| 'Be that ___ may . . .' |
ASIT |
| 'Here's a perfect example . . .' |
CASEINPOINT |
| 'I can't hear you' |
WHAT |
| 'Works for me' |
FINE |
| Ab strengthener |
TOETAP |
| Attaches, in a way |
GLUES |
| Basic part of speech |
NOUN |
| Bit of chocolate |
CHIP |
| Boring routines |
RUTS |
| Brought into the world |
BORN |
| Cause a rift between |
DRIVEAPART |
| Continent with 11 time zones |
ASIA |
| Cradles and cribs |
BEDS |
| Defeat decisively |
ROUT |
| Downright mean |
NASTY |
| Draw the short straw, say |
LOSE |
| Eggs on sushi |
ROE |
| Family reunion attendee |
AUNT |
| Fill with wonder |
AWE |
| Fixed course of action |
SETPLAN |
| Fuss's rhyming partner |
MUSS |
| Gas stove flame |
PILOTLIGHT |
| Get groceries, for example |
RUNANERRAND |
| Girls Who ___ |
CODE |
| Go public with |
AIR |
| Go unrenewed |
LAPSE |
| Guides for dressmakers |
PATTERNS |
| Has the courage |
DARES |
| Historical periods |
ERAS |
| Holey kitchen utensil |
SIEVE |
| Illuminated |
LITUP |
| Image problem |
BADREP |
| In one piece |
WHOLE |
| In ___ straits |
DIRE |
| Ingredient in some bar soaps |
ALOE |
| Investment initials |
IRA |
| Knitting material |
YARN |
| Letter before kappa |
IOTA |
| Letters of urgency |
ASAP |
