| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IRA | Gershwin who wrote the words |
| IRA | The Gershwin who wrote the words |
| KAHN | Gus who wrote the words to "Makin' Whoopee" |
| STOWE | "The little woman who wrote the book that started this great war!" (supposed words from Lincoln) |
| JOHNNYMERCER | Lyricist born 11-18-1909 who wrote the words to the 10 songs with asterisked clues |
| IRA | Gershwin who wrote with Kern, Weill, and Arlen after his brother died |
