Crossword Clue:

to shut in out or off

AnswerCrossword Clue
ERASEDRubbed out or off
STEAMGood thing to build up or blow off
GOFIRSTLead off ... or a hint to the circled letters
CROSSOut of sorts ... or what completes the answers to the nine starred clues
NECKINGMaking out ... or a hint to this puzzle's four hidden articles of clothing