Star Tribune Answers November 23, 2023
Author: Boatload Puzzles
Across
| Jump | Leap |
| Gradual | Slow |
| Framed (2 wds.) | Setup |
| Curved doorway | Arch |
| Busy place | Hive |
| Sports locale | Arena |
| Proposed as a candidate | Nominated |
| Tiny insects | Gnats |
| Compass direction (abbr.) | Ese |
| Uncovers | Opens |
| Discharge | Emit |
| Perpetually | Ever |
| Bother | Hassle |
| Type of drum | Snare |
| Finally (2 wds.) | Atlast |
| Reef material | Coral |
| Fangs | Teeth |
| Mineral spring | Spa |
| Dollar bills | Ones |
| Forward thrust | Lunge |
| Envelope part | Flap |
| Pekoe, e.g. | Tea |
| ____ Gras (Fat Tuesday) | Mardi |
| Part | Piece |
| Most insignificant | Merest |
| Book part | Index |
| Trip to the post office, e.g. | Errand |
| Mideast nation | Iran |
| Spoil | Ruin |
| Fiend | Demon |
| NY time zone | Est |
| Like Santa’s helpers | Elfin |
| Intricate | Elaborate |
| Violin’s kin | Cello |
| Choir singer | Alto |
| Enthusiastic | Avid |
| Tire pattern | Tread |
| Yard units | Feet |
| That woman’s | Hers |
Down
| Country path | Lane |
| Greek god | Eros |
| Apex | Acme |
| Greek letter | Phi |
| Figure | Shape |
| Printed material | Literature |
| Kiln | Oven |
| Marries | Weds |
| Sink down | Sag |
| Writer ____ Hemingway | Ernest |
| Squads | Teams |
| Up to the time that | Until |
| Glue | Paste |
| Fictional book | Novel |
| Periods in history | Eras |
| Despise | Hate |
| Fire leftover | Ash |
| Aberdeen native | Scot |
| Not any | None |
| Range | Area |
| Looks after | Tends |
| Valid | Legitimate |
| Toboggan | Sled |
| Horse’s gait | Pace |
| Pinnacle | Apex |
| Animal fat | Lard |
| Helsinki native | Finn |
| Chess pieces | Men |
| Musical instrument | Piano |
| Capital of the Philippines | Manila |
| Upright | Erect |
| King, e.g. | Ruler |
| Firearm | Rifle |
| Automaton | Robot |
| Hearing-impaired | Deaf |
| Fashion magazine | Elle |
| Roof projection | Eave |
| Agitate | Stir |
| Koppel and Kennedy | Teds |
| Drift off | Nod |
| Stadium shout | Rah |