Blooming bulb in the Netherlands "Brokeback Mountain" director Lee Baked pastry dish Bubbly ritual? Breath of fresh ___ (refreshing change) Belgium's currency Black-and-white apex predator Brown a bit, as a steak "Bad Intentions" rapper Dr. ___ Bald ___, United States' national bird Back muscle, for short (anagram of "alt") Bit of parsley, say (anagram of "grips") "Bye-bye," to a Brit: Hyph. Bass guitarist's booster, for short Baby nursery bed ___-been (one who is no longer relevant) Brooklyn Nets or Milwaukee Bucks, e.g. Basketball shot where the player forces the ball down through the basket after jumping up: 2 wds. Bud Light or Heineken, e.g. Basketball shot made using one hand, often by bouncing the ball off the backboard Basketball penalty awarded after a foul: 2 wds. Basketball shot where the player swings their arm with a sweeping motion Body part pulled by a joker? Barenaked Ladies song "Be My Yoko ___" Basketball hoop's outer edge Bolt's partner Ballerina's balancing digit "___ Bitsy Spider" (nursery rhyme) Borrower's burden "Based on a ___ story" Bro or sis, for short Blu-___ Disc Baking ___ (cake-making ingredient) "Bathroom," in Britain Bride's attire Babe ___, famed baseballer Bubble ___ (chewy treat) ___-boost (confidence builder) Be dramatic? Bed ___ & Beyond Big brass instrument that goes "oom-pah-pah" "___ Brockovich" (2000 Julia Roberts film) "Ben-___: A Tale of the Christ," Lew Wallace classic Bear Grylls' "___ vs. Wild" Bhutan's continent Bella, to Gigi Hadid, for short "Bucket" or "sun" headwear Beverage that may be "pale" or "ginger" Bluish-green blood line ___ Benchley, "Jaws" author who made a guest appearance in the book's film adaptation Baby's napping place Bugs ___ of "Looney Tunes" Bidding e-commerce site with a "Buy It Now" option Big Apple school: Abbr. "Before," to William Blake Ballroom dance move that may elicit "oooh"s Be down with the flu, say Bean ___ (comfy seat) "___ been meaning to ask you..." Be ill at ___ (worried) Brian ___, "There Were Bells" musician Browning who directed 1931's "Dracula" Bubble wrap filler Brew that has a high hops content: Abbr. Bother a lot ___-bullying measures (against bullying) Burrito's shelled alternative, say Beard-tastic African antelope Be boastful, say (anagram of "grab") Bacardi liquor Boxer's quick punch Baked salmon ___ Conti's: 2 wds. Bit of Halloween decor that may come with spiders British wordsmith's reference book: Abbr. ___ Blunt, actress who plays Kitty Oppenheimer in the 2023 film "Oppenheimer" Butterfingered person, say Bill who taught science on TV Business ___ (airplane seating option) Best of the best: Hyph. Bathroom towel holder Boise's state, for short Baseball player's headwear that's often worn backward Bicolored sandwich in the cookie aisle Bodyguards' bulletproof garments Braying beast of burden Bacon grease or lard, e.g. "Burnable" storage media, in the '90s: Abbr. ___ Bear, Boo-Boo Bear's best friend Brainstorming session input (or output) Bust, as a lawbreaker Bobby ___, celebrated NHLer Broomstick-riding witch, say Buzz Lightyear's best friend in "Toy Story" who features in the song "You've Got a Friend in Me" Bighead's "It's all about me" trait "Black ___," 2015 song by Little Mix whose missing word is related to 17a Black-tie affair Black ___ Peas, "Pump It Harder" group Brooklyn ___, Kevin Durant's NBA team for three seasons Boat propeller? Bathroom weighing device ___ Bowl (annual NFL championship game) Brewpub fixture Black tie event Bummed out Broadcast on TV Business letter insert, for short Break-___ (certain crimes) ___-ball (arcade game) British restrooms Baby powder ingredient Bangkok native Bitten by a wasp, say Big soup scooper "___, Brute?": 2 wds. Big low-pitched brass instrument "Big Little Lies" network: Abbr. Beauty parlor goo Barely makes, with "out" Be in debt to Bill ___, TV's "Science Guy" Billion-year span Baking measure: Abbr. Beaver's project Blows, volcano-style "Blue Suede Shoes" singer Presley ___, beta, gamma Breakfast restaurant chain: Abbr. "Before," poetically