OPPORTUNISTIC

GRANNYSQUARESPieces of crocheted fabric that make four-sided shapes ... or a hint to the theme words at 16a, 44a, 7d, and 41d: 2 wds. SEASONTOTASTESpring roll or summer sausage? ROLLINTOABALLArrive à la Cinderella? PRIMARYCOLORSThey can be mixed to make orange, green and purple MADHURJAFFREYIndian actress, food and travel writer and TV personality named a CBE in 2004 NORTHERNCROSSConstellation that includes Cygnus (the Swan) INCAPACITATEDDisabled PRIMEMINISTEROne’s said to be first among equals (5,8) SOUTHERNCHARMReality TV show filmed primarily in Charleston PRECIPITATIONRain or snow, say (13) SUNKINDESPAIRUtterly depressed PUTINTHESHADETo eclipse NOELGALLAGHERMember of Oasis who formed his High Flying Birds in 2010 STEALERSWHEELScottish folk rock band best known for the song Stuck in the Middle with You