| "Hamilton" showdown |
DUEL |
| "I can relate to this meme" |
ITME |
| "I'm all ___!" ("Talk to me!") |
EARS |
| "If all ___ fails ..." |
ELSE |
| "Knives Out" director Johnson |
RIAN |
| "Miami ___" |
VICE |
| "The Price Is Right" host Carey |
DREW |
| Actor Elba |
IDRIS |
| Assists in crime |
ABETS |
| Away from the shore |
INLAND |
| Brainchild |
IDEA |
| Bring on board |
HIRE |
| Bundle of hay |
BALE |
| Chemical company based in Michigan |
DOW |
| Columns' counterparts |
ROWS |
| Currency used in 27-Across |
EURO |
| Demeanor |
MIEN |
| Double-reeded woodwind |
OBOE |
| Experts |
MAVENS |
| Expresses gratitude to |
THANKS |
| Far-right column on a calendar, perhaps |
SATURDAY |
| Female deer |
DOES |
| Forgoes a big wedding ceremony |
ELOPES |
| Formally end |
ABOLISH |
| Fruits with a Valencia variety |
ORANGES |
| Gentle touches |
PATS |
| Golf club with a metal head |
IRON |
| Green Day, for example |
TRIO |
| Hairpieces |
WIGS |
| High point |
ACME |
| Hormone producer |
GLAND |
| Host |
EMCEE |
| How a snorer sleeps? |
SOUNDLY |
| Hydrated and fresh, like skin |
DEWY |
| IRS form ID |
SSN |
| Israeli airline |
ELAL |
| Like a sale that encompasses an entire shop |
STOREWIDE |
| Lip-puckering |
SOUR |