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abaft (10 points)
Towards the back (naut.)
Sailor's back (wordplay)
In the rear of a vessel
A·1+B·3+A·1+F·4+T·1 = 10 pts
abate (7 points)
Decrease in strength
Reduce, as taxes
Lessen, as a storm
A·1+B·3+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 7 pts
abbot (9 points)
Superior title (wordplay)
Top Trappist, maybe
Superior monk (wordplay)
A·1+B·3+B·3+O·1+T·1 = 9 pts
abets (7 points)
Fences, perhaps (wordplay)
Sticks up for, maybe (wordplay)
Does lookout duty for, say
A·1+B·3+E·1+T·1+S·1 = 7 pts
abort (7 points)
Cancel the heist!
Cancel the mission!
Cancel the plan!
A·1+B·3+O·1+R·1+T·1 = 7 pts
about (7 points)
Round (twelve of them?)
It's concerning a few rounds, maybe
Running errands, say
A·1+B·3+O·1+U·1+T·1 = 7 pts
abuts (7 points)
Keeps in touch with (wordplay)
Is adjacent to
Sits next to
A·1+B·3+U·1+T·1+S·1 = 7 pts
aceta (7 points)
Vinegars
Vinegars.
A·1+C·3+E·1+T·1+A·1 = 7 pts
acted (8 points)
Was a whole new person (wordplay)
Employed the Stanislavski method, say
Created some drama (wordplay)
A·1+C·3+T·1+E·1+D·2 = 8 pts
actin (7 points)
Role play (wordplay)
Be a part of a play
Join the cast as of a movie
A·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+N·1 = 7 pts
actor (7 points)
Role call answerer (wordplay)
Paul Newman for one
Cue user, maybe
A·1+C·3+T·1+O·1+R·1 = 7 pts
acute (7 points)
Not quite right (wordplay)
Eighty-five degrees, say
Not right (wordplay)
A·1+C·3+U·1+T·1+E·1 = 7 pts
adapt (8 points)
Bring to the screen, perhaps
Turn from book to film, say
Turn from a book into a movie, say
A·1+D·2+A·1+P·3+T·1 = 8 pts
adept (8 points)
Expert from A-section (wordplay)
Really good (at)
Well-equipped (at)
A·1+D·2+E·1+P·3+T·1 = 8 pts
adits (6 points)
Portals of a kind.
Entrances to mines
Entrances for miners
A·1+D·2+I·1+T·1+S·1 = 6 pts
admit (8 points)
Word on a ticket, perhaps
Confess (to something)
Not blackball, say
A·1+D·2+M·3+I·1+T·1 = 8 pts
adopt (8 points)
Go out of the pool for, say (wordplay)
Get a pound pooch say
Become a mother maybe
A·1+D·2+O·1+P·3+T·1 = 8 pts
adult (6 points)
Imago, for one
Full-price payer, perhaps
Majority member (wordplay)
A·1+D·2+U·1+L·1+T·1 = 6 pts
adust (6 points)
Dried or darkened, as by heat
Dried up, to poets
Dried or darkened as by heat
A·1+D·2+U·1+S·1+T·1 = 6 pts
adyta (9 points)
Inner shrines in old temples.
Secret shrines in ancient temples.
Shrines in old temples
A·1+D·2+Y·4+T·1+A·1 = 9 pts
afoot (8 points)
Abroad - not very far (wordplay)
Like skullduggery perhaps
Like Sherlock Holmes' game (wordplay)
A·1+F·4+O·1+O·1+T·1 = 8 pts
afrit (8 points)
Demon of Arab mythology
Mythical Arabian demon
Evil demon Arabian mythology
A·1+F·4+R·1+I·1+T·1 = 8 pts
after (8 points)
Introduction to math (wordplay)
Fairy tale's last word (wordplay)
Second of two photos perhaps
A·1+F·4+T·1+E·1+R·1 = 8 pts
agate (6 points)
Fine print maybe
Box score print size, perhaps
Fine print, maybe
A·1+G·2+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 6 pts
agent (6 points)
James Bond, for one
Counterspy, for one
Worker for say
A·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+T·1 = 6 pts
agist (6 points)
Discriminator against the elderly (Var.)
