| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEARJOHNLETTERS | Things used for dumping ... or a literal hint to the answers to the starred clues? |
| DOWNSIZE | Diminish the work force ... or a literal hint to the answers to the four starred clues |
| STANDUPCOMICS | Dave Chappelle and Dane Cook ... or a literal hint to the answers to the eight starred clues |
| ANTEUP | Poker request, and a literal hint to what's hidden in the answers to the starred clues |
| BEONTHEBALL | Demonstrate effectiveness, and a literal hint to the puzzle theme found in the answers to starred clues |
| ADDSALT | Recipe direction ... and a literal hint to what you can do to the starts of the answers to starred clues |
