“Riding free as an employee, in airline lingo”

Prepares, as shumai

Paste commonly simulated by a blend of horseradish, mustard and green dye

Rounded, say

Late hour

Pair's reassurance

N.F.C. West team, informally

"Go right ahead …"

Pecan, but not pumpkin

Selena Gomez or Beyoncé, by birth