1 . Poker action 5 . 007 , for one 8 . Computer picture 12 . “ Mi chiamano Mimi ,” e . g . 13 . Gull-like bird 14 . “ The final frontier ” 15 . Chick ’ s sound 16 . Beach bird 17 . Lacks , briefly 18 . Children hunt for this on a holiday 20 . A chip , maybe 21 . Be bombastic 22 . “ Raiders of the Lost ___” 23 . Kind of beetle 26 . Headache helper 30 . “___ to Billie Joe ” 31 . It has points in Arizona 34 . ___ of the above 35 . A short street 37 . Hooter 38 . Obviously surprised 39 . ___ line ( major axis of an elliptical orbit )

40 . Ornament 42 . Something to chew 43 . Late son by marriage 45 . Privileges 47 . “ Dig in !” 48 . Archer , at times 50 . Clash 52 . Sway 56 . Ill-gotten gains 57 . Coal site 58 . Halo , e . g . 59 . King or queen 60 . Bunches 61 . 32-card game 62 . Kind of column ( 2 wds ) 63 . Big Apple attraction , with “ the ” 64 . Cravings

Down

1 . Supergarb 2 . Length x width , for a rectangle 3 . “ Hogwash !” 4 . Portable computer 5 . ___ shooting 6 . To rid of the undesirable 7 . Masculine side 8 . Quick and vigorous 9 . Actors 10 . Clearasil target 11 . After expenses 13 . Layers 14 . Astute 19 . At attention

22 . Balaam ’ s mount 23 . Shrubs native to the Andes 24 . Assume 25 . To utilize again 26 . “___ Lang Syne ” 27 . Kind of motel 28 . Enter 29 . Demands 32 . Masked critter 33 . Couple 36 . Done again 38 . “ Farewell , mon ami ” 40 . “ i ” lid 41 . Ornamental band worn on arm 44 . Debaucher 46 . Oily 48 . Like a foolish old woman 49 . “ Otherwise ...” 50 . Early course 51 . John Paul II , e . g . 52 . Mosque V . I . P . 53 . Microwave , slangily

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of one of America ’ s Founding Fathers . Using the hints M = E and Z = R , decipher the clues to name the man .

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H R O B M Z P

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K C Z M M – G U G K C H

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H M V Z M K O Z P

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T O Z

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L Z M H U N M W K

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This man was a skilled writer , as evidenced by the Bill of Rights : ____________________________________

Answers : 1 ) Slavery , 2 ) Three-fifths , 3 ) Secretary 4 ) War , 5 ) President , James Madison

Able Arab Ashes Aunt Band Bets Built Coasts Cool Disappointed Distinguished Driving Earn Ease Ends Every Excess Exit Fairly Fellows Find Fine

Form Graph Heard Hens Idea Idle Isn ’ t Kick Knocks Laid Late Less Lion Mess Miss Most Novel Oars Pennies Pioneer Pirate Raft

Seat Sees Sister Sits Skates Soils Sons Statues Steal Stem Stood

Stop Strip Sure Teas Tidal Toes Triangles Trips Tube Veto Which Wounds

Find the Crossword and Word Search answers on Page 13 of this week ’ s issue .

December 22 – January 19

Cross your fingers , Capricorn . A friend is about to make a leap into the unknown . A financial loss is another ’ s gain , yours to be specific .

March 21 – April 19

Authenticity is questioned , and you must provide proof of a piece ’ s value , Aries . The noose around a friend ’ s neck loosens with some thrifty spending .

June 22 – July 22

Progress halts once again , and you must consider if the project is worth it . Look at it from every angle , Cancer , and seek the advice of others .

September 23 – October 22

Oh , yeah , Libra . It ’ s time you go for broke . There has never been a better opportunity . A transportation issue is put to rest once and for all .

January 20 – February 18

Cut to the chase , Aquarius . This is not the time for long stories . A closer look at a personal matter uncovers a long-kept secret . Divulge it only if necessary .

April 20 – May 20

Uh-oh , a friend has played it fast and loose for far too long , and it finally catches up with them . Be sympathetic , Taurus , but don ’ t be an enabler .

July 23 – August 22

Wow , Leo . Shopping trips punctuate the week , resulting in a find that has a friend foaming at the mouth . It is yours to do with as you wish .

October 23 – November 21

You are the life of the party , Scorpio . You know just what to say and do to keep everyone entertained . A letter piques your curiosity and gets the creative juices flowing .

February 19 – March 20

What goes around comes around , Pisces . Tread lightly . Stroking a love one ’ s ego is ill advised . They need to come down out of the clouds .

May 21 – June 21

Drastic times call for drastic measures , Gemini . Do whatever is necessary to get the supplies needed . Your team is counting on you .

August 23 – September 22

Investments pay off , and you have more money at your disposal . Put it where it will do the most good , Virgo . A product is discarded in favor of another .

November 22 – December 21

Rise and shine , Sagittarius . Good ideas are headed your way , and you need to be ready to implement them . A date is moved up , and you must act fast .