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◆◆ · By JeffsPuzzles · Published 2022-10-01T15:12:10.364Z

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  • JeffsPuzzles constructor · 2022-10-01T15:13:57.134Z
    This one started with the clue/answer pair at 18 Across18AWhen words collide?[-----------].  23 Down23DIs a catalytic converter, maybe?[-----------] went in shortly thereafter, and it’s one of my favorite clue/answer pairs in any of my puzzles, if you'll excuse the self-pat on the back. 
    51 Down51DAltamira or Lascaux, e.g.[----]’s clue (“Altamira or Lascaux, e.g.”) references something on my bucket list that I’ll never be able to fulfill.  I’m fascinated by physical anthropology, and the art in these locations could illustrate the dictionary definition of “evocative.”  Alas, they’re closed to the public, so I’ll have to content myself with listening to the second track on The Royal Scam (link here: youtube.com/watch?v=m_5MtGCWImE&ab_channel=SteelyDan-Topic ), where Steely Dan captures some of the magic.
    • SporcleMirror 🤓15:38 · 2022-10-01T16:39:09.873Z
      The PORTMANTEAU18AWhen words collide?[-----------] clue was so good (my favorite clue!) that it felt like it had to be the seed entry (though at first I thought the seeds were the crossing 15s). I got the converter part in the 23D23DIs a catalytic converter, maybe?[-----------] clue, but I'm not sure I get the "catalytic" bit.
      53D53DFlowering plant that sounds like a pirate's drink order[----] was the last mistake I had to correct. When I got there it felt like "Altamira" and "Lascaux" were just two random last names I didn't know, so I confidently typed in DAVE.
      SLOG40AToil[----] is what today's LA Times themeless felt like, but definitely not this puzzle!
      • Larry Edelstein 🤓6:35 · 2022-10-03T23:50:53.819Z
        I want to check out those places too. 18A18AWhen words collide?[-----------], yes, a high point.
      • SporcleMirror 🤓15:38 · 2022-10-01T16:42:54.957Z
        Also it feels like I'm feeling repetitive today. A bit like LYESOAP46ARedundant description of a certain cleaning product (which almost always contains the descriptor)[-------] perhaps.
        • JeffsPuzzles constructor · 2022-10-01T18:05:27.543Z
          Entertaining responses from you, as always (no pressure!)! I intended the "catalytic" to mean spurring change (definitely less common than the chemical meaning)
        • Wally 21:28 · 2022-10-02T03:16:29.884Z
          Incredible grid. Really good clues too, as always.
          • JeffsPuzzles constructor · 2022-10-02T12:17:11.266Z
            Thanks!
          • Glenn Scheyd 🤓15:09 · 2022-10-03T20:16:51.022Z
            So many great clues. Excellent puzzle.
            • JeffsPuzzles constructor · 2022-10-03T23:03:42.745Z
              Thanks so much!
            Play today's daily mini crossword
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            Yorkshire ____ (valley-filled national park in England)
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            1. 1A
              Yorkshire ____ (valley-filled national park in England)
            2. 6A
              Gerund maker
            3. 9A
              Sanction
            4. 13A
              ______ oneself (upset)
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              "Geeksta" rap
            6. 16A
              Hoffman/Beatty mega-flop that shares a name with a Babylonian goddess
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              Blended breakfast, some times
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              When words collide?
            9. 20A
              Rented
            10. 21A
              Relegation for some co-authors
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              Watson's breakthrough role
            12. 24A
              Like rotundas, usually
            13. 26A
              Bleed
            14. 27A
              "___ con dios" (farewell)
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              Father of Hector and Paris
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              How bad choices may be made
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              Stress reducer
            18. 38A
              Humble, practical types, according to astrologers
            19. 39A
              Restaurant sign responding to a non-existent "syndrome"
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              Toil
            21. 41A
              "Little ___" (Ronnie and the Daytonas song akin to the Beach Boys' "409")
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              Dissuade
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              Redundant description of a certain cleaning product (which almost always contains the descriptor)
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              Chill
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              Law that's brought health insurance to millions (acronym)
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              "I wouldn't hold my breath"
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              It's seen in Italy
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              Enable (or ban) development
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              NBC's 8H, e.g.
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              Was driven, in a way
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              "Appreciated"
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              Urge
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              Enero y Febrero, e.g.
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              Spaniard considered the first European to cross the Mississippi River
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              Spiritual retreat
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              Toe, cutesily
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              It's good but not Gouda
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              Buona ___
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              Task for one who knows how to score?
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              _____ lion (monster killed by Heracles)
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              Creak
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              10, at times
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              Cabbage that sounds like it should have dark eyes
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              India Simpson's middle name
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              Fling
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              Bird or human, e.g.
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              NIckname formed by removing "las"
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              In linguistics and other fields, model used to make predictions based on sequence samples
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              Is a catalytic converter, maybe?
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              Early Bond movie
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              Affirmative-sounding prog rock band
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              NCR product
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              Some gov't investigators
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              Scientist familiar with current events?
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              FINRA predecessor
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              Walgreens rival
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              It's slippery but may be refined
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              Pelvic floor problem
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              Some bird houses
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              Vezina Trophy recipient
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              Famous Bengali poet/playwright/composer
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              "InformationWeek" and "Computerworld," e.g.
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              Extended a meter, e.g.
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              Words to a backstabber
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              Like a glade or a gangster
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              Play parts or plays parts
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              Altamira or Lascaux, e.g.
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              Flowering plant that sounds like a pirate's drink order
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              Neuwirth or Rexha
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              BBC competitor
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