| Once possessed |
| Masculine possessive pronoun |
| Not passive |
| Asset-freezing org. (CONTEST ALERT! My new all-skill, solve-at-home crossword contest benefiting the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is Sept. 30. First prize, $2,500. For details visit www.alzfdn. |
| Canadian city named for Queen Victoria |
| Animated "Explorer |
| Conform to masculine stereotypes by repressing one's feelings, which, as we all know, works out well for everyone |
| Prized heirloom |
| Christmas warmer |
| Banded quartz |
| Baker's need |
| Gaucho's lasso |
| Edible seaweed |
| A crossword editor has to be very careful when changing one--unlike this puzzle's editor, who was careless four times herein |
| Mason's trough |
| Braying beast |
| Diluted espresso drink |
| Middle Eastern market |
| Desert safari beast |
| Famed fur tycoon |
| Ordained |
| Unreasonable |
| Actor Cary with the new memoir "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of 'The Princess Bride' |
| Damask rose product |
| Skilled showoff |
| Cassis apéritif |
| Banned fruit spray |
| One of Santa's reindeer |
| Crystal-filled rock |
| Persuasive one |