| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| INTHE | "The fat's ... fire" |
| JUMPIN | Fats Waller's "The Joint is .." |
| MINNESOTA | ... Fats (Gleason role in "The Hustler") |
| IIIO | Year in Louis the Fat's reign |
| DIET | Intentionally lay off the fats and sweets |
| UNTIL | Fats Waller's "... the Real Thing Comes Along" |
| GLEASON | Jackie who played Fats in "The Hustler" |
