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Constructed by: Sala Wanetick & Emily Biegas

Edited by: Patti Varol

Today’s Reveal Answer: Christian Rock

Themed answers are ROCK songs, the titles of which end with a word associated with CHRISTIANITY:

• 52A Bible camp genre, or what the answers to the starred clues could be mistaken for? : CHRISTIAN ROCK

• 20A *Depeche Mode song with the lyric “Reach out and touch faith” : PERSONAL JESUS
• 25A *Bon Jovi song with the lyric “Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear” : LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER
• 44A *Hozier song with the lyric “I’ll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies” : TAKE ME TO CHURCH

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5A Ryder Cup org. : PGA

The Ryder Cup trophy was donated to the sport of golf by Samuel Ryder, an English entrepreneur. Ryder made his money selling garden seeds in small packets. He only took up golf when he was in his fifties but became quite the enthusiast and eventually donated the trophy in 1927, when it was valued at 100 guineas. The Ryder Cup is a biennial tournament played between teams from the US and Europe.

15A “Toy Story” dinosaur : REX

In the excellent Pixar film “Toy Story”, Rex is a tyrannosaurus, and a pretty clumsy one at that. He is voiced by actor Wallace Shawn, whose name is perhaps less familiar than his face. Shawn played the neighbor on “The Cosby Show” as well as many, many other supporting characters on TV and the big screen.

17A Totalitarian control : IRON RULE

Totalitarianism differs somewhat from authoritarian regimes, at least by definition. In the latter, the ruling entity is concerned mainly with political power, and so a degree of freedom exists for the populace. Totalitarian regimes not only enforce political control, but also control of the economy, education, as well social and private life.

19A Heartless fellow in Oz? : TIN MAN

Actor Jack Haley played the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz”. Haley was the second choice for the role, as it was originally given to Buddy Ebsen (who later played Jed Clampett in “The Beverly Hillbillies”). Ebsen was being “painted up” as the Tin Man when he had an extreme, near-fatal reaction from inhaling the aluminum dust makeup that was being used. When Haley took over, the makeup was changed to a paste, but it was still uncomfortable and caused him to miss the first four days of shooting due to a reaction in his eyes. During filming, Haley must have made good friends with the movie’s star, Judy Garland, as years later Jack’s son married Judy’s daughter, Liza Minnelli.

20A *Depeche Mode song with the lyric “Reach out and touch faith” : PERSONAL JESUS

The 1989 song “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode was inspired by Priscilla Presley’s book “Elvis and Me”. Songwriter Martin Gore explained that the song is about being a “Jesus for somebody else, someone to give you hope and care”, and how that dynamic often plays out in relationships, much like Elvis was for Priscilla.

24A Bird with large green eggs : EMU

Emu eggs are very large, with a thick shell that is dark-green in color. One emu egg weighs about the same as a dozen chicken eggs. It is the male emu that incubates the eggs. The incubation period lasts about 8 weeks, during which time the male neither eats nor drinks, just lapping up any morning dew that is nearby. While incubating a clutch of eggs, male emus lose about a third of their weight.

25A *Bon Jovi song with the lyric “Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear” : LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER

1986’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” was destined to become Bon Jovi’s signature song. It became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on both the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

33A “Home on the Range” animal : ANTELOPE

“Where the deer and the antelope play” is a line from the classic western song “Home on the Range”. There aren’t any antelopes native to North America, so the reference in the song is to the pronghorn, which is sometimes referred to as the pronghorn antelope and is actually related to the horse.

37A “The Marvelous __ Maisel” : MRS

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a comedy drama TV show set in the late fifties and early sixties. The title character, played by Rachel Brosnahan, is a New York housewife who opts for a career as a standup comedian.

38A Phil or Lil of “Rugrats,” e.g. : TWIN

“Rugrats” is an animated TV series created for Nickelodeon. The series focuses on a group of toddlers; most prominently—Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, and twins Phil and Lil. “Rugrats” was the longest-running Nickelodeon animated series until that record was surpassed by “SpongeBob SquarePants” in 2012.

39A Vinegar that may be drizzled over caprese salad : BALSAMIC

A Caprese salad (“insalata caprese” in Italian) is a relatively simple, but delicious, salad comprising sliced mozzarella and tomatoes, with sweet basil and seasoned with salt and olive oil. It is thought the dish originated on the island of Capri, hence the name “Caprese”. I am a huge fan …

44A *Hozier song with the lyric “I’ll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies” : TAKE ME TO CHURCH

Singer-songwriter Hozier wrote and recorded his debut single “Take Me to Church” in the attic of his parents’ home in County Wicklow, Ireland. A struggling musician at the time, he spent three months writing the song. The powerful black-and-white music video, filmed for only €1,500, depicts a gay couple and the violent homophobic attack they endure. The video’s viral success led to Hozier signing with major record labels. “Take Me to Church” became a global hit, topping charts in 12 countries and reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also Spotify’s most-streamed song of 2014, with 87 million listens.

50A In medias __ : RES

“In medias res” is a Latin phrase that translates as “into the middle of things”. We use “in medias res” to describe a literary technique in which a story starts at some point other than the beginning of the plot.

56A Narrow waterway : STRAIT

A strait (str.) is a narrow waterway connecting two large bodies of water. It might be considered the opposite of an isthmus, which is a narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses. Straits often have significant economic and geopolitical significance, as they can form choke points for maritime traffic. Examples are the Strait of Hormuz (connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman) and the Strait of Gibraltar (connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea).

