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◆ · By Chris Derrick · Published 2022-06-28T00:17:37.395Z

Constructor's Note
The four thematic answers are sports themed and the puzzle generally leans towards sports-related clues.
In this puzzle I'm picturing play-by-play broadcasters excitedly shouting the thematic answers, which is why I styled the clues as I did. Since it's already a sports puzzle, I also leaned into some sports references for the other clues. - CD
Chris Derrick
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  • Mike D 2s · 2022-06-28T14:11:16.960Z
    Fun!
    • JeffsPuzzles 🤓3:51 · 2022-06-28T15:18:20.738Z
      Really enjoyed this! Most constructors shy away from sports-related content for some reason. And good timing on ADAM Wainwright, who pitched another gem last night and is essentially ageless.
      • Chris Derrick constructor · 2022-06-28T16:10:20.178Z
        I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate the feedback. I have another puzzle with a baseball angle I'm adding today. Wainwright, Yadi, and Pujols -- what year is it?
        • JeffsPuzzles 🤓3:51 · 2022-06-28T18:58:38.539Z
          It's great - makes me feel not so old (I'm a Nats fan and thus can root for the equally ageless Nelson Cruz).
      Play today's daily mini crossword
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      Neighbor of Colombia
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      Across
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        Neighbor of Colombia
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        Token of antiquity
      3. 10A
        Where you might find 38 Across
      4. 14A
        Leave out
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        Half of Hispaniola
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        Shirt option
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        Nick-at-___
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        Booted a grounder
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        Praiseful poem
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        "Four more cross the plate!"
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        Wipe clean
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        Lead-in to chef or vide
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        Alternative to lager
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        Besmirches
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        "What a stop!"
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        2 under par
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        Clearasil targets
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        Wrestler's goal
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        Singer tori
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        Image on the Lebanese flag
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        Schooner part
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        Retired Soviet space station
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        Former UN leader Kofi
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        Cafe handout
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        "He throws one down!"
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        Dental concern
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        Cereal grain
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        Bart and Maggie's sister
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        English town once known for its spa
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        "Did he break the plane . . .Yes!"
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        Cordelia's father
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        Fairway flub
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        Young Mayberry resident
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        "Agreed!"
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        Horror trilogy, with "the"
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        Google smart home offering
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        Desert-like
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        Useful quality
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        Citrus drinks
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        Retro Atari game
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        Islamic leader
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        Hollywood's Hayworth
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        Mess kit items
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        Asian macaque
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        Weaver and Monroe, for two
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        Old bucks in Bologna
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        Newsie's scoop
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        Spanish hero El ___
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        Future fungi
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        Kotb of "Today"
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        Saint-Louis et de la Cité
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        Do a bit of modeling
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        Finished
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        Some lodge members
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        Taiwanese electronics giant
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        Baseball feature
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        Language of Sri Lanka and southern India
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        Ancient Greek marketplace
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        Rapper Black
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        "Argo" setting
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        Set off to one side
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        One-time Windows offering
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        Key above shift
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        Princeton rival, familiarly
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        English king of Danish origin
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        Argentine soccer legend Diego
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        Long-time Cardinal Wainwright
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        Tigers all star Norm
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        Tied to the dock
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        You need one to get in
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        Alternative to a parry
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        Anna's sister in "Frozen"
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        Brandy flavor
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        Some Scandinavian natives
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        [sic]
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        Regatta gear
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        Newspaper sect.
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        Lay's competitor
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        Brooklyn squad
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        Place to be pampered
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