| Approach slowly and imperceptibly |
CREEPUPON |
| Art movement pioneered by Braque and Picasso before 1914 |
CUBISM |
| Beyond criticism |
ABOVEREPROACH |
| Country joining the European Union in 2004 |
POLAND |
| Deadly epidemic |
PLAGUE |
| Draws breath sharply |
GASPS |
| Element used in electronic circuits |
SILICON |
| Exhibition |
DISPLAY |
| Filthy money? |
LUCRE |
| Foe |
ENEMY |
| Fossil fuel |
COAL |
| Give assistance in time of difficulty |
SUCCOUR |
| Haranguing — horizontal bar on supports |
RAILING |