L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: "Put 'er There!" 17-Across. Film with the song "Maniac" :  FLAS H DAN CE . Memorable song and  video . 4:00...

Theme: You can keep your shirt on  - Themes start with things you might lose. 17A. Reminder to be polite : MIND YOUR MANNERS . Lose yo...

Theme: "I'm All Shook Up" I thought we were in for a homophone puzzle after I filled in the first two theme answers: 20-Ac...

Theme: "Say CHEESE"! Famous grins amuse us this Wednesday. 17A. "Alice in Wonderland" critter known for disappearing :...

Theme: " What Are You Wearing ?" 17. Like him or her :  THI RD PERSO N . 30. Reagan/Carter debate catchphrase :  TH ERE YOU GO...

Theme: Multiple Meltdowns . Each theme entry features some form of personal crisis. 17A. What an angry mermaid might do? : GO OFF THE DEEP...

Theme: Away to the window I flew - The first word of the theme entries can follow FLASH. 17. Canasta, e.g. : CARD GAME . Also a game...