To graze: Prov
Fee for grazing cattle
A·1+G·2+I·1+S·1+T·1 = 6 pts
aglet (6 points)
Tip for a sneakerhead (wordplay)
Aid in threading perhaps
Lace end perhaps
A·1+G·2+L·1+E·1+T·1 = 6 pts
airth (8 points)
To {guide=v}
A·1+I·1+R·1+T·1+H·4 = 8 pts
airts (5 points)
Airt
A·1+I·1+R·1+T·1+S·1 = 5 pts
aitch (10 points)
Honorable silence (wordplay)
Either of two hearth borders (wordplay)
Head start (wordplay)
A·1+I·1+T·1+C·3+H·4 = 10 pts
alant (5 points)
Sneezeweed
A·1+L·1+A·1+N·1+T·1 = 5 pts
alate (5 points)
Having wings (anagram of EAT AL)
Off to start behind schedule
Like St. Mark's lion
A·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 5 pts
alert (5 points)
Ready to jump perhaps
'Fore!,' for one
Ready for an attack, say
A·1+L·1+E·1+R·1+T·1 = 5 pts
alist (5 points)
Star cluster (wordplay)
Cluster of stars (wordplay)
Most wanted (wordplay)
A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+T·1 = 5 pts
allot (5 points)
Apportion (to someone)
Give out scores on radio (wordplay)
Award (share, task)
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+T·1 = 5 pts
aloft (8 points)
Calling for a lookup (wordplay)
On a paraglider, say
A look with feet in the air (wordplay)
A·1+L·1+O·1+F·4+T·1 = 8 pts
altar (5 points)
Single person's last stand (wordplay)
Sacrificial spot, perhaps
Where to say "I do"
A·1+L·1+T·1+A·1+R·1 = 5 pts
alter (5 points)
Size up, maybe (wordplay)
Put the cuffs on (wordplay)
Put change in one's pocket (wordplay)
A·1+L·1+T·1+E·1+R·1 = 5 pts
altho (8 points)
Even though, slangily
Even if informally
Notwithstanding that, poetically
A·1+L·1+T·1+H·4+O·1 = 8 pts
altos (5 points)
Some chorus girls (wordplay)
Some hers singing hymns (wordplay)
Neighbors of the sopranos perhaps
A·1+L·1+T·1+O·1+S·1 = 5 pts
ambit (9 points)
Scope (of something)
Scope, extent or bounds (of something)
Sphere of operation
A·1+M·3+B·3+I·1+T·1 = 9 pts
ament (7 points)
Tassellike spike on a birch tree.
Catkin of a willow tree.
Theban goddess with a sheep's head.
A·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1 = 7 pts
amity (10 points)
Ville of horror (wordplay)
Horror ville (wordplay)
Where Jaws are set (in friendship)
A·1+M·3+I·1+T·1+Y·4 = 10 pts
amort (7 points)
Gradual payoff (abbreviation)
Spiritless, old style
Loan payment sched
A·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+T·1 = 7 pts
anent (5 points)
In respect to
Concerning an entangled ten
Concerning an odd sort of a ten
A·1+N·1+E·1+N·1+T·1 = 5 pts
angst (6 points)
Common Allen wrench (wordplay)
Teen sensation (wordplay)
Inner demons say
A·1+N·1+G·2+S·1+T·1 = 6 pts
antae (5 points)
Temple architectural features
Pilasters in a neat array
Piers, in architecture.
A·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+E·1 = 5 pts
antas (5 points)
Indians of Brazil
North Brazilian Indians.
Indians of Brazil.
