Crossword puzzle clue "brief time found in all four theme answers"

Brief time (found in all four theme answers)

Metaphor for time ... and, when divided into three words, puzzle theme found in the four longest across answers

Big, and word that is found in all three theme answers

PTA's concern found in all three theme answers (abbr.)

Brewed drink (found in all four long answers)

Card found in the middle of all four theme entries

What the self-contradictory words found in this puzzle's theme answers are examples of

Postseason gridiron game, and a hint to the puzzle theme found in starred answers