"Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze" actor Ron ___ ___ de plume (author's pen name) Despair's opposite Dog's happy tail movement ___-Dick (Herman Melville's fictional whale) Director Anderson of "Moonrise Kingdom" ___-de-sac (dead end) ___ duck, misleading name of a dish that's actually made of fish, not duck Deer-est mother? ___ Dawson, NFLer who once hosted "Inside the NFL" Director ___ Lee of "The Ice Storm" ___-dye (kaleidoscope-like pattern) Diner bills from regular customers, say "Don't make ___ habit": 2 wds. Dad, to grandpa Day before a big holiday, say Double-reed in an orchestra pit Desktop image that's double-clicked Disney queen who sang "Let It Go" ___ Damon, actor who plays Leslie Groves Jr. in the 2023 film "Oppenheimer" Doe's date, perhaps Dorky sort that may speak in Klingon Disco ___ ('70s period) Decades-old NBC sketch show: Abbr. "Despicable Me 2" dad Drop that may run down one's cheek? Dr. ___ Wilson, Garfield's veterinarian who was created by 17a Drunk ___ skunk: 2 wds. Digital document format, maybe: Abbr. Dessert with tiers, perhaps Dip below the horizon, as the evening sun "___-dokie!" (informal "Sure!") Dull and lackluster (anagram of "bard") Damascus's country, for short Draw beer from, as a keg Deadly cobra that allegedly killed Cleopatra "Don't say another word!" Dad's sister, lovingly Dinnerware item Director ___ Lee of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Double rainbow shapes Dubai's federation: Abbr. ___-disclosure agreement Dandelion support Disease-causing microbe "Don't ___ fool!": 2 wds. Do some tailoring "Dip ___ in the water" (try): 2 wds. Desert haven Days of ___ (olden times) Dissenting votes Dental cord? ___ Diaz, character from "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Departure's opposite, for short "Downton Abbey" nobleman Dog disease... or an anagram of Belgrade's country Disco ___, character from "The Simpsons" Disneyland attraction "D" in CD-ROM ___ dress (competition for kids) "Despacito" singer Fonsi ___ de Muertos (Mexican holiday) Diplomatic building, for short Dog's wagger Driver's license issuer: Abbr. Diva's song Distress letters at sea Doctor's organization: Abbr. Dismounted, as a horse Dull and colorless (anagram of "brad") Draw to a close ___ de Janeiro, Brazilian city founded in 1565 Distress call from a sinking ship "Dreaded" work week-starting day, for short ___-de-four (hemisphere-shaped vault) Decompose "Days of ___ Lives," popular soap opera Desert's fertile spot ___ doll (homemade doll, perhaps) Dove's sound Did a 10K, say "Dracula" actor ___ Lugosi Deal with something difficult (rhymes with "hope") Damage on a car, as from a minor collision ___ Driver who starred in "House of Gucci" ___-dandruff shampoo Dr. Frankenstein's assistant Doe or stag, e.g. Deliberately stay away from, say ___ Del Rey, "Summertime Sadness" singer ___ Diesel, "The Fast and the Furious" actor Day after Sunday, for short Dalmatian mark Droop or slump ___ DeGeneres with 33 Daytime Emmy Awards Dark Lord in "The Lord of the Rings" DNA carrier Dining room furniture Domesticated, say Drink slowly, from a straw Denim pants, say "Don't Blame It ___," song by The Congos: 2 wds. Drove too fast, say "D" in LED "Do you ___ anything else to say?" Day before Friday, for short "Dig Dug (Shake It)" rapper (anagram of "weal") "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" singer and former coach on NBC's "The Voice" ___ Dragons, band with the hits "Thunder" and "Radioactive" "Don't make a sound!" ___ de France (annual bike race) ___ d'etat (illegal power grab) Doctor's organization: Abbr. Do one's best, say Drought-stricken, as a desert Daniel ___ and Daniel Scheinert, 2023 Oscar-winning directors of "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Do the dishes, say Dove or Dial bar? "Doggy ___," container for leftover food "Dog-___," idiom for someone who's extremely exhausted Dog and pony ___, highly promoted, over-the-top event, slangily Damage, as a surface Distribute, as cards Do business with a bookie "Do you want an apple ___ banana?" (question at breakfast, maybe): 2 wds. Day-___ Color Corp. (paint brand) Dune-rider's off-road transport: Abbr. Diminishes, as the tide Dadaist Jean ___ Day to start an early weekend, for short ___ DuVernay who directed "A Wrinkle in Time" Defensive