October. No other month makes the fantastic seem more tangible. The silvery light, the crisp autumn air, the lengthening shadows spur one to activity, creativity, and reflection. With Halloween as their mastering spirit, the 31 days are by turns ebullient, prankish, and frolicsome. Earth and trees are decked in motley. Life and landscape are transformed.

This month’s Classic Ross Amico crosswords will celebrate music and the imagination, beginning today with a hot cider toast to the astonishing influence of science fiction.

To fill out the puzzle, follow the link and select “solve online” at the bottom of the page. You’ll then be able to type directly into the squares. Once you feel you’ve exhausted the puzzle, you’ll find the solutions by clicking on “Answer Key PDF.”

Klaatu barada nikto! Test your knowledge of “Hi-Fi Sci-Fi” here:

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