| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FRAMEOFMIND | Mood, and a literal feature of the answer to each starred clue |
| HORRORFILM | Scary showing, and the first word of each answer to a starred clue |
| BANDLEADER | Musical conductor ... and, literally, what the start of each answer to a starred clue is |
| BLANKCHECK | Complete freedom ... and a hint to each half of the answer to each starred clue |
| CASHBACK | Rebate, and, literally, what the end of each answer to a starred clue can be |
| CONTRACTION | Beginning of labor, and, in another sense, the beginning of each answer to a starred clue |
| DIAMONDBACK | Phoenix-based ballplayer, and what the start of each answer to a starred clue can be |
| DEEPEND | Pool diving area ... and, literally, what the start of each answer to a starred clue can be |
