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