Something's Missing

7×7

It's what's not there that counts.

A puzzle centered on clever wordplay, featuring theme answers that become new words when a specific letter is dropped.

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Across

2A
A volleyball slam that becomes a fish without its 'S'
6A
Where a runner is always safe
7A
Low protective wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
9A
Puerto ___ (or an optimist's phrase missing an 'R')
10A
Held in the highest esteem
12A
Straight up, at a bar
13A
Shows deep concern for

Down

1D
A little afternoon shut-eye
2D
Journalist Maria, who'd get a chill if she lost her 'R'
3D
The botanical family of grasses, including wheat and bamboo
4D
Conveys, as wisdom or knowledge
5D
Pseudonym for Nancy Drew's creator
8D
A big venue that's a woman's name without its lead 'A'
11D
Getting crafty on your own, in short

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