6a, ???p, Wife beginning to cheer for dessert.
7d, ??????s, The underworld nearly freezes, making twisted shapes.
10a, ???f ,Character on staff nearly broken.
12a, 4words, 5.2.1.6. ?t?r? I? A ?????p, Silly fus put Americans to resolve.
11d, 2words, 4.8. ???r ?????u?e, How your cohort tries to make you take a close look?.