| A pass between mountain peaks |
COL |
| Abbreviated, contracted |
ABRIDGED |
| Anger |
IRE |
| Annual film awards |
OSCARS |
| Beneath |
UNDER |
| Capacity to become |
POTENTIAL |
| Demand firmly |
INSIST |
| Derives pleasure from |
ENJOYS |
| Epoch |
ERA |
| Explode, break open |
BURST |
| Going in |
ENTERING |
| Golf peg |
TEE |
| Holds the attention |
INTERESTS |
| I spy agent among these nationals |
EGYPTIANS |
| Large body of water |
OCEAN |
| Largest of the Great Lakes |
SUPERIOR |
| Less wet |
DRIER |
| Made to withstand abuse |
TOUGH |