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INITIALIZEAssign a starting value, in computer programming lingo ... or a phonetic hint to 10- and 14-Across? GOBSTOPPERA hard sweet for a hard palate maybe? OUTONALIMBPositioned precariously … or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found EYEWITNESSTrial figure giving a firsthand account WISHYWASHYWith one throw, twice as weak? AYECAPTAINSailor's "Yes, sir!" NISSANLEAFElectric vehicle from Japan LEADINGMANMale movie star IOWEYOUONE"Thanks so much!" STUNTWOMANFilm's female daredevil REINFORCERIt strengthens control over police, right? POCKETDIALCall unwittingly ATANYPRICEPay certain crackpot, no matter the cost AGEBRACKETDemographic cohort