Selfillumination by Andre Kutscherauer
----------------- Friday, November 7, 2008 Puzzle by Kevin G. Der, edited by Will Shortz Sharing their M in the center of the grid, electronically oriented gadgetry, e.g., INSTANTMESSAGES (8D. E-mail alternatives) and KARAOKEMACHINES (36A. Self-contained music equipment) are the main entries of today’s crossword. Links: KAWASAKI (1A. Big name in bikes); HOTISSUE (13D. Highly sought shares); ACAPELLA (37D. Like many doo-wop groups: Var.); ERICIDLE (63A. “Spamalot” lyricist); KBTOYS (1D. Retail chain popular with kids); MONROE (16A. Doctrine developer of 1823); AWAKES (48D. See 50-Down), which pairs with RISER (50D. One who 48-Down); KABUKI (7D. Drama in which male actors play both male and female parts); ROSINA (26D. Almaviva serenades her in “The Barber of Seville”); ISAAK (51A. “Wicked Game” singer, 1991); LAIKA (45A. Space traveler of 1957) along with MISHA (21D. Bear cub mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympics); SAKAI (24A. Port on Osaka Bay); WHELK (35D. Snail variety); KEN (41A. Burns into film). Oh, and LONGI (10D. Piece of pi?)!
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