“Geological period”

It didn't come with a calculator until 2024

Goes down in estimation

Rod ___, 1977 A.L. M.V.P. with the Twins

End of a rant, perhaps

Instrument also known as a ukitar

Siva ___ (traditional dance named for its country of origin)

Runner's goal, maybe

Good-for-nothings

The very first one was won by a ventriloquist