| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| THETINEARMAN | Epithet for an "American Idol" loser? |
| ELLENDEGENERES | She replaced Paula Abdul as an "American Idol" judge |
| SING | Audition for "American Idol" |
| SANG | Auditioned for "American Idol" |
| KARAOKEBAR | Venue for "American Idol" wannabes |
| SING | Try out for "American Idol" |
| SANG | Tried out for "American Idol" |
| CROONS | Tries out for "American Idol," maybe |
