| 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. |
| A crossword editor has to be very careful when changing one--unlike this puzzle's editor, who was careless four times herein |
| Puzzled comments |
| 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 |
| Grocery list items |
| List of dishes |
| A Nobelist of 1957 |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark" actor who reportedly passed on the "Schindler's List" role that went to Liam Neeson: 2 wds. |
| Coffeehouse specialist |
| A-list star, for short |
| American Hustle" actress whose initials make her an "A-list" celebrity: 2 wds. |
| Cruciverbalist Reagle |
| Crossword framework |
| A-list notable |
| Belgian surrealist |
| Activity suggested by this puzzle's theme entries |
| Strongly idealistic, humane sort, supposedly |
| Partially obscured (and a hint to this puzzle's theme) |
| Chemist Otto (Nobelist in 1944) |
| Alternative title of this puzzle, in view of what can be placed in front of the answers to the 10 asterisked clues |
| Hair stylists' substances |
| Lists of commands |
| Adjective forbidden in crosswords because it's gross and bodily |
| Annual cause of losing an hr.'s sleep hidden in this puzzle's 10 longest answers |
| Alternate title for this crossword? |
| Worshipped crossword constructor, e.g. (okay, I know, there aren't any, but a man can dream) |
| Video game that comes out today (9/9/09), whose songs/levels are referenced in this puzzle, with "The |
| Materialistic former "Saturday Night Live" actor? |
| 1993 Peace Nobelist Nelson |
| A-list screenwriter (and crossword fan) who won an Oscar for "Schindler's List," Steven ___ |