WHYTHEFFAACCEE

NIGERIANPRINCECriminal reining in caper scamming royal family member? (8,6) FOURMINUTEMILEMmmmm … sporting achievement that was hard to surpass (4-6,4) CUTMESOMESLACK"Sheesh, no need to be so strict!" BRUSHWITHSAUCEDental advice from Lea & Perrins? LASTINBLASTINGLike the world's worst demolition company? PAPERCUTAPERCU"A sharp edge recalls a splinter's bite" or "The forest's final revenge is whisper-thin," e.g.? ELICITFELICITYSpark joy? FLAKEWITHAFORKDinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up? EARCANALARCANASecrets known only to E.N.T.s? THECORNISGREEN1938 semi-autobiographical play by Emlyn Williams AHARDDAYSNIGHT1964 Richard Lester film featuring The Beatles DOUBLENEGATIVEPessimistic after large drink, producing bad grammar CAULIFLOWEREARVegetable lying next to organ causes an injury TOAGREATEXTENTLargely reaching wonderful range