| "Covert" or "photo" follower |
OPS |
| "Fashion's biggest night out" |
METGALA |
| "Lady Bird" star Saoirse |
RONAN |
| "The course of true love never did run ___" (Shakespeare) |
SMOOTH |
| "You ___ dare!" |
WOULDNT |
| "___ dreaming?" |
AMI |
| *AirPod, e.g |
EARB |
| *Bright planet that's visible early on some days |
MORNINGS |
| *One lets you connect on the go |
WIFIHOTS |
| *Person between second and third |
SHORTS |
| *Sprite flavor combo |
LEMONL |
| Ad award |
CLIO |
| Adjust, as a ring |
RESIZE |
| Agreement |
PACT |
| Alphabetical nickname |
STU |
| And others, in a citation |
ETAL |
| Artist's asset |
CREATIVITY |
| Authorization |
PERMISSION |
| Baklava dough: Var |
FILO |
| Beats out |
TOPS |
| Bessie who was the first Black and Native female pilot |
COLEMAN |
| Blow out birthday candles, maybe |
WISH |
| Boss, perhaps: Abbr |
MGR |
| Brighten, or a hint to each starred answer's vertical continuation |
LIGHTUP |
| Celine of pop |
DION |
| City south of Dallas |
WACO |
| Common night sch. class |
ESL |
| Dignitary in Dubai |
EMIR |
| Does some plotting? |
MAPS |
| Drain noise |
GLUG |
| Drink enjoyed with scones |
TEA |
| Exercises that use a platform |
STEPUPS |
| Eye droplet |
TEAR |
| Final British letter |
ZED |
| Friend's opposite |
FOE |
| Game with virtual people |
THESIMS |
| Give a big smile |
GRINAT |
| Gym units |
REPS |