Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1a Like the name Phil Quickley, for a speedy crossword solver? | APT |
| 4a What connects these names: Al Green, Betty White, Rose Byrne | COLOR |
| 6a Star ___ (plant with a pointy pod) | ANISE |
| 7a What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O’Keeffe, Denzel Washington | STATE |
| 8a Teslas and Rivians, for short | EVS |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1d Assumed name | ALIAS |
| 2d Washington paper | POST |
| 3d What connects these names: Chris Pine, Zach Cherry, Willow Smith | TREE |
| 4d Detective’s assignment | CASE |
| 5d Currently broadcasted | ONTV |