"We can ___ little faster" ("We can speed up"): 2 wds.

Knight's title of respect3 "Hold on a ___" ("Give me a moment")3 Director ___ Lupino of "The Hitch-Hiker"3 "The Adventures of ___ Tin Tin"3 Up to ___ (adequate)3 Pen ___ (long-distance buddy)3 "All jokes ___ ..." ("Let's get serious")5 Black-plumed bird associated with the poet Poe that makes noise as the mascot for Baltimore's NFL team5