| High in price or prestige |
UPMARKET |
| In an irregular way |
UNEVENLY |
| Japanese massage therapy |
SHIATSU |
| Knock out temporarily |
STUN |
| Lacking in common sense |
STUPID |
| Mexican liquor |
TEQUILA |
| Old Russian ruler |
TSAR |
| Out to sea, away from land |
OFFSHORE |
| Quietly, without fuss |
CALMLY |
| Sanctioned, authorized |
APPROVED |
| Sewing cord |
THREAD |
| Shrubs and sweeping brushes |
BROOMS |
| Shut out |
EXCLUDED |
| Sudden attack by besieged troops |
SORTIE |
| Tense, nervous |
ONEDGE |
| Well-to-do |
AFFLUENT |
