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