26A. [Someone who spends a lot of time baking?] could be a pastry chef, but you can also bake in the sun. The baker in this puzzle is a BEACH BUM. 34A. The “we” in [We’re booked!] refers to ROOMS in hotels and other lodgings.

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62A. Spotting sports references in the Times Crossword is like building calluses on one’s fingers by playing guitar: It’s a sign you’re getting good. The numbers in [A 2-1 record has one] reflect game outcomes — two wins, one LOSS.

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