Paolo Pasco

“Queen & Slim” writer-producer Waithe: four letters.

Harriet whose image is scheduled to appear on the twenty-dollar bill: six letters.

Pair of kissers discussed flowers (6).

A challenging puzzle.

Literary heroine involved in Whiskey Rebellion (4).

Some Midwesterners surrounding Washington with charged particles (6).

A beginner-friendly puzzle.

Stitches that are the counterparts of knits: five letters.

Returning unfinished noir by accomplished author Joan (6).

State capital that’s home to the Basque Block: five letters.

Casual denial: three letters.

Troubling horror movie following premières of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” (9).

A lightly challenging puzzle.

Today’s theme: This is us.

Cry from one saved from outsiders from Monterey, Huntsville, Rio (2,4).

Keel over, becoming something green (4).