| & 25 Across Famous Hollywood actress |
MARLENE |
| Abridge |
SHORTEN |
| Alcoholic drink |
VODKA |
| Appealing, in a pretty way |
CUTE |
| Avoiding deliberately |
SHUNNING |
| Blacksmith's block |
ANVIL |
| Breed of dog |
POODLE |
| Characteristic of another culture |
ETHNIC |
| Diving bird |
AUK |
| Glad |
PLEASED |
| Graceless |
INELEGANT |
| Gratuity |
TIP |
| Healthy; decent |
WHOLESOME |
| Not as heavy |
LIGHTER |