| Metal worker |
SMITH |
| Mythological goddesses controlling destinies |
FATES |
| Non-winner in race |
ALSORAN |
| Old form of sherry |
XERES |
| Older relative |
GRANNY |
| One applying lubricant |
OILER |
| Put curse on (someone) |
IMPRECATE |
| Stone worker |
MASON |
| Sussex town |
LEWES |
| The Virgin Mary |
MADONNA |
| Try hard |
ENDEAVOUR |
| Use stamp; earn respect from (someone) |
IMPRESS |
| With sixteen across Apple variety |
GOLDEN |