| 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 |
| 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 |
| Medieval sword |
| Blunted swords |
| Somewhat safe sword |
| Swords for fencing |
| Crossword framework |
| Adjective forbidden in crosswords because it's gross and bodily |
| Guess someone's password, say |
| Alternate title for this crossword? |
| Bearded ladies and sword swallowers |
| 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 ___ |
| Inclusion in safer passwords |
| Swords |
| Crossword quitter's cry? |
| Olympic fencing sword |
| Swords that don't cause injuries |
| Courtier who sat under a sword |
| Descendant of the smallsword |
| Olympic swords |
| Accidental repeat of an entry in a crossword grid |
| Kettle handles |
| Fencing sword. |
| Finely tempered sword |
| Handles for swordsmen |
| Crossword element |