I was slowed down in my understanding of the theme by entering RUBSRed at 21A: Chafes excessively (RUBSRAW - a much more apt answer), but when that was corrected I saw the connection between the theme answers. But I still chuckled when I entered the revealer at 58A: Prediction of a negative outcome that is true of 21-, 28- and 47-Across (THISWONTENDWELL). That's a great twist, that also, incidentally, completes the progression of how done you like your meat.
Sadly, I FWOE'd today's puzzle. 64A: Sound of a cartoon hit (BOINK) I entered somewhat confidently BOINg. I don't think I've seen the actual answer much in a cartoon, but the other meaning of the word is likely too blue for the NYT!
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| LANA Del Rey |
Funny that the "carnivorous cinematic alien" is the BLOB, a creature I haven't thought about in decades. But then I couldn't fit "xenomorph" into four squares.
I am always happy to see GNU in the grid.
BYENOW!
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