Crossword Clue:

The action of interposing someone or something

AnswerCrossword Clue
ENTITYSomething or someone
MISSIONIMPOSSIBLEPopular action film franchise ... or what trying to find the item in this puzzle can be described as
TAPONSomething to do to a shoulder or the brakes
BIRDIESomething needed to play the game depicted in this puzzle ... or a hint to the six shaded answers