Quick Crossword

Across

1 *Kerouac novel 5 *Free 10 *Alert 14 Sea eagle 15 The Ivies, e.g. 16 Palm smartphone 17 John of “The Suicide Squad” 18 Running start? 20 Anthem with English and French lyrics 22 Eye surgery acronym 23 Univ. dorm figures 24 Jonathan Larson musical 26 Powerful Chevy 27 Celtic priest 29 Skewered snack in peanut sauce 31 __ Malnati’s: chain known for Chicago-style pizza 32 King and queen 34 Cassis cocktail 35 Safari shelter 36 Exciting but dangerous way to live, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers 39 Tough 42 In medias __ 43 Snapped out of a daydream, perhaps 46 Latin for “eggs” 47 Special talent 49 Jeans fabric 51 Curiosity and Opportunity 53 Scandinavian capital 55 Nashville awards org. 56 Words of empathy 57 Rat 59 Boast in a restaurant window 63 File’s partner 64 Poetic paeans 65 TikTok aesthetic 66 Spanish “east” 67 *Precisely 68 *Undecided 69 *Then and there

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1 *Officially 2 Vehicles of mine? 3 Fashion icon with a Fantasia fragrance line 4 Campus official 5 Throng 6 Scads 7 “Respect for Acting” writer Hagen 8 Teary, maybe 9 Dreyer’s partner in ice cream 10 Benchwarmers 11 Place to check for prints 12 Shackle 13 *Keeping watch 19 Perform amazingly, informally 21 Elizabeth who founded the Red Door salon 25 Grows fond of 26 What casino workers are always dealing with 28 Activewear brand 30 Even numbers? 33 Houston squad, casually 35 Head of Québec 37 R&B singer whose stage name is pronounced like a pronoun 38 Gal of “Red Notice” 39 *Imminent 40 California roll ingredient 41 Wreaks havoc on 44 Prepare for take-off? 45 __ cheese: Southern spread 47 Stew (over) 48 Brand that boasts 24-hour immunity support (C) 2023 Tribune Media Services 50 *Available for purchase 52 Shake an Etch A Sketch, say 54 Stock holder? 58 “__ chic!” 60 Call, as a game 61 Grow old 62 __ ear