| Kicks off |
STARTS |
| Layer |
TIER |
| List of candidates |
SLATE |
| Low cards |
TREYS |
| Low cards in pinochle |
NINES |
| Make mistakes |
ERR |
| Malay island |
BORNEO |
| Marisa of "My Cousin Vinny" |
TOMEI |
| Memorable period |
ERA |
| Old auto |
REO |
| Poe's love |
LENORE |
| Punctual |
ONTIME |
| Seaport setting |
COAST |
| Ship staffs |
MASTS |
| Skating figure |
EIGHT |
| Sofa's kin |
SETTEE |
| Spiral shape |
HELIX |
| Stock holder |
PEN |
| Tab, for one |
KEY |
| Top NFL player |
ALLPRO |
| Urging on |
EXHORTING |
| Used up |
SPENT |
| Verdi piece |
ARIA |
| Zigzag |
WEAVE |