| 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 |
| Popular men's magazine |
| 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 |
| ESP, they say |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Conversation starters |
| Jason Ritter sci-fi series that lasted for one season, with "The |
| The "me" in "nothing can stop me now," in a 1962 #1 hit |
| '80s Norwegian pop group |
| Popularizer of the Chinese tunic suit |
| Intense, as competition |
| Life story, for short |
| Popular antacid |
| Popular game in Old West saloons |
| Masthead names, for short |
| Maximum number of party attendees, perhaps |
| Information, informally |
| 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 |
| Repeatedly bounced around, as sound |
| Popular breakfast food |
| Start of a riddle |
| Proud Mary" pop gp. |
| Soft, silvery-white element |
| Kid Galahad" star |