NY Times Crossword
January 6, 2019
Zhouqin Burnikel

[This clever and tricky puzzle works on two levels. First, answer the first eight clues. Then, taking the answers literally, answer the ninth clue.]

1. Stereotypical movie outcome
2. Startling disclosure
3. Bringer of cold weather
4. Law enforcement target
5. Battery boost
6. Moved closer to home
7. Help facility for addicts
8. Very soon
9. Things used for dumping

HINTS:
1. Location often linked with movies
2. Body part word.
3. It can come from Alaska.
4. The big fish
5. Cables
6. Second base
7. Short form of a longer word
8. Time word

Answers to the first eight clues:

1. Hollywood ending
2. Eye opener
3. Arctic front
4. Ringleader
5. Jump start
6. Stole third
7. Rehab center
8. Any second

Answer to Clue 9:

DEAR JOHN letters