LA Times Mini puzzle clues 2024 Dec 13

• Authority Crossword Clue
• "Butter" K-pop band Crossword Clue
• Cheer for opera star Renèe Fleming Crossword Clue
• Couch potato's must-have Crossword Clue
• German luxury car Crossword Clue
• Horse halter Crossword Clue
• Marionette movers Crossword Clue
• Military alliance since '49 Crossword Clue
• Port city of Iraq Crossword Clue
• Ready to be picked up? Crossword Clue