Big Apple newspaper: Abbr. Blue ___ Mountains Backpack's or purse's handle "___ be back soon!" "Born," in France Become unusable, as fruit Ben ___ (Charlton Heston's epic role) Boot's bottom Building shape named after a letter "Beg your pardon?" "___ be alright!" Brian in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Broom's buddy "Blow ___ steam" (get rid of pent-up energy) Bard's "before" Bring out of focus, as a photo Bracket's shape, maybe Brewed party drink Buttery square Branch of industrial engineering that is concerned with optimizing production processes Baseball's "Master Melvin" Branch of engineering that is concerned with designing and testing e-devices ___ Burgundy, "Anchorman" protagonist Branch of engineering that combines physics and maths and is concerned with the design and maintenance of machines Branch of engineering that is concerned with the construction and maintenance of infrastructure Brownie's birthplace? Branch of engineering that is concerned with the design and prototyping of hardware and software Barista's chocolatey creation Broadway musical with a feline name Back, to a sailor Before today? Bars of a bodily cage? ___ back and relax Baseball Hall of Famer Mel Beekeeper in a 1997 film "Bad" cholesterol letters "Beauty and a ___," song by Justin Bieber featuring Nicki Minaj Burden to be carried Be behind on bills Brewer's output Broadway construction Baking fixture "Before" in verse Braying beast Bump into Bend the knee, say "Big Momma's House" actress Long Brekkie morsel Bea ___, "The Golden Girls" actress who served in the military as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Bundle of banknotes Boat's front (anagram of "wrop") Break a ___ (good luck) Back, on a boat Bad, as quality Biblical son of Isaac Baby's first word, maybe Baseballer turned "Shark Tank" shark: Hyph. ___ Beta Kappa Baseball legend Melvin Buck's mate Badger for payment Brand of bottled water from France Bad hair day hider, perhaps Bone ___ (spongy substance in the center of bones) Bearded beast from Africa "Blowin' in the Wind" singer Bob Big Ben's country, for short "Before," to a poet "Billy ___," 2000 film starring Jamie Bell that features a tap dance sequence Butcher's offering Big ___ (London landmark) Brass band instrument "___ be my pleasure!" Bit of body art, slangily Ballerina's skirt Bone in a "cage" ___ Bronzes, priceless artifacts that Germany agreed to return to Nigeria by 2022 "Believe it or ___" Baseball's Gehrig Biriyani bit "Brave" singer Bareilles Big-eyed barn bird Baseball card statistic: Abbr. Bar mitzvah celebrator Bob ___, "Mr. Tambourine Man" singer who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation Bath bomb site Brief sleeping periods Boris ___, male gymnast who has won seven Olympic gold medals Born and ___ (raised) Baseball rule-enforcer, for short "Best before" on a cereal box: 2 wds. ___ before the storm Bear's abode Bottom of an exclamation mark Bigeye fish in Hawaiian meals Broth container, perhaps Bleating belle Ball dribbler? Base's counterpart in chemistry Beam of sunlight Break off, as a relationship Bedding fabric Billie Eilish's "___ Guy" Black and white crossing animal? Bit of comedic wit Bobber in a harbor Boxers and retrievers, e.g. Betty and Jughead's comic friend Bicycle from the 19th century that had a large front wheel and a small rear wheel: Hyph. Bicycle tire filler Baby's onesie protector Bunch of Belugas Browse Amazon, say Become droopy, like skin Beam from ear to ear Broke into a sprint Be mindful of Boxer Laila Baking measure, briefly Bridal shop accessories Body of a ship Bowlful from a luau Becomes inedible, in a way Building blocks from childhood Barcalounger activity, perhaps Bird from Brisbane "Before," in a poem Brood or sulk (anagram of "poem") "Ben-___" (epic film) Bus route word Bard of ___ Bills in Istanbul ___ Billups, NBA coach and former Detroit Pistons player who was the recipient of the NBA Finals MVP in 2004 Baseballer ___ Gehrig ___ Baranski, "The Good Wife" actress who plays Agnes in the TV series "The Gilded Age" Bony freshwater fish Bit of improv: Hyph. Body parts that may be "made of steel," informally ___ Benton, "Hamilton" star who plays Peggy in the TV series "The Gilded Age" Bygone Roman garb (anagram of "goat") Beehive stiffener, perhaps Bell-shaped flower "___ be our little secret" Breakfast staple Biblical garden BD ___, "Mr. Robot" actor who plays Dr. Henry Wu in "Jurassic World Dominion" "Breaking" broadcast ___ Beta Kappa ___ Bandit, electronic music group with the hit song "Rockabye" Bar staple, for short Beyonce's birth country: Abbr. Banker that works 24/7?: Abbr. Bark from a pomeranian Blonde brew, maybe Bathroom, for short Bow's opposite, on a boat Biologist's eggs Big boom letters ___ browns (breakfast order) Bit of butter ___-Ball (arcade game) Broadway actress Hagen of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Bird that may be "scared" away ___ Batiste, "We Are" singer who won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2022 Buckeyes' school: Abbr. Boulevard-lining tree ___ Blake, Jamaican soccer player who won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award in 2016 and 2020 "Bi" plus one? Batman's nemesis Ballpoint or gel, e.g. Big name in daredevilry Bathroom in Bath, informally "___ Beyond," DC animated series from Warner Bros. that has won three Annie Awards Belonging to him? Break between a school year Bumper depression Be sorry about Beach expectation, perhaps Boat movers? Before A.D.: Abbr. Boxing trainer ___ D'Amato Baseball positions: Abbr. Bounced-check letters ___ Balls, foam balls used in a toy popular in the '70s Be the first to finish Beethoven's final symphony Bangkok resident Bard of ___ (Shakespeare) Bon Jovi's song "___ a Nice Day" 1998 biopic starring Angelina Jolie Bonfire residue Bank opening, for short Be entitled to Big burden to carry Biblical twin ___ Beachley, Australian surfer who won the world championship seven times Blue tang from "Finding Nemo" Barrett of Pink Floyd Backpack computer Baby hopper or a character from "Friends" Biblical ark-builder Brown, flightless bird Bathroom in London Billy who plays Match in "Back to the Future" "Be quiet!" Big party Boxer known as "The Greatest" Brooklyn NBA team Be an accessory to, in a heist Bread partner, sometimes Bakers with varying degrees? ___ B from the Spice Girls Burst ___ the scene (appeared unexpectedly) Brood or sulk Biryani grain Brake suddenly, say Boldly innovative "Big Blue" company: Abbr. Bartender from "The Simpsons" Bob and Mike ___, tennis-playing siblings who have won an Olympic gold medal as a pair Baseball Hall of Famer ___ Gehrig "Before," to poets Bikini top British singer Rita ___ Book after Galatians, for short Bug on a dog Be bedridden Breakfast, lunch, and dinner "___ be my pleasure!" Bills in a tip jar, usually Barely get by, with "out" Billboard displays, for short "___, borrow, or steal" "Bang Bang" singer Grande, to her fans Birthday candle count "Braveheart" actor Gibson "Be my Yoko ___" ___ Brand, "Death on the Nile" actor who voices Dr. Nefario in the "Despicable Me" franchise "Buddy!" "Bring ___: All or Nothing": 2 wds. Bitterly regret Badminton court divider Big name in body sprays Born yesterday? Big name in ice-cream "___ Bless the USA," 1984 patriotic song by Lee Greenwood Belonging to us? Billion-year time periods Beaver's creation Best ___ (wedding role)