Crossword Clue:

Literal element of eight answers in this puzzle

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEONTHEBALLDemonstrate effectiveness, and a literal hint to the puzzle theme found in the answers to starred clues
ASHSign of burnout hidden in eight puzzle answers
ICECool stuff hidden in eight puzzle answers
DADPuzzle honoree found in eight long answers
IDEAThought hidden in eight long puzzle answers
PERPBad guy hidden in eight puzzle answers
NTHUltimate degree hidden in eight puzzle answers
ERGOLogical connection hidden in eight puzzle answers
ETCList shortener hidden in eight long puzzle answers
INCBusiness term found in eight long puzzle answers
MDSPuzzle title people hidden in eight long answers
TESTSurprise quiz found in the eight longest puzzle answers
TECHSupport worker hiding in the eight longest puzzle answers
AAAABattery found, in a way, in eight puzzle answers
GHOSTBUSTERSMovie good guys responsible for the circled squares in eight long puzzle answers
COMPOUNDW"The wart stops here" product, and a hint to the theme found in eight puzzle answers