Possible Clues:

• It's very rare to get back to the end of 2 down
• Word with recruit or deal
• Sushi-like
• Uncooked or unsophisticated
• Like sushi for Neneh Cherry?
• Uncurved, as test scores
• Inexperienced when hostilities may be taken up
• Fresh, as recruits
• Before adjustments, as in statistics
• Headed for the refinery