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Housesitting

◆◆ · By JeffsPuzzles · Published 2022-12-03T08:32:34.256Z

Constructor's Note
When solved, the circled letters and central design reveal a common expression. The answers around the edges of the puzzle relate to the expression. Apologies in advance for my limited artistic abilities and a bit of less-than-ideal fill that was necessitated by the grid design.
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  • Randy Hunt 21:26 · 2022-12-03T10:28:43.190Z
    Super relaxing theme, Jeff.
    1A
    Do nothing, as this grid illustrates
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    Across
    1. 1A
      Do nothing, as this grid illustrates
    2. 5A
      Treat yourself to a ___
    3. 10A
      Pick up the latest Ian McEwan
    4. 14A
      Aloud
    5. 15A
      Type of colorful shirt
    6. 16A
      Othello antagonist
    7. 17A
      10 Across in French (or outdated Italian money)
    8. 18A
      Clean the floor again
    9. 19A
      Abe or Teddy, e.g.
    10. 20A
      Tease, in a way
    11. 23A
      Inflation meas.
    12. 24A
      Ending with spec- or mater-
    13. 25A
      Most docile
    14. 29A
      The "Georgia Peach"
    15. 34A
      Where Georgia is, in part
    16. 35A
      Banned apple spray
    17. 36A
      Books following Samuel
    18. 39A
      Trap
    19. 40A
      Cause of both gut health and gut distress
    20. 41A
      "Below" in a cite
    21. 42A
      Plus
    22. 43A
      Take a load off
    23. 45A
      Common "house wrap" used in construction
    24. 46A
      Common solvent
    25. 49A
      ____ Madre
    26. 52A
      Abel seaman? (Think Australia)
    27. 56A
      It doesn't mean "which"
    28. 57A
      Some art deco pieces
    29. 59A
      Small step
    30. 61A
      Partner of haws
    31. 62A
      La ___ (Milan opera house)
    32. 63A
      Star Trek TNG counselor
    33. 64A
      ___ does it
    34. 65A
      See 56 Down
    35. 66A
      ____ loose
    Down
    1. 1D
      Synonym of 1 Across
    2. 2D
      Common Dutch name that sounds like a common Hebrew name
    3. 3D
      Worldwide fashion retailer headquartered in Spain
    4. 4D
      Hgt.
    5. 5D
      Vassar neighbor
    6. 6D
      Greek version of "Helen" (and the title of a David Yates movie that flopped big time)
    7. 7D
      Titles for some monks, and name for some who are far from monks
    8. 8D
      "Yes indeed," in French (the "yes" comes at the end)
    9. 9D
      Expresses oneself toward, as a yorkie might
    10. 10D
      Like a good avocado, for a brief moment in time
    11. 11D
      Deserve
    12. 12D
      Becomes 10 Down, maybe
    13. 13D
      Nap
    14. 21D
      Short records
    15. 22D
      Toilet paper measure
    16. 25D
      With 33 Down, rest
    17. 26D
      Big name in sports shoes
    18. 27D
      Mythological Cretan king with a labyrinth
    19. 28D
      Bird on the Mexican flag
    20. 30D
      Clever
    21. 31D
      Successor to Haakon VI of Denmark and Norway (he shares a name but not a spelling with a recent Norwegian king)
    22. 32D
      Dance studio fixture
    23. 33D
      See 25 Down
    24. 37D
      Instrument for George Harrison
    25. 38D
      Way out
    26. 39D
      URL destinations
    27. 43D
      Activity that might yield 39 Down
    28. 44D
      "____ the Truth" (classic game show)
    29. 47D
      Get louder, musically (abbr.)
    30. 48D
      Reedy, as a voice
    31. 49D
      Mets home before Citi Field, familiarly
    32. 50D
      Big name in pet food
    33. 51D
      Online craft spot
    34. 53D
      SAT subject
    35. 54D
      Razor handle?
    36. 55D
      High ____
    37. 56D
      With 60 Down and 65 Across, classic movie about an aging group of college friends, which would be a good alternative title for this puzzle
    38. 58D
      Mai follower
    39. 60D
      See 56 Down
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