| Abusive remarks or acts |
INSULTS |
| Area drained by a river |
BASIN |
| Bands around the waist or chest |
SASHES |
| Border of a garment |
HEM |
| Compassion or forgiveness |
MERCY |
| Complete extent or range |
GAMUT |
| Conceal |
HIDE |
| Concurred |
AGREED |
| Danger or risk |
HAZARD |
| Extracting ores from the earth |
MINING |
| Famous and respected |
EMINENT |
| First letter |
INITIAL |
| Floor of a boxing ring |
CANVAS |
| Gave shape to |
FORMED |
| Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
VAIN |
| Hoofed animal |
DEER |
| Hurry, haste |
RUSH |
| International distress code |
SOS |
| It remains after other parts have been taken away |
RESIDUE |
| Letters slanting to the right |
ITALICS |
| Making a mistake |
ERRING |