___ and Lovers, by D.H. Lawrence Aspiring attorney's exam: Abbr. Attila the ___ Astringent American superhero film in which the protagonist can shrink in size American legal thriller film based on a John Grisham novel by the same name: 2 wds. A decorative blanket: 2 wds. American sitcom "___, Chelsea?" in which Laura Prepon plays the author whose book the drama was based on: 3 wds. Advantageous American thriller "The ___ Train," based on Paula Hawkins' novel in which Laura Prepon plays Emily Blunt's friend and roommate: 3 wds. Audi's country of origin, for short Actor Tom Hanks's character in 2004 comedy-drama "The Terminal" which was inspired by a real-life person named ___ Nasseri: 2 wds. ___ Arad (Founder of Marvel Studios) Actor Tom Hanks's character in 2005 historical drama "Bridge of Spies" which was inspired by a real-life lawyer named ___: 3 wds. Alaska North ___ Actor Tom Hanks's character in an eponymously titled biographical drama inspired by a real-life airline captain named Chesley ___ A long way Authored by 42-Across, "___ Watchman" is one of her two published novels: 3 wds. "___", a teen comedy film starring Emma Stone: 2 wds. Apple's operating system "___ Apart": 2 wds. Actor Wilson of "Wedding Crashers" Aid for a fracture 2011 animated film about a blue macaw Absolut's rival 1972 action comedy starring Bruce Lee, who was a close friend of Chuck Norris, and is his only released film with him: 4 wds. Actress Chaplin from "The Crimson Field" "___ a bullet" (had a close call) A baby cow Actress Behrs from "2 Broke Girls" Actor/martial artist Bruce ___ A cabinet-level department: Abbr. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" "All Things Considered" host Shapiro Alarm that detects danger: Abbr. All ___ sudden: 2 wds. Action performed on dice A writing style that is slanted: Abbr. Actress Moore American actress whose birthday it is today and is known for her widely acclaimed role as Sally Bowles in the musical film "Cabaret": 2 wds. Arctic bird Age unit: Abbr. Author Seton of "Dragonwyck" "___: A True Story" by Nicholson Baker: 3 wds. "A" in E.T.A, for short Aide: Abbr. Ark builder Award for Off-Broadway productions: Abbr. "___ about to call you when you showed up.": 2 wds. A shape that creates a 90 degree angle? Actor Mahershala ___ from "Moonlight" Antlered animal Actor Schreiber of "X Men Origins: Wolverine" ___ and fauna (plants) Adidas rival Actor Julia of "The Burning Season" Aye's opposite, poetically Actress (birthday today) behind the much-loved character Gabrielle Solis in "Desperate Housewives": 2 wds. Autograph recipient (celebrity follower) Ascot or bow A pair "August: ___ County" starring Meryl Streep Alien's ride?: Abbr. A 2006 crime thriller based on Gerald Petievich's novel, starring 18a and Michael Douglas: 2 wds. American gymnast ___ Raisman who was the captain of the artistic gymnastics team in 2012 and 2016 Olympics Actor Bruce from "Fist of Fury" "___ ante" (raise the stake): 2 wds. Active despite the years Aloe ___ American automobile brand that's known for their SUV, "Cherokee" American writer Joan Didion's 1992 book of essays written after the death of her friend and editor Robbins: 2 wds. "___ a test" (perform exceedingly well) A whole lot of American writer Joan Didion's 1979 book of essays on the history and politics of California in the late 60s and early 70s: 3 wds. Actor Noah who plays Dr. Carter on "ER" Actress Lamarr of "Samson and Delilah" Actor Elgort of "The Fault In Our Stars" American writer Joan Didion's 2011 memoir also called a "companion piece" to her earlier novel "The Year of Magical Thinking": 2 wds. A short dramatic piece Apple assistant Apple desktop Actor Kurt Russell's (birthday today) second installment of the cult sci-fi action film series in which he plays "Snake Plissken": 3 wds. Actress Yvonne of "The Munsters" : 2 wds. Argentine revolutionary ___ Guevara Actor Kurt Russell's director in some of his most notable works including 16a, "The Thing" and "Elvis": 2 wds. Actor Kurt Russell along with Samuel L. Jackson played two bounty hunters in Quentin Tarantino's "The ___": 2 wds. Athlete from Maryland, for short "Are we there ___?" A 2007 movie in which Queen Latifah's (birthday today) character was based on Ana Wallace: 2 wds. A few Authentic Arya Stark's father in "Game of Thrones" A 2006 romantic-comedy drama in which Queen Latifah plays a woman who believes she is dying because of a misdiagnosis: 2 wds. Aid for the poor Actor Jared who won an Oscar for "Dallas Buyers Club" Amount after deductions? "___ and Peace" by Tolstoy Agreement "___ about it." (Had knowledge of): 2 wds. Affirmative vote 15a was a part of this four-man linebacking corps known as the best in NFL history: 2 wds. American sculptor who has sculpted busts of several Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, including 15a: 2 wds. 15a won one a year before retiring as a player for San Francisco 49ers: 3 wds. Arthur Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Author Anya ___ who wrote "Dragonwyck" Aged Annual theater award A 2017 war drama film for which actor Gary Oldman (birthday today) won the Academy Award for Best Actor: 2 wds. Areas where surgeries are performed: Abbr. Airport announcement: Abbr. American playwright William who wrote "Picnic" Actress Adams from "Enchanted" and "American Hustle" An orator's "gift" Agriculture Department: Abbr. ___ and there (at that time) 2001 American comedy film starring Reese Witherspoon (birthday today) that was adapted