A·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+S·1 = 5 pts
anted (6 points)
Put in a chip, perhaps
Tried pot luck (wordplay)
Fed the kitty (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+D·2 = 6 pts
antes (5 points)
Is on the big blind, say
Deserves a deal (wordplay)
Asks for a hand (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+S·1 = 5 pts
antic (7 points)
April Fools joke maybe
What a caper for an insect, I see!
Caper; grotesque (arch.)
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 7 pts
antis (5 points)
They just say 'no'
They say 'Nay!'
Isn't a "No" typical of them (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+S·1 = 5 pts
antra (5 points)
Cavities - a rant (anagram)
Natural cavities in bones
Cavities or sinuses.
A·1+N·1+T·1+R·1+A·1 = 5 pts
antre (5 points)
Cavern or cave in poetry
Cavern or cave poetically
Old-time cave.
A·1+N·1+T·1+R·1+E·1 = 5 pts
antsy (8 points)
Fidgeting in one's seat, say
Constantly fidgeting, say
Eager to leave the picnic (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+S·1+Y·4 = 8 pts
aorta (5 points)
Main line (wordplay)
It comes from the heart (wordplay)
Passage that's from the heart (wordplay)
A·1+O·1+R·1+T·1+A·1 = 5 pts
apart (7 points)
Living in different countries, say
In two say
Separately or role (wordplay)
A·1+P·3+A·1+R·1+T·1 = 7 pts
aport (7 points)
Left on a river (wordplay)
Left on the boat (wordplay)
Left on board (wordplay)
A·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+T·1 = 7 pts
apter (7 points)
More likely (to)
More suitable - prate (anagram)
Quicker on the uptake
A·1+P·3+T·1+E·1+R·1 = 7 pts
aptly (10 points)
With a sense of rightness
In a germane manner
In a fit manner
A·1+P·3+T·1+L·1+Y·4 = 10 pts
arete (5 points)
Yosemite's Clouds Rest, for one
Hiker's encounter, perhaps
Mountain ridge (EATER anagram)
A·1+R·1+E·1+T·1+E·1 = 5 pts
argot (6 points)
Talk of sorts
Some gangsterfilm dialogue say
Talk of sorts.
A·1+R·1+G·2+O·1+T·1 = 6 pts
arhat (8 points)
One whos attained Nirvana
Buddhist who has attained Nirvana
Buddhist monk who has at-tained nirvana
A·1+R·1+H·4+A·1+T·1 = 8 pts
armet (7 points)
Knight cap (wordplay)
Armour for the head, used around AD1500
Headgear of old
A·1+R·1+M·3+E·1+T·1 = 7 pts
artal (5 points)
Units of weight in Moslem lands
Weights of North Africa.
Islam units of weight
A·1+R·1+T·1+A·1+L·1 = 5 pts
artel (5 points)
Craftsmen's association; later (anagram)
Quondam Russian labor group.
Russian craft society
A·1+R·1+T·1+E·1+L·1 = 5 pts
artsy (8 points)
With highfalutin tastes, say
Like some indie films
Like the vibe of Washington Square Park
A·1+R·1+T·1+S·1+Y·4 = 8 pts
ascot (7 points)
Course for Angus, say (wordplay)
Berkshire racecourse - coast (anagram)
Place for one of a northern race
A·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+T·1 = 7 pts
asset (5 points)
Winning smile, they say
Honesty for one
Talent, for one
A·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+T·1 = 5 pts
aster (5 points)
Late bloomer (wordplay)
Michaelmas daisy for one
Yellow-centered bloomer, perhaps
A·1+S·1+T·1+E·1+R·1 = 5 pts
astir (5 points)
Prison in commotion (wordplay)
Up and about - is art (anagram)
Out from under the covers
A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+R·1 = 5 pts
ataps (7 points)
Nipa palms: Malay.
Malay nipa palms.
