Crossword clues for Clue for half of these clues:ACROSSClue for half of these cluesDOWNSAbout half of crossword cluesFIRSTWord that can precede each half of each starred clue's answerACROSSESAround half of this puzzle's clues and answersSEEINGREDAngrily ignoring the first half of the answers to starred clues?THELINEBettor's concern, which can follow each half of the answers to starred cluesPLAYINGWITHFIREInviting danger ... the end of which can precede each half of the answer to each asterisked clueBLANKCHECKComplete freedom ... and a hint to each half of the answer to each starred clueWHITEMATTERCertain brain tissue, or what each half of the answers to the starred clues can beCAKEWord that can follow either half of the answers to the starred cluesHOMEThere's no place like it ... or a word that can precede either half of the answer to each starred clueKEEPHang on to ... or a word that can precede either half of the answer to each starred clueDOUBLEClone, or what can precede each half of the answers to the starred cluesBLACKTOPPEDPaved over, and what each half of the answers to the starred clues can beAIRWord that can precede each half of the answers to each of the eight starred cluesDOWNHeading for half of crossword clues