| 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 |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Margaret Thatcher's middle name |
| Enclosed space |
| Body part whose name is pronounced like a vowel |
| Organization whose 2008 endorsement John McCain did not reciprocate |
| 1929 Ethel Waters hit whose title is a question |
| Carefully thought-out strategy |
| Australian state whose capital is Sydney: Abbr. |
| 2002 space western TV series created by Joss Whedon |
| 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 |
| County Clare capital |
| Careful scrutiny |
| Actor whose middle name is Tiffany |
| Amphitheatre's central space |
| Govt. org. whose logo depicts an eagle standing on a key |
| Become apparent |
| American Hustle" actress whose initials make her an "A-list" celebrity: 2 wds. |
| J'accuse" author's first name |
| Are able, biblically |
| Become threadbare |
| Health-care professionals |
| Food, plates, silverware, etc.? |
| African country whose flag is nearly identical to Romania's |
| Animated TV character whose best friend is Boots |
| Alt.country singer Case whose "The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You" comes out tomorrow |
| Amway Arena team |
| Dog-tag wearers, briefly |
| Broadway's first Willy Loman |