| 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 |
| 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 |
| Crossword framework |
| Adjective forbidden in crosswords because it's gross and bodily |
| Alternate title for this crossword? |
| Worshipped crossword constructor, e.g. (okay, I know, there aren't any, but a man can dream) |
| A-list screenwriter (and crossword fan) who won an Oscar for "Schindler's List," Steven ___ |
| Crossword quitter's cry? |
| Accidental repeat of an entry in a crossword grid |
| Crossword element |
| An almanac and Google, for a crossword solver |
| And finally, the brave solver finished the crossword puzzle. The ___. |
| A slave to crosswords? |
| About half of crossword clues |
| Advice for solving this puzzle, part 1 |
| Requirement for solving a Vigenère cipher |
| Crossword fan, apparently |
| The Crossword Obsession: The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime" author Coral |
| Coastal raptors often seen in crosswords |
| Like some crossword clues |
| Solving procedure |
| An outstanding crossword solver |
| Anchor on "CBS This Morning" (which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle on today's episode): 2 wds. |
| A means of solving difficulties. |
| High school class that focuses on solving equations |
| Actor (and crossword fan) Matthew |
| Crossword solver, presumably |
| Heading for half of crossword clues |
| Like some crosswords |