| Makes pointier, as a pencil |
SHARPENS |
| Messy person |
SLOB |
| Military no-show, for short |
AWOL |
| Mug for a tavern brew |
BEERSTEIN |
| Not as expensive |
LESS |
| Now and __ (occasionally) |
THEN |
| Occupied a chair |
SAT |
| Pillow covering |
CASE |
| Plugged in, as a cell phone |
CHARGED |
| Possesses |
OWNS |
| Protection from harm |
SAFETY |
| Receded, as the tide |
EBBED |
| Reputable, informally |
LEGIT |
| Resorts with hot springs |
SPAS |
| Ripped up |
TORE |
| Roof overhangs |
EAVES |
| Sailor's ''yes'' |
AYE |
| Santa's landing site |
HOUSETOP |
| See-through camera part |
LENS |
| Shed a __ (weep) |
TEAR |
| Shrub or bush |
PLANT |
| Stemmed container for Chardonnay |
WINEGOBLET |
| Stiff as a board |
RIGID |
| Strong point |
ASSET |
| Sudden shake |
JOLT |
| Suitable |
APT |
| Take an oath |
SWEAR |
| Tire with no air |
FLAT |
| Tokyo's country |
JAPAN |
| Uttered |
SAID |
| Vegetable in gumbo |
OKRA |
| Venetian-blind strip |
SLAT |
| Very small |
TEENY |
| Wide-awake |
ALERT |
| __ down the law (be firm) |
LAY |
| __ go (releases) |
LETS |
| __ in the woods (innocent one) |
BABE |
| __ Ness monster |
LOCH |
| __ sauce (seafood topping) |
TARTAR |
