___ Blades, "Gideon's Crossing" actor who portrays Daniel Salazar on "Fear the Walking Dead" "Brain" of the computer: Abbr. Bitter ___ (brew) Bird's cozy pad "Black," poetically "___ be a monkey's uncle!" (surprised exclamation) *Breadmaker's need that's kneaded (rhymes with "show") Bottle-uncorking sound Bakers get a rise from it (but not shine) Boat-moving tool Bryce Canyon's state ___ Barrett, Pink Floyd co-founder Body art that may be permanent, for short Bunk bed option that's not "bottom" Bon ___ (witty remark, anagram of "Tom") Bachelor ___ (unmarried man's home) Bundle of money Bread for a pastrami sandwich, maybe Back to square ___ (back to the start) Bring someone down a ___ or two Blu-___ (disc format) Bergamot-flavored brew that shares its name with a 19th century U.K. Prime Minister: 3 wds. Buddy or chum British singer who topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song "Pillowtalk" Blue, cloudy expanse Brazilian city with Christ the Redeemer, lovingly Breathe after an exhausting exercise, say Boston Red ___ (MLB team) Bottle's top Bowling alley targets "Band of Brothers" network: Abbr. "Bearded" spring flower Back muscle, informally Become older and older "Being Mary ___," TV series starring Gabrielle Union whose protagonist is a news anchor Bundle of hay Book that's all mapped out? ___ Bergen, "Gandhi" actress who plays Sharon in the 2023 film "Book Club: The Next Chapter" Body part right under a mustache, perhaps "___ bygones be bygones" Bearded African antelope Beverage that's born in a brewery? ___ Bissinger, "Friday Night Lights" author whose name is related to 13a British young adult novel series by Mark Walden whose name is connected to 13a Blooper ___ (funny compilation) Brian ___, British ambient musician Become an ex-employee? Bigshot or bigwig: Abbr. ___ bean (tofu source) Bambi, e.g. *Brewed beverage to start your day with... that's also the start of 19a, 20a, 39a, 50a, 26d, 37d, and 40d ___ butter (moisturizer) Barbie's male counterpart Big church like the Notre Dame, for short ___ browns (breakfast bites) Beauty queen's accessory Bill ___, the "Science Guy" Bug to no end Boxing class, also a word commonly used to refer to something that's "important or influential" Bendable leg part "Breaking Bad" baddie Fring ___ by the bell, boxing term that's commonly used to refer to narrow escapes ___ Bull, energy drink brand Biblical Prince of Darkness Basketball star Shaquille O'___ Basketball shot, also a word commonly used to refer to something done very successfully: 2 wds. Beer barrel Bathroom floor piece Bat's dwelling "Blue's ___," children's series hosted by Steve Burns and Donovan Patton Better than better? "Breathe Again" singer Braxton Biblical animal conservationist who lived till he was 950 "Big Blue" tech giant that developed Watson: Abbr. "Braveheart" actor ___ Gibson Boxer Muhammad ___ who perfected the "rope-a-dope" technique "Back in Black" rock band Bard of ___ (Shakespeare's title) By oneself, as during a trip Bottom-heavy fruit that's poached Blood ___ (donor datum) Battering ___ (door-breaking device) Blackhearted or sinister "Before I forget..." in DMs: Abbr. ___ Brady, New England Patriots legend Bouncy castle filler Bruce ___, Batman's real identity Bagpiper's garb ___ Beta Kappa Big heap, as of laundry Black Friday event Billboard displays, for short Bend the ___ (submit) "Back," on a boat Befitting the situation, say ___ Beckenbauer, German former soccer player who won the World Cup as both player and manager Barely earn, with "out" Brian ___, "Nuremberg" star who plays Logan Roy in the satirical drama series "Succession" Be in the ___ (be aware) Biblical garden "Buy you a ___?" (question you may hear at a pub) ___ Braun, "The Big Ugly" star who plays Greg Hirsch in the satirical drama series "Succession" Back in the day Be at ___ (relax) Bottom of the shoe Birth month for many a Leo, for short Brass marching band instrument "Buona ___" (Italian greeting) Brown nut that is also a vegan milk source Bear whose porridge was too cold ___ Brickowski of "The Lego Movie" "By way of," in a tourist's itinerary Better ___ (significant other) ___ B, Spice Girl also called "Scary Spice" "Break ___!" ("Best of luck!"): 2 wds. Benjamin ___, 23rd President of the U.S.A. and the fifth to sport a beard in office Bluish-green shade of the ocean Braying biblical beasts Belted out a tune (rhymes with "lung") Best ___ (groom's closest friend, maybe) Backpack or purse handle, for one Big Apple