Crossword Clue:

Word providing a hint to the hidden theme answers

AnswerCrossword Clue
RISEWord providing a hint to the hidden theme answers
LOVEISALLAROUND1968 Troggs Top 10 hit, and a hint to the hidden puzzle theme in the answers to starred clues
COLDHEARTEDUnemotional, and a hint to the hidden word in the answers to starred clues
MIDDLEEARSite of the hammer, anvil and stirrup ... and a hint to the hidden word in the answers to starred clues
REINDEERGAMES2000 Ben Affleck film ... and a hint to the puzzle theme that's hidden in eight circled anagrams
LEMONTWISTCocktail garnish, and a hint to letters hidden in the answers to starred clues
BEANSALADPicnic veggie dish, and a hint to words hidden in the answers to starred clues
ANTEUPPoker request, and a literal hint to what's hidden in the answers to the starred clues
YOURATTENTIONPLEASEStart of an announcement ... or a hint to what's hidden in the answers to the six starred clues
PULLEDMUSCLESCommon sports injuries ... and a hint to hidden words that span both parts of the answers to starred clues