| From one side to the other |
ACROSS |
| Give up |
RENOUNCE |
| Hopeful candidate |
ASPIRANT |
| Man-made object (US?spelling) |
ARTIFACT |
| Nervousness |
ANXIETY |
| One soliciting votes |
CANVASSER |
| Predatory insect |
MANTIS |
| Secret store |
STASH |
| Sleep-inducing drug |
SEDATIVE |
| Small bird |
WREN |
| Soldier on guard |
SENTRY |
| Sound correct |
RINGTRUE |
| Talkative |
CHATTY |
