Crossword Puzzle Acknowledges, in a way

Clue: Acknowledges, in a way

Interview show since 1947 ... and what this puzzle's starred answers do in two ways (MEETTHEPRESS with 12 letters)
Acknowledges (e.g. ALLOWS with 6 letters)
Acknowledges openly (AVOWS with 5 letters)
Acknowledges applause (e.g. BOWS with 4 letters)
Acknowledges performers (CLAPS with 5 letters)
Acknowledges calm (EXHALES with 7 letters)
Acknowledges silently (NODS with 4 letters)
Acknowledges responsibility for (ADMITSTO with 8 letters)
Acknowledges, with "to" (GIVESCREDIT with 11 letters)
Actor Ivory Wayans (KEENEN with 6 letters)