from an Amanda Brown novel: 2 wds. Air bag? A baby deer Actor Rickman who played the character of Snape in the "Harry Potter" series 2014 American psychological thriller co-produced by Reese Witherspoon that was adapted from a Gillian Flynn novel: 2 wds. Annoys ___ approved (for edibles): Abbr. American inventor Thomas ___ Edison A child would play with ___ and tonic "A" in IPA Accepts A softer shade of purple Auction off Actor Jim Parsons (birthday today) starred as God in this play by David Javerbaum: 4 wds. A 1982 Disney sci-fi film starring Jeff Bridges Actor Jim Parsons' most well-known role in the hit television sitcom "The Big Bang Theory": 2 wds. Arm or leg Actress Hatcher of "Desperate Housewives" Actor Jim Parsons played an avid bird blogger named Ichabod Crane in this 2011 comedy film starring Steve Martin: 3 wds. Airplane assignment Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were ____" Actress Hathaway of "Love & Other Drugs" Aretha Franklin's (birthday today) double platinum earning live gospel music album: 2 wds. A mineral-laden rock A cowboy's cap A spiritual path in Chinese culture Aretha Franklin's 1967 single "(You Make Me Feel like) ___," which was also later recorded by Celine Dion: 3 wds. "A Good ___ Bad Luck" by Clint Black: 2 wds. A keepsake Aretha Franklin's 1967 single that won her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and later a Grammy Hall Of Fame Award: 3 wds. A hooligan Actor Bruce ___ of "Enter the Dragon" American game show "___ Factor" American musical drama series in which Steven Tyler performed a duet of Patsy Cline's "Crazy" with actress Hayden Panettiere "___ and outs of the job" A tiny mouthful "At your ___ risk" American rapper 50 ___ ___ Aduba of "Orange is the New Black" Actor Judd of "Taxi" and "Numb3rs" Appease, as hunger A large primate A quick punch, as in a boxing match Air force heroes A reality TV show featuring nanny Jo Frost which Nick Frost (birthday today) narrated Actor DeLuise of "Fatso" A comedy series in which Nick Frost portrayed Caveman/Hot Jon: 3 wds. "___ are red, violets are blue..." Air spirit, in folklore A science fiction sitcom in which Nick Frost starred as Space Commander Michael Henderson Actor McGregor Ancient Approached at full speed: 2 wds. ___ and above (in addition to) A celebrity's admirer Actor Ed Skrein's (birthday today) character Francis ___ in the 2016 superhero film "Deadpool" "A" in UAE Actor Ed Skrein played a character named "Daario Naharis" in the third season of this American fantasy drama: 3 wds. A-listers A large water body Actor Ed Skrein dropped out of this upcoming superhero film over accusations of "whitewashing" the role he was set to play A domesticated bird Attempt ___ and Fauna Arya Stark's father on "GoT" American businessman who started the fast food restaurant franchise "Subway" at 17: 2 wds. ___'acte (interval during a play) "Are you ___ this challenge?" ("Ready?"): 2 wds. "All good" : Hyph. Actor Ewan McGregor's (birthday today) award-winning political thriller "The ___" which was directed by Roman Polanski:: 2 wds. And so on: Abbr. Antipollution agency: Abbr. Ambient musician Brian Actor Ewan McGregor's highly acclaimed British dark comedy film directed by Danny Boyle Actor Ewan McGregor's successful musical romantic comedy film directed by Baz Luhrmann: 2 wds. Action film weapon "___ agree to that..." ("Same option for me"): 2 wds. ___ and found (supermarket section) Advanced in terms of years An exclamation indicating the unveiling of a surprise (often said by magicians after a trick): Hyph. Actress from "Big Little Lies" who along with Lisa Bonet makes for a formidable mother-daughter duo: 2 wds. Airplane choice that may be window or aisle A troll in folklore Actress Michele from "New Year's Eve" ___'acte (Between the acts) Agrees without a word? ___ Aviv, Israel "An apple ___ keeps the doctor away": 2 wds. Actor Baldwin from "30 Rock" A little angel Animation frame "Amazing Grace" singer who earned the title "The Queen of Soul" American composer often referred to as "King of Jazz": 2 wds. Actor Bancroft from "The Graduate" Australian runner A sudden guilt symptom Albany's state: Abbr. American golfer Jordan ___ who won the 2015 Masters Tournament becoming the second youngest golfer to win the title Actor Insana A film may be wound around it Alf, for example: Abbr. A magic spell A peninsula A poetic tribute ___ as a bone Attributive words on a menu: 2 wds. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" American TV presenter and activist who has hosted several daytime television talk shows and was a moderator on "The View": 2 wds. "Absolutely!" Acknowledgement of a debt: Abbr. American talk show host and comedian who hosted "The Tonight Show" for three straight decades: 2 wds. April or May Arrogant moralists Alien-seeking group: Abbr. A ___ a dozen Await judgement (rhymes with "mend") American engineer and wireless communications pioneer who invented the first handheld cellular mobile phone: 2 wds. Alley-___ (basketball play) Animal that beats its chest An ___ reader American physicist who invented the Taser stun gun: 2 wds. ___ and cheese (pasta dish) Actress Gardner of old Hollywood Absorb water, like some vegetables before cooking After-haircut styling goo Art ___ (retro architectural style) Axe a tree "And I Love ___" (Beatles song) "All clear now": 2 wds. Avoid dealing with Apartment owned by the resident "___ are you looking for?" A ruffian for a Brit As good as ___ (in great condition)