Nipa thatches
A·1+T·1+A·1+P·3+S·1 = 7 pts
ataxy (15 points)
Lack of muscular coordination
Coordination loss variable
Difficulty in movement
A·1+T·1+A·1+X·8+Y·4 = 15 pts
atilt (5 points)
Slightly biased (wordplay)
Off the plane (wordplay)
Liable to let things slide, say
A·1+T·1+I·1+L·1+T·1 = 5 pts
atlas (5 points)
Encyclopedia volume perhaps
Where to get a world view (wordplay)
Mountain shower, perhaps
A·1+T·1+L·1+A·1+S·1 = 5 pts
atman (7 points)
Nirvana fan (wordplay)
Hindu World Soul
Universal self, in Hinduism
A·1+T·1+M·3+A·1+N·1 = 7 pts
atmas (7 points)
Atma
A·1+T·1+M·3+A·1+S·1 = 7 pts
atoll (5 points)
Bikini perhaps everybody takes to!
Bikini, for one (wordplay)
Eniwetok, for one
A·1+T·1+O·1+L·1+L·1 = 5 pts
atoms (7 points)
What's the matter (wordplay)
Particle Man components (wordplay)
Motes of moats (wordplay)
A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+S·1 = 7 pts
atomy (10 points)
Tiny particle, old style
Tiny particle old style
Tiny thing
A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+Y·4 = 10 pts
atone (5 points)
When penitents convene (wordplay)
When penitents convene?
Make amends or pitch (wordplay)
A·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+E·1 = 5 pts
atony (8 points)
Lack of phonetic stress.
Lack of muscle tone
Lack of vital energy
A·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4 = 8 pts
atopy (10 points)
Predisposition toward developing allergies
A·1+T·1+O·1+P·3+Y·4 = 10 pts
atria (5 points)
Hotel lobbies perhaps
Lobbies with trees maybe
Indoor plant areas, perhaps
A·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+A·1 = 5 pts
atrip (7 points)
Raised as an anchor
Ready, as a sail
Just free of the bottom, as an anchor
A·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+P·3 = 7 pts
attar (5 points)
Petal pungence (wordplay)
Perfume base perhaps
Perfume base, perhaps
A·1+T·1+T·1+A·1+R·1 = 5 pts
attic (7 points)
Web site, perhaps (wordplay)
Story of past glories, maybe (wordplay)
Web developer (wordplay)
A·1+T·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 7 pts
audit (6 points)
Tax burden (wordplay)
Book report (wordplay)
Check checks, to a checker (wordplay)
A·1+U·1+D·2+I·1+T·1 = 6 pts
aught (9 points)
It's nothing!
It's nothing
Anything at all
A·1+U·1+G·2+H·4+T·1 = 9 pts
aunts (5 points)
Funeral attendees, perhaps
Some of Grannys kids perhaps
Shower organizers, maybe
A·1+U·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 5 pts
aunty (8 points)
Nana's girl, maybe
Nanas girl maybe
Family nickname (var.)
A·1+U·1+N·1+T·1+Y·4 = 8 pts
autos (5 points)
They're sold in lots (wordplay)
Jam ingredients (wordplay)
Jam makings (wordplay)
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+S·1 = 5 pts
avast (8 points)
Stop while floating (wordplay)
Stop, you tars!
Salty greeting (wordplay)
A·1+V·4+A·1+S·1+T·1 = 8 pts
avert (8 points)
Stop, say, before junction
Prevent, say, those with no socks
Head off alien, green head off!
A·1+V·4+E·1+R·1+T·1 = 8 pts
await (8 points)
Look for (something to happen)
Remain for (someone)
To be in store for (someone)
A·1+W·4+A·1+I·1+T·1 = 8 pts
axite (12 points)
A fibre of an axon
A·1+X·8+I·1+T·1+E·1 = 12 pts
azote (14 points)
Nitrogen in chemistry
Lavoisier's name for nitrogen.
Lavoisiers name for nitrogen
A·1+Z·10+O·1+T·1+E·1 = 14 pts
azoth (17 points)
Mercury, in alchemy.
Mercury, in alchemy
Mercury in alchemy
A·1+Z·10+O·1+T·1+H·4 = 17 pts

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