Crossword puzzle clue "de emphasizes and a hint to the starred answers"

De-emphasizes, and a hint to the starred answers

Simon & Garfunkel album, and a hint to what can precede and follow the halves of the starred answers

Groundbreaking sitcom, and a hint to four different three-letter words concealed by starred answers

Ratlike feature, and a hint to a feature of the four starred answers

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

Snazzy jargon, and a hint to the starts of the starred answers

"Anyone agree with me?" and a hint to what's hidden in the starred answers

Pop slogan of 1982, and a hint to the starts of the starred answers