A non-SI unit of heat energy (5) "___ a dark and stormy .. ." Astrological feline Ankle-length skirt Admiral's armada Academic hurdle Ancient Eurasian trade route Austrian interjection Affectedly proper African language group Airport retail outlet Awkwafina's real first name __ alai Agnus __ Appeals to a higher power Actress Thurman Approaches A busy vet and the pre-Christmas period (6) A fancy Thermos for some of the parents (7) A festive song from Ms Smillie (5) A few nag Evelyn about being a strict vegetarian (5) A hot type of green chilli pepper, used especially in Mexican cookery (8) A movement in a stream of air or water, causing a mini whirlwind or whirlpool (4) A person in charge of a specially trained dog (7) A pheasant, for instance - full of pluck! (4) A road surfacing and roofing material (7) A specific piece of work required to be done (4) Adjacent profiles in direct confrontation (4,2,4) Allowing travel in a single direction only (3-3) An extensive unbroken view of a landscape in all directions (8) Arthur ---, American tennis player; 1975 Wimbledon singles champion (4) ... and this writer is putting together the playlist 45-Across's "Psycho" role ACEDAR AI assistant on "The Good Place" Actress and singer who appears in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, _ Gershon (4) Actress who plays Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks, _ Healey (7) Albertsons rival An exclusive circle Animal said to pull Santa's sleigh (8) Ann Patchett's "___ Canto" At the Christmas party, this actor will be bringing treats for the kids Attractive Latina Away In A _, late 19thcentury Christmas carol (6) Audibly enjoys some ramen "All good, no worries" Actor and comedian Meadows "All Things Considered" network Alley-___ Allow Artist whose name is one letter away from "art" Audio equipment brand ___ and aahed Authentic, or Brazil's currency Abbr. after a list of authors Apt rhyme for "fire" Athletic winner (9) A browned crust of crumbs and butter (6) A mentor who dominates and controls another person (8) A return to former ways (7) Animated series in which Lisa recently visited the Edinburgh Fringe (3,8) Arthurian knight who fell in love with Iseult (7) Audrey ___, film actress (7) Ayrshire venue which was the site of a theme park from 1995 to 2010 (7,6) (and 4 Down) American Christmas confectionery in ascendancy somehow (5,5) Adhesive notepaper piece (4-2) Archaeological epoch that preceded Roman Britain (4,3) Author of Rebecca (6,2,7) A rank of nobility "___ all good." (No worries) A strain of music(archaic) (4) A place ships dock (abbr.) A stock of foods Additive in Doritos that enhances savory flavors: Abbr. Alito gets an arena worker's attention? Association of engineering professionals "Am I right or ___ right?" A real butthead A cuddle around midevening may get you suspended (4) A thing that was went out? (4) "About ___"; Hugh Grant movie Acquiesces, assents Alfred -, classical pianist born in 1931 who was made an honorary KBE in 1989 Andean club was a bit one-sided (10) Anders -, Danish winner of the 2007 BMW PGA Championship Approve under the law Approximation, a rough ... Army uniform colour Arthur -, actor who played Capt Mainwaring in BBC TV sitcom Dad's Army Aussie slang for "genuine" (5-2) "___ Along with Mitch" ___ away Add salt to spring, perhaps? (6) Almost leave in state of trembling (7) Ancient Asian empire (6) A Japanese dish made partly by the missus, historically (5) A by-product of gas production, preparations of what have long been used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and dandruff? (4,3) A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant. (5) A form of transport in science fiction: you wear it around your neck (5) A horse in solid container looking thin and tired (7) A most unusual and minute pore in a leaf or stem (5) A photographer's model has pup in distress (3-2) A post-graduate degree about one plant-louse or greenfly (5) A really swinging performer needs more than one (7) Achieves through hard work. (5) Adds up to, ... to nothing All kiwi birds are of which genus? (7) American waiting on Nash for change (13) An institution created to conduct business. (7) Anglo (7) Assistants with silly ideas (5) At the time of its release, what film was the most expensive ever made, with a $200 million budget? (7) Attack where an actor is expected to perform (5) Away he'd weave making progress (7) Approaches pet returning with spasms (7) Arrange charms over one's tree initially in festival (9) Auditor's cardinal rule (9) "___ Auto," former Volkswagen phrase Annoying bark "___ Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" Any rational or irrational number? Abe Lincoln's