Dustin

Garfield

Dilbert

Crankshaft

Blondie

Beetle Bailey

Frank & Ernest

Arlo & Janis

Alley Oop

Marmaduke Herman

The Born Loser

Dennis The Menace

The Family CircusModerately Confused

Lockhorns

ACROSS 1 They’re usually

crunched 5 Falls in torrents, say 10 Reach the Candy

Castle last, in Candy Land

14 Word of woe 15 Weasley family’s owl 16 Tehran’s land 17 Menu 19 Strong who voiced

Timmy Turner 20 Poles and Ukrainians 21 Summer top 23 Indent key 24 Make up (for) 25 Did major damage 28 Spy novelist Deighton 29 Actor Wilson 31 Hour that rhymes with

“wee” 32 Hera’s violent son 34 Sometimes-strapless

garment 35 Candy brand with

orange wrappers

36 Beatles hit whose title is sung after “She’s in love with me and ...”

39 Beethoven work for seven instruments

42 ___ leaf beetle (tree pest)

43 Beehive, e.g. 47 Poe’s middle name 48 Uncouth 50 Cartoon chihuahua 51 Sentry’s job 53 Speed skater Ohno 55 Pittsburgh winter hrs. 56 Person who’s always

fake? 57 Texting icon 58 Battleship successes 60 “Schitt’s Creek” star 64 For all time 65 Stuck together 66 Cold drink at

a theater 67 Successor of

Claudius 68 Sounds like a pig 69 Other, in Oaxaca

DOWN 1 Tiny bit of gel 2 Big-name celeb 3 Big brewski 4 Lion king? 5 Zebras at Lions

games? 6 Terrier’s sound 7 One of George

Gershwin’s brothers 8 Antivirus software

brand 9 Streamlined 10 On, as a lamp 11 Stumpers? 12 Big name in desserts 13 Allows 18 Rake ___ the coals 22 Consumed 24 What’s added to

“carte” 25 Wear down 26 Ready for action 27 What Brexit exits 30 Help with a holdup 33 Instrument in

Hindustani classical music

35 Lens holders 37 Wards (off) 38 Chef Bobby 39 Female grouse 40 Slippery 41 Dish that holds many

sushi rolls 44 Attribute to others, as

one’s feelings 45 Drop off 46 Sean Lennon’s mom 48 Puffy clouds 49 Indistinguishable 52 The “D” in UCSD 54 Roosevelt’s affliction 57 Extremities 59 Full theater sign 61 Word after “flare” or

“laser” 62 Startled cry 63 Vote of support

Look for the crossword answer in today’s advice section

ASTRO-GRAPHWEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020Adopt the latest trends and stay ahead of the competition. Do the research necessary to help you save money and get the best deals possi-ble this year. Focus on progress, and be ready to do the work and put in the time. Personal gain, love and physical fitness are favored. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Verify information you receive before sharing it with others. You’ll make a difference if you work meticulously and are mindful of others. Love, romance and self-improvements are favored. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will succeed if you are practical and intent on doing your best. Your diligence will win you praise as well as re-wards. Don’t sacrifice your dreams for anyone or anything. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Clear up uncertain-ties that stand in your way. Take a peaceful approach, even if someone else raises his or her voice. Handle things with care.SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Before you make an investment, be sure you can afford to put your money on the line. Look for safeguards to ensure that you only have to deliver what you agreed to do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don’t let someone manipulate you. Find common ground and a way to make your experience better. Romance is favored. Keep making progress. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Review an exciting prospect and formulate a plan to move

forward. A change at home or to a meaningful partnership will help ease a stressful situation. Physical activity is encouraged. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Look for a posi-tion or business arrangement that will allow you to use your skills to bring in more cash. Personal training, physical challenges and romance are priorities. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Slow down. If you push too hard or too fast, you’ll fall short. Avoid controversy at home and with close friends or relatives. Strive to get things done on time. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Listen and observe, but don’t buy into someone else’s plan. Consider what you can do on your own and how best to use your skills to get ahead. Romance is favored.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You know what you need and want. Set your sights and standards high. Consider who is on your side and who isn’t. Align yourself with like-minded people and reach for the stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don’t buy into gossip. Verify everything you hear and look for secrets, motives and underhandedness before you get involved in a joint venture. CANCER (June 21-July 22) An innovative approach to business deals and your personal life will help you excel. Share your thoughts to tweak someone’s interest. Don’t let a challenge stand in your way.

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