“Giant bird of Chinese mythology that is transformed from a fish called Kun”

Fling

Garment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"

Longtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"

Nocturnal sounds in the woods

Waffle

Woodard with multiple Emmys

Author and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

Slippery slope

Crowd (in)