| Like a children's Dr |
SEUSSIAN |
| Like a designated driver |
SOBER |
| Like the beginning of a triathlon |
SWUM |
| List-shortening abbr |
ETC |
| Lobster eater's accessory |
BIB |
| Long movie |
EPIC |
| Long part of a neuron |
AXON |
| Many remote batteries |
AAAS |
| Maryland appetizer |
CRABDIP |
| Musical work |
OPUS |
| Navigate an ice rink |
SKATE |
| Nonspecific amount |
ANY |
| On the subject of |
ASTO |
| Overcast |
GRAY |
| Pamplona runner |
TORO |
| Really cool |
AWESOME |
| Red Muppet |
ELMO |
| Ring, as bells do |
PEAL |
| Root beer brand that "has bite" |
BARQS |
| Shaq's Southern alma mater |
LSU |
| Slippery and slithery |
EELY |
| Some woodwinds |
OBOES |
| Stand in a painting class |
EASEL |
| Standing ___ |
DESK |
| Strong impulse |
URGE |
| Student from College Station, Texas |
AGGIE |
| Take a breather |
REST |
| The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across |
TONGUETWISTERS |
| They're next to nothing (except thetas and kappas!) |
IOTAS |
| Total dolt |
ASS |
| Ultra |
VERY |
| Unusually hued mute musical dudes (... letters 4-9) |
BLUEMANGROUP |
| Up to the challenge |
GAME |
| What happy dogs' tails do |
WAG |
| Wise teacher |
GURU |
| x and y, often |
AXES |
| Yiddish word meaning "foolish" |
MESHUGA |
| ___-K |
PRE |
