| 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 |
| Banded quartz |
| Darth Vader and his allies |
| 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 |
| Band of Gold singer Payne |
| Bone that Napoleon Dynamite's grandma broke after falling off her dune buggy |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Jason Ritter sci-fi series that lasted for one season, with "The |
| Shampoo brand |
| Band names |
| Andean animal |
| The "me" in "nothing can stop me now," in a 1962 #1 hit |
| Indonesian island |
| Havana's island |
| Sandwich shop |
| Sandler of I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry |
| Presidential middle name between Fitzgerald and Milhous |
| Watch brand |
| Scandinavian region |
| Fine French brandy |
| Asner and Sullivan |
| Brand |
| Gives a hand to |