| In or towards the stern of a ship |
ABAFT |
| Large South American snakes |
ANACONDAS |
| Massages with fingers and knuckles, dough perhaps |
KNEADS |
| Mid-morning snacks |
ELEVENSES |
| Most ill-mannered |
RUDEST |
| On the fence about something |
UNDECIDED |
| Ornamental chain |
NECKLACE |
| Periodical and arms store |
MAGAZINE |
| Puts on a play |
STAGES |
| Required levels of quality |
STANDARDS |
| Rot, decompose |
DECAY |
| Set in motion, a boat or project perhaps |
LAUNCH |
| Stage whispers |
ASIDES |
| State categorically |
ASSERT |
| Stop, give over |
DESIST |
| The night before |
EVE |
| Theatrical work |
DRAMA |
| Vacations |
HOLIDAYS |