurama” cyclops 66. Early decision applicants: Abbr. 67. Signs off on 68. Got nourishment from DOWN 1. Gooey, chewy sandwich 2. Make it an even 100, say 3. Military rank indicator 4. Become conscious of systemic societal problems 5. Dallas-to-Houston dir. 6. Actor William H. ___ 7. Neckpiece for the winter 8. Region along the Nile 9. Beach Boy Wilson 10. Fire 11. Selina Kyle’s alter ego in the DC Universe 12. Trick or treat, e.g. 13. One moving laterally 19. More spooky 21. Grab quickly without thinking 23. “Golden” time 24. Apple storage system 29. Booker T’s backup band, with “the” 30. Assets minus liabilities 33. “___ I’m saying is ...” 34. Expresses irritation 36. Titan legend Steve 37. “This Jacuzzi is exactly the right temperature” 38. Final resting place? 39. Greet vocally 43. ___ Speedwagon 44. Turns up at full volume 45. “Time After Time” singer 46. Songs the ‘rents dance to 50. Museum display 51. Bibimbap country 52. Put to rest 54. French military force 57. Every other number 60. “This guy, right here, sign me up!” 61. Minnesota cager 62. TV chef Martin ___ who “Can Cook”
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The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “New Year’s Day – Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin _______ with them.”
—Mark Twain
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