63A. One rarely has the occasion to wield a word like AEGIS, which refers to the [Protection] of a governing body, unless it is in discussion about the shield of Zeus. Lord knows we’re all discussing the shield of Zeus!

Who doesn't love a good movie quote? For this week's quiz, when I started to gather quotes for the clues for the crossword puzzle, I made a point to focus on movies across a variety of decades, whether it be classic cinema,

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The theme in this crossword by Stella Zawistowski conjures commas in places they don’t normally appear. But in this case, I don’t foresee any arguments. I think you’ll all find it equally, ahem, endearing.