| 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 |
| Afternoon prayer, in Islam |
| Fiddler on the Roof" setting that answers the question "Where else could Sabbath be so sweet? |
| Christmas warmer |
| Finnish maestro ___-Pekka Salonen |
| Darth Vader and his allies |
| A crossword editor has to be very careful when changing one--unlike this puzzle's editor, who was careless four times herein |
| Pianist known for her transcription of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring |
| Danish port |
| Actor Cary with the new memoir "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of 'The Princess Bride' |
| Ancient Greek city |
| Cassis apéritif |
| A Prairie Home Companion" director; "it" game; performer Marilyn; PC key; ear part; mama's boy; grown boy; "Notes On 'Camp'" essayist; blue shade |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Christmas songs |
| Tourist spots |
| Brutish person |
| Italian wine city |
| Actress Fisher who voices Agnes in "Despicable Me |
| Ancient Greek author famous for his fables |
| Phase of history. |
| Indonesian island |
| German steel city |
| Australian city |
| Havana's island |
| Danish shoe company |
| Raised platform |
| Irish spirits |
| Highway distances in Europe: Abbr. |