| (Musically) short and crisp |
STACCATO |
| Accepted |
TOOK |
| Arctic ungulate |
REINDEER |
| Babbler |
CHATTERBOX |
| Encroach (upon) |
IMPINGE |
| Exceed |
OUTDO |
| Fencing sword |
EPEE |
| Heather — girl's name |
ERICA |
| Layer of matted earth and grass |
TURF |
| Mount where Noah's Ark came to rest |
ARARAT |
| Mythical island under the sea |
ATLANTIS |
| Not entirely accurate |
INEXACT |