“Make free (of), maybe”

"Melts in your mouth" candies … or a hint to this puzzle's theme

Mattress or memo follower

Maine city near the mouth of the Kennebec River

Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one

Meaning of "mono-"

Marco Polo made his way across it

Much of Mali

Meet and glance off a bumper, as a pool ball might

Multicolored implements in many art drawers