| Short negative review |
Food Network's "Essence of ___" |
| Result of advancing in the field? |
More melted, as a marshmallow |
| Facing the sky, perhaps |
Nickname for Elizabeth |
| They may be minced |
Far from house-trained |
| Central meeting points |
Move like a fox |
| Not well-matched |
Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin |
| Got crunchier in the oven |
Pasta ingredient |
| Principal's deg. |
Floor covering in a Japanese tearoom |
| Common tuna container |
Like some ruins in Peru |
| Sauna openings? |
Decorates with Charmin: Abbr. |
| Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force |
"For the people who serve" org. |
| Jerky brand |
"Changed my mind," in editing notation |
| Greyhound boarding needs |
"Black Doves" star Knightley |
| Roadside org. |
Kind of cat with a black-and-white coat |
| City birds |
Money at risk |
| "In truth," in text |
Brownies, for example |
| Kitchen initialism |
Driver's comment to mechanic |
| Increase, as interest |
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman |
| Pet "mix" |
"I Just Called To Say I Love You" singer |
| John from Britain |
Tree alongside a ski run |
| Common counter interval |
Something tickled on a piano |
| A smartphone can become a mobile one |
Speed reader? |
| Bandleader's need |
Draped silk dress |
| El Greco Museum setting |
Like some unfair decks |
| Weird shine |
Fruit in vitamin water |
| __ Cortina 2026 |
Some American football kicks |
| Like news that everyone already knows |
Crown of jewels |
| Bad trait for a poker player |
Mechanic's news, 30 minutes later |
| Nickname like Tess |
Moving walkway brand |
| Creative finesse |
Court worker's machine |
| It's all a haze |
Cartophile's collection |
| Key West, e.g. |
Locavore's org. |
| Mechanic's answer |
Russian opposition leader Navalny |
| Capital of Portugal, to natives |
German Ms. |
| Mentor of Minions |
Mend a seam |
| Oyster opener |
Neighbor of Ricky and Lucy, on 1950s TV |
| Sassy 30s film star ___ West |
Menu selection |
| Sobs loudly |
The so-called "Pineapple Isle" |
| Believe without reservation |
Belinda's business on "The White Lotus" |
| Make neat |
Skin care product derived from bird fat |
| Crumpled fistful |
Educational acronym |
| Character from Euripides |
Hip-knee connectors |
| Pushing the envelope |
Without a moment to spare |
| Blanc, par exemple |
P | u | n | c | h | e | s |
| Eye-defying works |
Action that might precede a brawl |
| Golfer's suppor- |
In a chilling way |
| In shorter supply |
ChatGPT, Claude, etc. |
| Stats on board game boxes |
Move on blades |
| Animal that expresses anger by spitting |
Southern denial |
| First sultan of Syria and Egypt |
Items unrolled at the gym |
| Haiti's neighbor, for short |
Fish more formally known as a batomorph |
| "The Code Breaker" subj. |
50ยข or $1: Abbr. |
| Lubricant for sensitive skin |
Snacks stuffed with "stuf" |
| Worrisome note on a quiz |
Swing teacher |
| Some test figs. |
Ref. with more than 500,000 entries |
| Any vessel |
St. Benedict, for one |
| Gospel shout |
Charger, e.g. |
| Avignon's western edge |
Eases up |
| Certain forces |
Goes around and around |
| President Madison |
Stitch's Disney pal |
| What's aimed for |
Texting format that preceded RCS |
| Lay the criticism on thick |
Grassy plains |
| Site for many stars? |
Blue jay's home |
| Digital exec |
Leg day exercise |
| Gossiped-about duo |
Driver's last words |
| Certain well-spoken one |
Eel in maki sushi |