Old Puzzles

Across Clues Answers 1a “Magic” items for Jack, in a classic fairy tale BEANS 6a What the “A” stands for in A/V AUDIO 7a Political ally who receives corrupt benefits CRONY 8a “Uh-uh” NOPE 9a Cutesy suffix with “best” EST DOWN Clues Answers 1d Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap

Across Clues Answers 1a ___ to pay (modern prompt) TAP 4a Helpful book genre HOWTO 6a Source of the headline “Study: Dolphins Not So Intelligent on Land,” with “The” ONION 7a Summer forecast SUNNY 8a Curvy shape ESS DOWN Clues Answers 1d The sisters on “Sister, Sister” or the brothers on “Property Brothers” TWINS 2d

Across Clues Answers 1a Flatten, informally SMUSH 6a African mammal that can weigh up to 10,000 pounds HIPPO 7a “___ next time!” UNTIL 8a Add fuel to, as a fire STOKE 9a Really talked (up) HYPED DOWN Clues Answers 1d “Quiet!” SHUSH 2d Like many green mouthwashes MINTY 3d Request that precedes “down low …