| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UGH | "Not my thing at all!" |
| ILLPASS | "Not my thing" |
| ASLEEP | Not a good thing to be at the wheel |
| NOOSE | Not the best thing to have at the end of one's rope |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
| NAY | "..., smile not at my sullen brow": Byron |
