| Reporter's question |
| Informal refusal |
| Paquin or Magnani |
| Cowboy's suffix for buck |
| Prefix for fiction |
| 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. |
| Canadian city named for Queen Victoria |
| Inspiring instructor |
| Animated "Explorer |
| Costello or Ferrigno |
| North Carolina river |
| Fiddler on the Roof" setting that answers the question "Where else could Sabbath be so sweet? |
| Conform to masculine stereotypes by repressing one's feelings, which, as we all know, works out well for everyone |
| Ireland, to locals |
| Iowa setting for the League of Sofa Manufacturers convention? |
| Christmas warmer |
| Mystical glow |
| Popular men's magazine |
| Gaucho's tool |
| Critic's write-up |
| Gaucho's lasso |
| Pen name of Charles Henry Smith |
| A crossword editor has to be very careful when changing one--unlike this puzzle's editor, who was careless four times herein |
| Marvin or Remick |
| Pianist known for her transcription of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring |
| Mason's trough |
| Diluted espresso drink |
| Danish port |
| Get some downtime |
| Web portal with a butterfly logo |