| Harry . . . . . . ., famed American escapologist |
HOUDINI |
| Informally smarten up, put finishing rouches to |
TITIVATE |
| Males who can do a variety of odd jobs |
HANDYMEN |
| Manifest, show |
EVINCE |
| Marsh plant with tall hollow stem |
REED |
| Mighty hunter of Genesis |
NIMROD |
| Moneyed crowd who travel in fast planes |
JETSET |
| Moved hurriedly with quick short steps |
SCURRIED |
| Poise or leisure |
EASE |
| Prejudice against the elderly |
AGEISM |
| State of affluence or richness |
OPULENCE |
| The highest mountain |
EVEREST |
| Unwell, in poor condition |
AILING |
| Ventilates, say grievance |
AIRS |
| Violent outbreak as by volcano |
ERUPTION |
| Wards off with rapiers |
PARRIES |