youngest Ajman's federation: Abbr. April 1st practical joke Antonym of "love" Actor Neeson of "Taken" (3/10) ...and told him that he would see three more ___ that night and must listen to them. Actor Jared of "Dallas Buyers Club" Arthur of "The Golden Girls" Abate (6) ___ and Loathing in Las Vegas, Johnny Depp film Accommodate "American Dad!" network Aquatic salamander Airport org. Acted too broadly Appliances with lint traps Auto financing figs. Answer an invite Antitoxins Adams and Irving Actor Beatty Aftermath Antiquing aid Assistance Act of retaliation Asking about relatives Agreement Also Add up Any or all of the sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit Art —, US jazz pianist known for his improvisation who died in 1956 Amelie - - -, tennis champion Attendant in charge of museum exhibits African antelope A bunch Amy Winehouse hit Abe After a fashion Art of commanding troops on the battlefield Articulation associated with a cockney accent Argument suitable to be backed with force - and Hardy, comedy team (6) A bad habit of a human/horse (4) A bird such as a linnet; or, Wilkie Collins's character, Lucilla (5) A bunched cluster; a crest; a clump of bushes, feathers, grass or trees; a lock of hair; or, a small tassel (4) A cattle thief makes little sound A chocolate-dipped fruit-and-nut biscuit; or, a native of "Firenze" (10) A joint of oven-cooked beef or other meat, served in a meal often informally called the same; a particular type of coffee; or, slang for banter (5) A miserly Dickensian character portrayed as the antithesis of the Christmas spirit or goodwill (7) A pair of fellows in European country lacking a liberal empathy (8) A scheduled time in which to feature English queen is satisfactory (8) A stiff idea lad's concocted to be very healthy (2,3,2,1,6) A tear is shed when I use a lariat A woody strobilus of a conifer; a hop flower; or, a wafer for holding a scoop of gelato or Mr Whippy (4) About to beat famous racehorse Actor whose roles have included postman Tolliver Groat, waiter Manuel and the voice of a gingerbread man (5) Additional sun for minor members of a cast (6) Advantage around November getting expression of approval (6) An antonym of fake or false (9) An aromatic evergreen shrub related to the bay tree (6) An earthenware dish; or, the pate-like food cooked in this (7) An enclosure; a covered arcade or walkway as a place of religious seclusion in a cathedral, convent or monastery; or, monastic life (8) An official break between terms in lawcourts or universities; or, in the US, a holiday generally (8) An official list in the UK of people entitled to vote (9,4) Ancient rulers (7) Angle in playing field (5) Animated film about a train ride on Christmas Eve Any dopes could have these viewing times (4,4) Art to us, as a rule, is in Sanskrit Article has a tile missing on the curve (3) Artist who painted Snow-covered Landscape and The Theatre Box (6) As a shaky drinker might cause (8) As champagne no longer being kept perhaps in the workplace As some pipes convey (5) Atlases cry out for ones to increase reaction speeds (10) Aunt Tara left on seeing such a big spider Author of the Rutshire Chronicles as well as non-fiction titles including Jolly Super, How to Stay Married and How to Survive Christmas (6) Avoid restaurants perhaps with unlimited seating? A pal game to have a roll is not a pro (7) A year has 52 Abandon group playing what should be popular song Agreed to keep revered Hindu in religious schools Amount able to be carried Another nickname for the title place; its real name is revealed in the circled entries Artist up for prize Attractive appearance Awful factory exchanging article for English retailer Awfully crude flag is thus? (11) Actress Sheedy African nation Adversaries Appeal; attraction Apprehensive "A Scooby-___! Christmas" A-_ celebrity Act with impiety Actor's long speech Attack or shun as ordered Acorn's tree And so on: Abbr. At any time At that time Appoint to a job Athlete who's paid After filling the last one, Santa hung the __ All in all, Santa had a very busy __! "Almost ready!" Additionally At first, you could be made a fool of (5) A mosquito-borne disease A point of view expressed in stage whisper Annoyingly observant Arrange sit-ins to make repeated demands Astronaut Shepard A-lister, for short All ready A-___ celebrity Actress Bingham Add juice to, as an engine Alternative to AOL or NetZero Always the wrong way to go about it Author Fleming (and 6 Across) A negligee, say, ordered as a Christmas present (one of six) (5,1-6) Art associated with Dali and Magritte (10) A manor is on it Already had the spaghetti and oysters Aural pain Accounting credential, abbr. Achilles fly?