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POTTERSWHEELThrow here? (7,5) HANDKERCHIEFBlow here? (12) AKFORTYSEVENSuspect key servant of being a mass killer (2,5-5) ONEASYSTREETRogue sees attorney rolling in it … (2,4,6) NUMBERONEFANA band's most enthusiastic supporter TEETOTALLERSThey don’t drink – tell store, tea (anag) (12) ABSOLUTEZEROLowest possible temperature (8,4) OVERDIDVERDIListened to "Rigoletto" way too many times? HINDISHINDIGDiwali or Holi? FOURTHOFJULYPatriotic day on which the contest at 14-Across is held: 3 wds. REMUNERATIVEProfitable forging Vermeer at uni CARTEBLANCHEUnrestricted ability SNAKECHARMEROld carnival attraction JOEYCHESTNUT2026 champion of the contest at 14-Across marking his 18th total victory: 2 wds.