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