Crossword Puzzle Frank Gifford was one

Clue: Frank Gifford was one

Frank Gifford, once (NEWYORKGIANT with 12 letters)
Wasn't oneself? (ACTED with 5 letters)
"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" director Frank (CAPRA with 5 letters)
Wasn't frank (LIED with 4 letters)
Wash oneself (BATHE with 5 letters)
Degs. held by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin (LLDS with 4 letters)
Onetime shelfmate of Count Chocula and Franken Berry (FRUITBRUTE with 10 letters)
Washed oneself thoroughly? (LICKEDHIGHANDLOW with 16 letters)
Availed oneself of (e.g. MINED with 5 letters)
Wasp weapon (STINGER with 7 letters)