Braying beast Bird's wing measurement ___ blossom, flower also known as Sakura in Japanese "Bad ___," song by Taylor Swift that won an MTV VMA for Video of the Year in 2015 "___ Brockovich" Book sheet Bob ___, singer who covered the song "Take a Message to Mary" in 1970 Book of maps Bidding war site Bright ray of light Ballerina's skirt Baseball statistic for when a batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into the field Baseball play when a batter is awarded first base after receiving four "balls" Biblical ark skipper Baseball batter swings and misses three pitches, say Baseball's "lumber" Bring up, as a child "___, borrow, steal" Braying animal Biting insect that targets prey by sensing their body heat Baseball executives: Abbr. Boise's state, for short British bathroom Betty Crocker snack introduced in the '90s that had the tagline, "Ya just don't eat, ya ___!" "___ boy!" (congratulatory expression) Big, bushy hairdo Bind, as with rope Bombards with unwanted e-mails, say (anagram of "spasm") Big name in acne medication Big Ben's country, for short "Betty ___," cartoon character of the 1930s Beam of light Boxer Muhammad ___ "Barney & Friends" network: Abbr. Black-and-white oceanic predator that hunts in packs ___ Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers legend who scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors Breakfast cereal grains Business course subject, for short Be let off ___-free (without any consequences) Baker's measure, for short Brooklyn ___, NBA team ___ blow (below the belt) Be deceitful Be indebted to Bill ___, Microsoft co-founder ___ Bell, fast food chain Box office disaster "Black ___," 2010 psychological horror film starring Natalie Portman that's one of the highest-grossing independent films Black cat or broken mirror, for some Bale-binding material Browser window? "___ Baba and the Forty Thieves" Business agreement Ballerina's skirt Baking appliance Beats by Dr. ___ (audio goods company) "___ be my pleasure!" ___ band (One Direction or Jonas Brothers, e.g.) Be in the know, say "Buffet or ___ carte?": 2 wds. Busy California airport: Abbr. "Better late ___ never!" Break, as a twig Brooklyn ___, NBA team from New York City, whose former members include Jason Kidd Breakfast grains that may be "rolled" or "wild" Broken arm covering Beer serving size, at a pub Boundless joy Blood-red birthstone Bird who coos Box-shaped vehicle, perhaps Bison's Himalayan cousin ___ bargain (negotiated agreement in court) Boise's state, for short Beaver's stick-y creation? ___ butter (skincare ingredient) "___ big fan!": 2 wds. Barrier made of bushes (rhymes with "wedge") Bonobo or gibbon, e.g. Burn a bit, on the grill "___ bark and no bite," dog-related idiom for someone who's just talk Breadmaker's appliance Brazil's neighbor with Macchu Picchu Burning desires? Bar, bed, and breakfast place? ___ Bowl (NFL league champion-deciding game) Blue expanse above the horizon ___ Bear, Boo Boo Bear's buddy Black-and-white safari sighting Body part that squints Boxing punch that is usually aimed at the jaw Brian ___ known for his work in ambient music and electronica Boxing stance where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward Be smitten with, say Bruins biggie Bobby ___ Boxer's quick punch "Boxer unable to proceed fighting": Abbr. ___ B, member of the Spice Girls Burn the midnight ___ (work late) Billy ___ Cyrus of "Hannah Montana" Beer barrel attachment "Before," in pre-modern poetry Best-selling sandwich cookie Black-and-white marine predator Belt's spot "Buyer beware" phrase, on a price tag: 2 wds. Be at ___ (in a relaxed state) ___-BHA, skincare initials ___ Boss (German fashion house) Butter type in cosmetics Beach ___ (type of physique, slangily) Barbie's beau Bed at a campsite Be behind on bills "Break a ___!" ("Best of luck!") Bumped into Breathe heavily, as a dog Blacken slightly on a grill, say Breath of fresh ___ "Buy ___" (Amazon alternative to "add to cart") Big ___ Wolf (fairy tale villain) Baseball hitter's stat: Abbr.