1 . Dangerous biters 5 . Aspersion 9 . Bet 13 . “ Beat it !” 14 . Breezy 15 . Feather , zoologically 16 . “ La Scala di ___” ( Rossini opera ) 17 . Pessimism 19 . Short postscript to a literary work 21 . Cave dwellers 22 . Charger 23 . Rents to a new tenant 24 . Occasions where people gather to say goodbye to others 28 . Ace 29 . Crumb 30 . Indian dish 32 . Become unhinged 35 . Bank 37 . Hint 39 . U . S . Island territory in Micronesia 41 . Colors 43 . One who goes for the gold ? 45 . Chain letters ? 46 . Appropriate 48 . Link 50 . Nervous disorder marked by spasms of limbs or face

53 . Take over , in a way 54 . Edible viscera of an animal 55 . To make someone nervous 58 . Happening from a result of something else 60 . Detective , at times 61 . Haunted house sounds 62 . “___ on Down the Road ” 63 . Fencing sword 64 . Engine knock 65 . Become friendlier 66 . Medical advice , often

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1 . Like a judge 2 . Invested with royal authority 3 . Without fidgeting 4 . Went bad 5 . Caroled 6 . In ___ of 7 . Advocate 8 . Scandinavian shag rug 9 . _____ _____ and prosper ( 2 words ) 10 . Cartoon art 11 . Atlas enlargement 12 . Curses 15 . Projecting body part

18 . Ball field covering 20 . Aroma 25 . ___ Tuesday ( Mardi Gras ) 26 . Al dente 27 . Flight segment 31 . Clearasil target 33 . A recording of sound 34 . Large , diverse collections 36 . A small animal between the age of 1 and 2 38 . Moray , e . g . 40 . Short cape 42 . Hightails it 44 . Dash 47 . “ Soap ” family name 49 . Go this way and that

50 . Monkey 51 . Asian capital 52 . People of ancient Italy occupying Campania 55 . Its motto is “ Industry ” 56 . Astronaut ’ s insignia 57 . Knocked off , in a way 59 . After expenses

Find the Crossword and Word Search answers on Page 17 of this week ’ s issue .

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a beloved TV dad . Using the hints E = I and G = S , decipher the clues to name the character .

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U E F J U X R

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K J N M C Q E G R

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G R Z E K R

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K I Z E Q L

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B I G G E J Q I E X

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He is a husband and father of eight residing in Sacramento : ____________________________________

Answers : 1 ) Widower , 2 ) Columnist , 3 ) Strict , 4 ) Caring , 5 ) Passionate , Tom Bradford

Assume Atmospheric Atoms Average Blade Brings Bubble Cages Chill Coins Consideration Daily Defend Delay Eagle Early Element Engine Erase Faded Finer

Floor Folks Geese Gently Issue Kinds Lever Loser Losing Lying Media Medium Named Neither Pence Picnic React Records Review Ships Shopped

Stamp Stiff Tense There Uncle Woman Worth

December 22 – January 19

Accidents happen , Capricorn . There ’ s no reason to get bent out of shape unless you know for certain what happened was intentional . A gift arrives .

March 21 – April 19

Now , now , Aries . You know that friend is not reliable , so don ’ t be surprised if they bail again . You might want to have a backup plan just in case .

June 22 – July 22

Cranky Cancer . Patience runs out this week , and your attitude sours . Lucky for you , a trip is on the horizon that will improve your frame of mind .

September 23 – October 22

Loving Libra . You ’ re a warm , kindhearted soul , and people like to be around you because of that . Don ’ t be surprised if your home is volunteered for an event .

January 20 – February 18

Doggone it , Aquarius . You ’ re duped again . It ’ s fine to be trusting , but don ’ t be naive . Some people do not have your best interests at heart .

April 20 – May 20

Hope for the best , Taurus , and all will go well at an upcoming event . A friend ’ s melodrama continues . Bow out before you get sucked in for good .

July 23 – August 22

Feel like you ’ re looking for a needle in a haystack , Leo ? That ’ s because you are ! Is it really worth your time ? Find out before you go any further .

October 23 – November 21

Torn , Scorpio ? So is someone else . Put your heads together and see if you can ’ t come up with a solution . A business venture begins with a bold move .

February 19 – March 20

Pace yourself , Pisces . There is only so much to go around . A duty calls . Get to it , and don ’ t be afraid to accept an offer of help . An email says it all .

May 21 – June 21

Heartache is a part of life , even for a young friend . Be there for them Gemini , and plan something fun to take their mind off their troubles .

August 23 – September 22

Bring it on ! That ’ s your motto this week , Virgo . There is nothing you can ’ t accomplish . A loved one has an amazing idea . Say so and boost their confidence .

November 22 – December 21

Your finances take a beating early in the week , only to bounce back big time . Celebrate with a night out on the town . Gifts all around , Sagittarius .