Crossword Clue Game

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1603

Thanks! This time around, we’ll go with …

GEAR.

1604
  1. A clutch engages one
  2. Appurtenances
  3. Baker’s and Clapton’s Disraeli?
1605
  1. Applies ratio to torque & speed
  2. With up, prepare
  3. Equipment
1606
  1. Drive or Park
  2. Catchers and goalies have a lot of it
1607

I rather like this one. It could go a few ways:

Well done, @Wheelz , and it’s your turn to supply a word.

1608

Thanks, Spoons!
Next is

WIRE

1609
  1. Send money, sometimes
  2. Rough-in, electrically
  3. Copper, often
1610
  1. Tap or bug
  2. Telegraph
  3. Baking rack material
1611
  1. Type of fraud or fence
  2. Sting need?
  3. May be coax-ed
1612

I like this one:

Go for it, @SunUp !

1613

Thanks, Wheelz! I’ll admit was was inordinately proud of that one when I came up with it.

Let’s go with a tough three-letter connector: LAP.

1614
  1. Dept. in California
  2. Car race unit
  3. It disappears when you stand
1615
  1. Drink like a dog
  2. Place for dirty dancing?
  3. Pass twice
1616

This one gave me the “think about this for a while” treatment.

So you’re up, Spoons!

1617

Thanks! I was hoping that it would be one of those clues.

This time around, let’s see what everybody can do with …

GRAY.

1618
  1. Uncategorical area
  2. Matter of fifty shades?
  3. Color behind the throne
1619
  1. A lighter shade of black
  2. Alien variety
  3. SI radiation unit
1620
  1. Anatomy book doctor
  2. Subject of a Wilde picture
  3. Dreary day descriptor
1621

This one made me think:

Nicely done, @Wheelz . Your turn!

1622

Thanks, Spoons!

Next up is

COURT