| First word across in the first-ever crossword (1913) and the first of a dozen appearances of the word in this puzzle's grid, written word search-style (left, right, down, and diagonally) ... Can you f |
| Iowa college since 1851 |
| Critically acclaimed crime drama since 2008: 2 wds. |
| A-C on a filing cabinet, e.g. |
| Flattered sincerely? |
| Airline since 1948 |
| Insincerely eloquent |
| A cabinet dept. |
| Like the conjunction "since |
| Name in cosmetics since 1931 |
| Insincerely reluctant to make a decision |
| Insincere agreement |
| Dog of films since 1974 |
| He sincerely flatters |
| Sincerely |
| Sincerely zealous |
| Insincere lament |
| Sincerely" sisters |
| Cabinet department since 1913 |
| Hotel chain since 1952 |
| Airer of the children's news program "Newsround" since 1972 |
| Corn syrup brand since 1902 |
| River port, capital of the Rhône department |
| Recitation to a department store Santa |
| Secret grp. since 1947 |
| Fox drama since May, 2009 |
| Performed sincerely |
| Animal that's been a Japanese Natural Monument since 1931 |
| National capital since 1923 |
| Cabinet officer |