Disconnects … or what’s found in the answers to the four starred clues? Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Disconnects … or what’s found in the answers to the four starred clues?" is UNCOUPLES. It is a 10-letter word.

The four starred clues in the New York Times crossword puzzle for August 28, 2023 are:

16A: *Evasive treatment, with "the" (RUNAROUND)

23A: *Boba Fett's occupation in "Star Wars" films (BOUNTYHUNTER)

39A: *Seriously hammered (ASDRUNKASASKUNK)

52A: *Weekend occasion for avocado toast and mimosas (SUNDAYBRUNCH)

Each of these answers contains the letters "UN". The clue "Disconnects … or what’s found in the answers to the four starred clues?" is a reference to the fact that the letters "UN" are found in each of the answers, but they are not connected. This is what makes them "disconnected".

The answer to the clue is therefore UNCOUPLES, which means to separate or disconnect.