It's a Snap
by Kegler

26 Across phonetically describes what gets added to make some answers fit the grid.

Across 1 One involved with fat Scottish landowner 5 Tree finally turns brownish-purple, with a trace of red 8 Official landfill isn't opened 11 Complex dream I regard favorably 12 Urbane society newcomer making a broadcast 14 More unfinished metal shielding spy agency's undertaker 16 Black instrument's type of woofer? 17 Female's 501 men 18 Mr. Asner's got new goals 20 Spot embroidery's primary sewer, perhaps 23 The French island's floral ring 25 Suffers from taking time for roles 26 See instructions 27 In parting, mended one's ways and sang again 30 Bit of zinc ore reflected nothing 32 Sorted ten out, really 34 One admitting end of law in backwards Nevada city 36 Trio of freshmen extremely eager and less inhibited 39 For the most part, focus on out-of-control situation 40 City worker unendingly recalled song 41 Gives out, short time back 42 Film honcho and I had returned with clergyman 43 Naps give energy to ladies in the 'hood 44 A certain Boss's suit material

Down 1 Gave birth on the farm and fled hastily, reportedly 2 Dresses up and fusses about nurse 3 Discussed privileges and ceremonies 4 Drunk idler catching some z's in light rain 5 Ranked player ultimately dove, taking $100 to withdraw 6 Without hesitation, trust accepts foreign aid 7 Amazingly score point at last; it ties things up? 9 MIT hosting San Francisco Independent, a bad match 10 Scholarly publicity of gas company upset liar 13 Part of celebration at Christmas, of course 15 Wrap protects skin of childlike Syrian nomad 19 Share scuba outing taking one day 21 Between gym classes, soccer legend starting to watch cartoon skunk (2 wds) 22 Profits from wagers thwarted by fine, unfortunately 24 One is seen around Arles, surprisingly, with certain Mideasterners 26 Recalled worker taking interest in side dish 28 Does funny poems 29 Austrian composer's “Fantasy Land” in store 31 Hook up again with wife; splitting, note anger 33 I lament backing up singer Judd 35 Penned “Collapsing Tower” 37 Remainder set off after leader, eventually 38 Movie “Greek” mostly rejected former Yugoslavian ruler

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