61A Filmmaker Buñuel : LUIS

Luis Buñuel was a Spanish and Mexican filmmaker who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His works were known for their avant-garde surrealism and political commentary. His film “Viridiana” (1961), which criticized the Francoist dictatorship, won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Buñuel’s final film, “That Obscure Object of Desire” (1977), earned him the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director. And, he was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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2D Lucky Charms, e.g. : CEREAL

Lucky Charms is a General Mills breakfast cereal that first hit the shelves in 1964. The initial idea was to produce a cereal that brought to mind charms on a charm bracelet. The cereal’s mascot is a leprechaun whose original name was L. C. Leprechaun, then Sir Charms, and finally Lucky the Leprechaun.

3D Jacob who played Elvis in “Priscilla” : ELORDI

Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor who gained widespread recognition for his role as Noah Flynn in “The Kissing Booth” film trilogy. More recently, he took on the iconic role of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s 2023 film “Priscilla”.

Sofia Coppola’s 2023 biographical drama “Priscilla” is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me”. The film centers on Priscilla’s perspective of her complicated romantic relationship with Elvis, beginning when she was 14 and he was 24. Notably, the film does not feature Elvis Presley’s original music on its soundtrack, because his estate withheld music rights.

6D Tartufo ingredient : GELATO

Tartufo is a traditional Italian dessert that is named for its resemblance to the prized truffle (“tartufo” in Italian). It’s typically a ball of one or two flavors of gelato, often with a melted chocolate, fruit syrup, or frozen fruit center (like a cherry), all encased in a shell of chocolate or cocoa. Never had one, but it sounds delicious …

7D Olympic jump : AXEL

An axel is a forward take-off jump in figure skating. The maneuver was first performed by Norwegian Axel Paulsen at the 1882 World Figure Skating championships.

11D Units of resistance : OHMS

The unit of electrical resistance is the ohm (with the symbol omega) named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm. Ohm was the guy who established experimentally that the amount of current flowing through a circuit is directly proportional to the voltage applied, (V=IR) a relationship that every school kid knows as Ohm’s Law.

12D __ urchin : SEA

Sea urchins are globular, spiny creatures found just about everywhere in the ocean. The “roe” of a sea urchin is eaten as a delicacy in several cuisines around the world. In a sushi restaurant, the sea urchin roe is called “uni”. The term “roe” normally means “fish eggs”, but in the case of the sea urchin it refers to the gonads of both the male and female.

18D Bird with small blue eggs : ROBIN

The American robin has a reddish-orange breast. This coloring gave the bird its name, due to the similarity to the European robin. The two species are not in fact related, with the American robin being a thrush, and its European cousin an Old World flycatcher. It is the American robin that famously lays light-blue eggs.

21D Mom __ : JEANS

“Mom jeans” and “dad jeans” are not-so-nice names for high-waisted jeans, jeans usually worn by older women and men.

26D Sonnets, odes, et al. : VERSE

A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific structure and rhyming scheme. A popular rhyming scheme for what is known as the Italian sonnet is ABBA, ABBA, CDECDE. Compare this with the Shakespearean sonnet which rhymes as ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG.

30D Prefix with center : EPI-

The epicenter is the point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the focus of an earthquake.

31D “__ Faire”: 2024 HBO docuseries : REN

The 2024 HBO docuseries “Ren Faire” focuses on the eccentric world of the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest Renaissance fair. It chronicles the power struggle and succession plans for the festival after its 85-year-old founder, George Coulam, known as “King George”, announces his retirement. The series follows three individuals vying to take over his kingdom: a pickle merchant, a hot dog vendor, and Coulam’s second-in-command.

34D SNAP system : EBT

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is a system that allows government benefit recipients to access their funds through a debit-like card. It is primarily used for programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

40D Ferrera of “Barbie” : AMERICA

America Ferrera is an actress best known for playing the title role in the TV comedy “Ugly Betty”. She is a smart lady and earned herself a presidential scholarship to study at the University of Southern California. However, Ferrera dropped out just one semester shy of graduating when she decided to turn her full attention to her role in “Ugly Betty”.

45D __ Mai: city in northern Thailand : CHIANG

Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and is located about 435 miles north of the capital of Bangkok. The name “Chiang Mai” translates as “new city”.

46D Hybrid pastry since 2013 : CRONUT

A cronut is a pastry that resembles a doughnut but is made using a croissant-like dough. It is filled with cream and deep-fried in grapeseed oil. It is a relatively new pastry, having been invented by New York bakery owner Dominique Ansel in 2013. The term “cronut” is a portmanteau of “croissant” and “doughnut”.

51D Ambiguous recipe amount : SKOSH

“Skosh” is a slang term meaning “a little bit”. It was originally military slang that came out of the Korean War. “Skosh” derives from the Japanese word “sukoshi” which translates as “few, little, some”.

53D Aesop racer : HARE

“The Tortoise and the Hare” is perhaps the most famous fable attributed to Aesop. The cocky hare takes a nap during a race against the tortoise, and the tortoise sneaks past the finish line for the win while his speedier friend is sleeping.

57D Colicchio of “Top Chef” : TOM

Tom Colicchio is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who turns up a lot on television. He is a judge on the Food Network reality show “Top Chef”, and he has also appeared on “Iron Chef America” and “The View”. Colicchio made it into the news in 2009 when he saved the life of someone choking, by using the Heimlich maneuver. The person choking was cookbook author and food journalist Joan Nathan.