boxing move where the boxer wraps their opponent's arms to create a pause Deflect, as a boxer's punch in the other direction Direction opposite to "right" "Don't procrastinate!" letters Disney protagonist from the 2016 namesake film who is a Polynesian chieftess Disney's "The Jungle Book" protagonist, who is an Indian boy Dangerous Egyptian slitherer Do some needlework Dinghy-moving implement ___ date (project deadline) Dimes in a dollar Dwayne ___, "Black Adam" actor who is the co-owner of the alcohol brand Teremana Tequila Dentist's focus Dry ___ (wood problem) Drain blockage, say Density symbol Devoid of dampness? Dog's foot Disco ___ (early '70s period, say) 180-degree turn on the road, slangily Disney mermaid played by Halle Bailey "Death on the ___," Agatha Christie mystery Deer on Michigan's flag Data and facts, for short Dinner invitation? Dashboard Confessional's music genre ___ Dameron, character from the "Star Wars" franchise Dispatched Dr. ___, rapper who popularized West Coast G-funk Diana Ross's hairdo Dream ___ (perfect combination of people) Dry as a desert, say Decay, as vegetables Doorstep item December 24 or December 31, e.g. Dryly humorous (word you'll find hidden in "awry") Doomsday ___, legendary unit coached by Tom Landry during the '60s and '70s "Don't get carried ___..." Dream sleep letters "Don't ___ Up," Oscar-nominated 2021 film featuring Tyler Perry as a talk show host Deer sir? Design detail, for short (anagram of "pecs") "Demon ___," Barbara Kingsolver novel that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction "Did they have a boy ___ girl?": 2 wds. Dragon's hideout Done with, with "of" ___ Diego, California Dreaming spot? "Dancing with the Stars" network: Abbr. ___ Delevingne, English model and actress whose first catwalk appearance was at the 2011 London Fashion Week "Do this quickly!" in texts: Abbr. ___ Day (January holiday to celebrate the "I Have a Dream" orator): Abbr. Detroit Pistons' league: Abbr. Dublin citizens Day ___ (facility for young children) Device with a record button, for short Deep distress or heartache, say "Desperate Housewives" actress Hatcher Dog : Puppy :: Cow : ___ Delicately small and pretty, say Director Roth who made "Hostel" and "Cabin Fever" Drop estimation, on Uber: Abbr. Diplomatic agent Director's "Stop!" Dadaism pioneer Jean ___ Disreputable fellow (word hidden in "pirouette") "Do we have a ___?" ("Are we in agreement?") ___ de Janeiro, Brazilian city with Copacabana Beach "Don't drink and drive" ad, e.g.: Abbr. (word hiddden in "psalm") "___ Diary,..." Damascus's country, for short "Doctor ___," BBC's sci-fi series Director Aster of "Midsommar" and "Beau Is Afraid" Do some tailoring "Death Becomes ___," 1992 film with Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn ___-dropping moment (very shocking) ___ Diamond who sang "Sweet Caroline" Disney's wide-eyed baby deer Dr. ___, rapper who was a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru Disney's mermaid princess Dallas NBA player, for short Darrelle ___, former New York Jets cornerback who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 "Dies ___" (Latin hymn) ___ de Janeiro, Brazilian city where bossa nova was founded Dining room seats Driver's navigation guide ___ DaCosta who directed "The Marvels" 2013 drama film by Anne Fontaine starring Naomi Watts and Robin Wright Double-reed instrument ___-dead gorgeous (extremely pretty) Did some karaoke, say Day before Friday, for short ___ de plume (author's pen name) Douglas ___ tree (common Christmas tree choice) Declare openly Daybreak "Do your ___ thing" ("Do what you want") "___-Doo," media franchise that was featured in an animated crossover episode on "Supernatural" Domed Arctic home Dewey ___, iconic teacher played by Jack Black in the 2003 film "School of Rock" "Do you have ___ questions?" Destiny's Child or The Bee Gees, e.g. Down? Dispatched, as mail Dinner holder "Don't ___," 1977 song by Fleetwood Mac that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 "Don't ___ words in my mouth!" Devoured a burger Drug-busting cop, informally Doctor's "Need this right now!" Disapproving sound from a crowd Dig that's fit for a pig "Did you ___ wonder...?" "___ did the chicken cross the road?" "___ do you do?" Draped Indian garment ___ date (deadline) "Disgusting!" ___-dried tomatoes