Crossword Clue:

the act of removing weight from

AnswerCrossword Clue
XINGOUTRemoving from the list
YANKINGRemoving, as from the schedule
DEPILATINGRemoving hair from, as the body
STOPTHEPRESSESIggy investigated the theft of benches from the weight-room so he could yell "...!"
TAREDDeducted from the gross weight
WORKWITHOUTANETDrop the alien from the act?
CHEERSAccording to the Supreme Court, a duo from this old show can sue theme pubs for stealing their act