Puzzle #115 "Flunking Astronomy 101"

by Jim Sherman

         
         
         
     
           
       
         
           
     
       
     
           
         
         
         
       
           
       
         
                                         

A.   Knowledge that is given rather than learned (2 wds)

B.   1997 winner of nine Oscars (2 wds, with "The")

C.   Discouraged (4 wds)

D.   Hunter S. Thompson book (6 wds)

E.   Incorporation into a highly formalized system

F.   Thoroughly

G.   An indiscreet person

H.   One on the receiving end

I.   George S. Patton: "A good plan today is better _____"
(5 wds)

J.   Children`s reading aid (3 wds)

K.   Short composition

L.   Many people have a second one

M.   A short referential section at the beginning of
a scene in a movie (2 wds)

N.   River in Hades

O.   Persuasively

P.   Controversial cancer cause (2 wds, 1 hyph)

Q.   Small moistened piece of paper used for cleansing

R.   REM song "____ (and I Feel Fine)" (10 wds)

S.   Long Island city (3 wds)

T.   Amy Vanderbilt`s bailiwick

U.   Quality of solar cells

V.   Reprimanded

W.   Like some kisses

X.   Paul Anka song (6 wds)

Y.   Bavarian painter (1497-1543) (4 wds)

Z.   The totality of surrounding conditions

AA.   Madame Tussaud offering (3 wds)

AB.   Slang name for marijuana (2 wds)