| 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 |
| Middle Eastern market |
| Person who rouses game birds to be shot |
| Oh, and one more thing ..." in a text message |
| 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 |
| Eastern philosophy |
| Eastern servant |
| Cross |
| Pie or cross follower |
| Palatial Paris hotel |
| Cartman who said some shit about me and fishsticks even though I never played like that lmao... I stay away from that area all together |
| Banished to sleep on a couch, say ... or where to find the starred answers' hidden items |
| Deeply saddens ... or delights |
| Eastern eye makeup |
| Hotmail provider |
| Actor who cross-dressed for his role in "Mrs. Doubtfire": 2 wds. |
| Crossword framework |
| Flavouring sachet, bouquet ... |
| A long time ___ in a galaxy far, far away ..." ("Star Wars" opening words) |
| Blueprint spec ... or, allowable hours for hound sounds? |
| Above the crossbar and between the uprights |
| Eastern bigwigs' jurisdictions |
| Resort hotel |
| Confusing statements ... and a hint to the circled letters |
| Feeling cross |
| Adjective forbidden in crosswords because it's gross and bodily |
| Action shots taken with a slow shutter speed |
| Complains and complains and ... |
| A ___ full of cigars ... |