| 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. |
| Afternoon prayer, in Islam |
| Conform to masculine stereotypes by repressing one's feelings, which, as we all know, works out well for everyone |
| Ireland, to locals |
| Mystical glow |
| 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 |
| Dude, in slang |
| Lawyer, for short |
| Web portal with a butterfly logo |
| Actor Cary with the new memoir "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of 'The Princess Bride' |
| Nation with three dots in a row |
| With one's identity hidden |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Jason Ritter sci-fi series that lasted for one season, with "The |
| Pull with effort |
| Hindu mystic |
| The "me" in "nothing can stop me now," in a 1962 #1 hit |
| Lifelike lures |
| Intense, as competition |
| Life story, for short |
| Come Away With Me" singer Jones |
| 1966 Grammy winner for "If He Walked Into My Life |
| Masthead names, for short |
| Ending with cloth or cash |
| Lifestyle expert frequently seen on "Today |
| Las Vegas resort with an Italian name |
| Maximum number of party attendees, perhaps |
| Information, informally |
| School supplies brand with a cow logo |