Relax with Brain Games

CROSSWORD Spring bloom Use the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to spell the flower that symbolizes friendship ACROSS 1 Venus de Milo’s lack 5 Boutique 9 Not nearby 13 Storm heading: Abbr. 16 Genealogy 18 Some are green 19 Pepsi or RC 20 Triumphant cry 21 Jeweler’s unit 22 Peach stones 23 Card above deuce 24 Turkey part 25 Distant 27 Some party planning inspirations 29 Witness 30 Kind of license 32 Wyo. neighbor 33 Taps 34 Wide of the mark 37 Season opener? 38 Trail 40 Like some excuses 43 Rein in 45 Signs of life 48 Fix 52 “Rainbow” fish 54. Clean with a broom 55 Have covered 56 Talking points 59 Races the engine 61 Privy to (2 wds.) 62 Pas’ mates 65 International money 66 Empty promises 68 Blasting letters 69 Solicits 71 Role 73 Peek 75 Fruity cocktail 77 Trio number 79 Sir Newton 83 Like most holidays 84 Went off, as an alarm 87 Detergent brand 88 Go quickly 90 Baseball stat 91 Not pos. 93 Cow’s sound 94 Risqué 97 Vase 99 Seasonal serving 102 Website address…