| Adversary |
OPPONENT |
| Ancient city on the Nile |
ASWAN |
| As a result |
INCONSEQUENCE |
| Best time of youth |
SALADDAYS |
| Brass neck |
NERVE |
| Conductor making contact in a circuit |
ELECTRODE |
| Disparagement of something one can't have oneself |
SOUR |
| Higher price — better quality |
PREMIUM |
| Inferior — scowl |
LOWER |
| Mischievous child |
IMP |
| More moody |
SULKIER |
| Natural response |
INSTINCT |
| Not liable (for) |
EXEMPT |