Droop, like an unwatered flower Dental problem corrected by braces Dad on "Black-ish," familiarly "Dexter" network, briefly "Downton Abbey" actor Stevens Do a tutor's job Do some embroidery Defrost, as meat Dunkable cookie Dry as a dustbowl ___ Dae-Jung, ex-professor at Harvard and former President of South Korea who received the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize Demanding movie star, maybe "Dani California" Band whose wild on-stage antics resulted in half the band being arrested Droop Diesel from the movies Director Lupino who made "The Hitch-Hiker" Disney's wide-eyed baby deer Duke Ellington's "Take ___ Train": 2 wds. Dentist's degree: Abbr. Destiny "Dot" follower in a website, usually Down in the dumps "Delish!" "Don't move" command to a pet, say Dog's "Hello!" Dog's coat Dubai's land: Abbr. Decorative fish in a pond? Dadaist Jean Disco guy from "The Simpsons" DIY furniture company Darci Lynne ___, young singer and ventriloquist seen on "America's Got Talent" Deli bread Dry, as a bone ___ de Janeiro Divisions on a ruler, for short ___ Dolphins Cheerleaders, NFL cheer squad which was founded in 1978 Denver ___ Cheerleaders, NFL cheer squad founded in 1993 ___ Dodd, reality TV star seen on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" 2011 documentary on horses about the eponymous cowboy Brannaman Dover's state, for short "Double ___ to like" (Instagram option) "Doubtfire" or "Maisel" preceder "Doctor Who" airer: Abbr. ___ Dee river Donut feature Drained of color Dry as a bone Do a seamstress's work Down in the dumps "___ & Dumber," 1994 film Do the lawn Door opener Death ___ (imminent failure) Dish made from a broth Donkey's relative "Do ___ disturb" Distance over time Dad's sister Doubly curved letter Dadaist Jean ___ Deep repentance Debate topic, say Darjeeling export Do a voice-over, say ___ diligence ___ Dancy and Claire Danes, celebrity couple who met on the set of "Evening" Dumbstruck reaction ___ Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin, celebrity couple who met on the set of "Once Upon a Time" Dry barnyard bundle Draft a text message, say Duck's habitat "Don't ___ Me Down," song by The Chainsmokers Discharge, as radiation Dr. Frankenstein's workplace, for short Danish political drama starring Sidse Babett Knudsen and Soren Malling "Designated ___," Netflix political drama starring Kiefer Sutherland and Adan Canto Diva's feathered wrap Domesticate a beast, say Dieter's concern Distribute, as cards DiCaprio or Da Vinci, lovingly ___-Dame, Paris Dish served using a ladle "___ Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways," poem by William Wordsworth Doe's dad Dropped, like an anchor Deep-fried jelly donuts that are eaten during Hanukkah "Duct" or "washi" follower Dusk to a poet "Dead" or "Tail" follower Dublin's country, for short Decorative flower holder Dick Tracy was one, for short Dull routines Dodge model of the '80s Doorstep item DIYer's purchasing site Diplomat's skill Daily Themed Crossword or Crossword Explorer, for short "Dancing Queen" band Dull pain Dr. Martin Luther ___ Jr., activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize on 10th December 1964 Dexter's setting, for short Does not win, say Dress lines 1949 defense group letters DIY gardening bundle, for one "___ Diary..." (journal entry) Drop into water? "Do ___ disturb" Doe's pronoun Docking deck Deer on Michigan's flag "Don't kiss and ___" Devoid of dampness Defensive tennis stroke Donkeys and elephants have big ones Day with a ball drop: Abbr. DNA holder Disorderly laundry pile Degree after a master's, perhaps: Abbr. Drama film starring Frances McDormand that won three Oscars in 2021 ___ de Triomphe (Paris landmark) Do voice-over work Do some hemming "Dakiti" rapper who won seven Lo Nuestro Awards in 2021: 2 wds. Dawson of NFL fame Dua ___, "Levitating" singer who won two Brit Awards in 2021 Don a dress Drag with difficulty Dork, slangily Distribute, as a deck of cards Date night flowers Drink for a happy hour "Drake and ___," old Nickelodeon show Double-reed instrument "___ Dark Thirty" Daringly innovative Dozen minus two Damage the surface of "Dancing Queen" singers DiFranco who sang "Little Plastic Castle" Debtor's letters Die shape? ___ Delhi, India's capital ___ Deco (architecture style) ___ Dressel, American swimmer who set new world records in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Director Anderson of "Moonrise Kingdom" Do some tailoring Drag through the mud, as a campaign Dentists' concern ___ Dei Dairy bovines Deep sorrow Doctors' organization: Abbr. Director Burton of "Beetlejuice" D-Day carriers: Abbr. Dog's little one "Dancing Queen" band Disappear slowly Doctors' organization: Abbr. Dot's partner in Morse code ___ DiFranco, singer of "32 Flavors" Do some downsizing, work-wise "Doctor ___" (British science fiction show) Dish that may be rare Devoid of moisture, say ___ date Defense acronym ___ down (lose weight) Delay on a zoom call Day before Sunday, for short ___ DeGeneres, comedian who announced the end of her TV show in 2021 "___ dreaming?": 2 wds. DOB stat Dr. Dolittle's profession, for short Dim ___ (dumpling) December 31st, for one Depart or leave Drinking champagne with ___, unique New Year's Eve tradition Destiny of good things, as per a popular proverb Dirty rodent Dish cooked in a pot Deep sleep letters Delivery vehicle Desire to do something ___ Dowd, Emmy-winning actress of "The Handmaid's Tale" Diagnostic procedure: Abbr. Damascus native, often David ___, "Ashes to Ashes" hitmaker Down with the flu Dracula, at times "___ Driver," Martin Scorsese's 1976 classic crime film Damage or blemish Daredevil Knievel ___ de Janeiro "Don't mind if ___": 2 wds. Donned "Doctor ___," British TV series Dissenting votes "Don't ___ the Music" (Rihanna's request) Deceptive story "Don't Go Breaking My ___," 1976 duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee Dentist's root canal tool Driveway surface "Dot" in reverse Domesticated animal that can carry a load "Dota: ___ Blood," 2021 animated TV series based on the video game series of the same name Doctors for labs, for short "Don't go" "___ Don't Know Jack," 2001 game show based on the video game series of the same name "Desperate Housewives" actress Hatcher Drop, in the ocean Drought-ridden, like a desert Dr. who co-founded Beats Electronics Dismounted Dalmatian mark DVD function Director Lee of "Hulk" Drake's "___ for What" "Dusk," to Keats Downcast ___ Darya (river in Central Asia) Draped garment in Agra Distinctive flair Deer mom "Do ___ others ..." ___ Duke, actor who plays Gabe Wilson in the horror film "Us" Drink often mixed with rum Drink on draught Drench, as bread in gravy Disdainful interjection DVR system that offers recording option Dumbo's wing Dog leash, to a Brit Disney's "___ and the Detectives" Department store stock, for short Door-handle sign, sometimes "Do you need anything ___?" Dusk, in poetry Deep gorge in the forest Donned a dress ___ Dunham, actress who co-hosts the podcast "The C-Word" Double-clicked, as a file Dracula's alter ego Dubai denizen, maybe Do an impersonation of Doctor's orders, sometimes Director Kazan of "A Streetcar Named Desire"