| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RAVEN | Bird "nesting" in the four longest Across answers |
| ACE | Service found in the four longest Across answers herein |
| OATH | Secret pledge in each of the four longest Across answers |
| SANDS | Metaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answers |
| ERNE | Bird hiding in the four longest puzzle answers |
| BOA | Creature wrapped around the four longest Across answers |
| HOLDEM | Poker variety ... and what the four longest across answers do? |
| HOODOO | Bad luck, and a hint to the four longest across answers |
| MISS | Title that can precede the starts of the four longest Across answers |
| MIDTERM | Like the upcoming elections, and a hint to the four longest Across answers |
| STEAL | What one can do, figuratively, to the last words of the four longest Across answers |