educational institution: Abbr. "Brown Skin" singer India ___ Be extremely fond of Body part covered by a sleeve Button to make the TV silent Brewed beverages that may be red or green Bills in a tip jar, perhaps ___ B (back-up strategy) Brazilian soccer legend of yesteryear Bathtub water-testing digit Band-___ (adhesive strip) Black and white whale Brian ___, English physicist and former musician best known for presenting the "Wonders of..." series Bow ___ (type of neck accessory) "Bad Moon Rising" band: Abbr. ___ Baldwin who voices The Boss Baby Beach crustaceans with pincers ___-brain (dimwit) Big cat's warning? Bit of office correspondence "Before," in an old ode Bellow in a dairy farm? "___ Burgers," popular animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard "Butting" zodiac animal Beer container that's "tapped" Baseball official, for short Back-to-work day, for short "___ Blu, Dipinto Di Blu" (Domenico Modugno song) Breath-freshening stick? Blacken, on the grill Bombard with, as water balloons Be a braggadocio Browned bread with an appliance named after it Barrett of Pink Floyd Brayden ___, Canadian ice hockey player who scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 2020 Beaver's engineering feat Business magazine that's also a business abbreviation Buddy who has got your back ___ Baranski, "The Good Wife" actress who guest starred in the TV show "Family Guy" as herself Brew that may accompany bar snacks ___ by (barely scrapes by) Brunch or lunch, e.g. Big bust at the box office, say ___ Bowen, "Modern Family" actress who guest starred in the TV show "Family Guy" as herself Bobby ___ who won the James Norris Memorial Trophy 8 years in a row ___ Bowl Games, annual NFL event Beyond your ___ (knowledge) Budget lodging option Butter-like spread also called margarine Bowl alternative, for a pet fish "Before," in historical fiction Balled-up hand, say Brazil's Carnival-celebrating city Breed, as salmon (anagram of "pawns") "Bye Bye Bye" boy band 'N ___ "___ Birthday, Mr. President," 1962 song performance by Marilyn Monroe for President John F. Kennedy Bread or pasta grain Body art that may be "temporary," slangily Brand that makes foam darts ___-back (relaxed in manner) Be ___ no good (being mischievous): 2 wds. Blanc who voiced Bugs Bunny and Foghorn Leghorn "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" law enforcement group: Abbr. Banana part that's discarded "Bearded" purple flower ___ Berry, "My Ding-A-Ling" African-American singer who is lovingly called the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" Beginner's game mode Brian ___, British music producer Berry rich in antioxidants and vowels? Bill ___, TV's "Science Guy" Boxer Muhammad who floated "like a butterfly" Baked beans container "Boo-___!" (triumphant cry) Battery size for small electronic devices, perhaps Bundle of cash Big first milestone for a baby "Ben-Hur" novelist Wallace Brits call them "chips" Bug someone Bumbling buffoon "___ bitten, twice shy" Brag about oneself Boston Celtics' organization: Abbr. "Busy" insect? Blu-___ Disc (data storage format) Braying beast with hooves Bassist's hookup, for short Beatle bride Yoko Brian who produced for U2 and Coldplay Birds' constructions Benicio del ___ of "The Usual Suspects" ___ broche (cooking style with a skewer): 2 wds. Become less full, as the moon Big brand of faucets (anagram of "omen") ___ Brees, former New Orleans Saints quarterback who has been invited to the Pro Bowl 13 times "Bother," to a bard Break a hunger strike Bumbling person, slangily (anagram of "mosh") Bryan Cranston in "Malcolm in the Middle" Breathtaking feeling ___ Brown, chef known for hosting the Food Network show "Good Eats" Big Middle East export Black widow's "silky" handiwork Broomstick rider in a story book Bitter brew at a brewpub Bikini part Blade at sea? ___ Brooks who directed "The Producers" Biggest of the three bears, in Goldilocks's tale Back of the neck Business ___ (work-sponsored travel) Ballerina's digit ___ Bears, '80s multi-colored plush bears that headlined their own TV shows and films Boxing legend Mike ___ Blanc, highest peak in the Alps Big "Big Apple" paper: Abbr. "Birdy" prefix hidden at the start of "aviation" Big ___ (London landmark) Bruce ___ of "Enter the Dragon" Big brass band instrument Body's processing center Burj Khalifa's city "Beauty and the ___" Banned pesticide: Abbr. Break bread Boardroom biggie: Abbr. Be victorious Break-___ (certain crimes) Baby's mealtime garment