Crossword puzzle for October 8, 2023

ACROSS 1. Iridescent gem 5. Cicatrix 9. Nose 13. Whale 14. Extremely 16. African sheep 17. Erotica 18. Small amount 19. Warm-hearted 20. Trail 22. Bangles 24. Request 26. Hemlock spruce genus 27. Accomplish 30. Going on a trip 33. Imbibers 35. Valleys 37. Snake-like fish 38. Female ruff 41. Once around the track 42. Nigerian money 45. An Italian dessert 48. Frenzied follower of Dionysus 51. Fugitive 52. 9 person musical group 54. Exam 55. People in agreement 59. Thin branch 62. Current 63. Electronic letter 65. Computer symbol 66. Certain something 67. Marsh plant 68. Grow dim 69. Bobbin 70. Depression 71. Aviated
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	1. Whoopsie 2. Brace 3. Love of heights 4. Ointment ingredient 5. Supersonic transport 6. Restrict 7. Not together 8. Modify 9. Greek dessert 10. A Great Lake 11. Parental sister 12. Children 15. Happen again	21. Raise a stink 23. Mild expletive 25. Assert 27. Gulf port 28. The best people or things 29. Before, in poetry 31. Egg-shaped 32. Rent 34. Band performance 36. Eject 39. Compete 40. Once, long ago 43. Reclamation	44. Any minute 46. Cards with one symbol 47. Large powerful dog 49. Initial wagers 50. Viewed as 53. Exchange 55. At a distance 56. Turn on a pivot 57. Achy 58. Portent or omen 60. Cypher 61. Was aware of 64. Permit