| Long narrow carpets |
RUNNERS |
| More limited in duration |
SHORTER |
| Not taking sides |
NEUTRAL |
| Offspring of a donkey and horse |
MULE |
| Perversions of the truth |
LIES |
| Requiring the least effort |
EASIEST |
| Restrained in style or quality |
SUBDUED |
| Rhythmic contractions and expansions of the arteries |
PULSES |
| Seasoned stew of vegetables |
RAGOUT |
| Shed tears |
WEEP |
| Ship's crew member |
SAILOR |
| Slow and ... wins the race |
STEADY |
| State in which blood-flow is stopped |
STASIS |
| Striped animals |
ZEBRAS |
| They're scored |
POINTS |
| Took the first step |
BEGAN |
| USA art I turn over to a mountainous country |
AUSTRIA |
| Very lightly cooked meat |
RARE |
| Where bread and cakes are made |
BAKERY |
| Withdrawal for prayer or meditation |
RETREAT |
| Without slope or tilt |
FLAT |