| 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 |
| Actor Cary with the new memoir "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of 'The Princess Bride' |
| King's title |
| Drinking toast |
| Cavalry sword |
| SWORD |
| 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 |
| 15th-century French king nicknamed "the Prudent |
| Medieval sword |
| Cooking fat |
| Big Apple cop who's looking to bust Popeye? |
| Animal kingdom ruler |
| Definition that explains walking, Part 1 |
| Blunted swords |
| Lacking purpose |
| A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" author Dave |
| Animal lacking pigment |
| Swords for fencing |
| Stocking holder |
| Somewhat safe sword |
| Crossword framework |
| Anchor who has no idea what he's talking about? |
| Lacking self-confidence |
| A to E, musically speaking |
| I'm strongly thinking about moving to Iowa, how will I secure a place to live? |
| Kingsley or Stiller |
| Dress like a king |
| Ones making deliveries at colleges? |
| A nephew of King Arthur |