| LAWRENCE | *With 71-Across, |
| INSIDE | With 71-Across, one way to think (with a hint to this puzzle's theme) |
| HASH | With 71-Across, symbol used four times in this puzzle with four different meanings |
| ROSS | With 71-Across, Antarctic bay |
| SILENT | With 71-Across, pretalkies time |
| ACHRISTMAS | With 71-Across, holiday classic |
| YES | With 71-Across, boot camp affirmative |
| PLAY | With 71-Across, act all-powerful |
| AMRICANCRIM | With 71-Across, 2016, 2018 |
| BAD | With 71 Across, intimidating interrogator |
| VISUALIZE | With 71-Across, ...from a soccer coach |
| DOPE | With 71-Across, a racetrack publication |
| CHECKER | Game piece associated with 71-Across |
| ARCTIC | With 71-Across, this puzzle's theme |
| ERIK | With 71-Across, French avant-garde composer |
| NINE | With 71-Across, theme of this puzzle |
| AXL | With 71-Across, |
| BAKED | With 71-Across, stoners' brains? |
| ACTIVE | With 71-Across, list of eligible players |
| RED | With 71-Across, 2005 thriller starring Cillian |
