| Become less convincing through overuse |
WEARTHIN |
| Carmen composer |
BIZET |
| Central African country's former name |
ZAIRE |
| Counter |
BAR |
| Critical examination |
REVIEW |
| Destructive |
RUINOUS |
| Drop |
SHED |
| Entourage |
RETINUE |
| Express gratitude to |
THANK |
| Flamboyant US pianist |
LIBERACE |
| Follow |
DOG |
| Gentleman |
SIR |
| Group of ships |
FLEET |
| In short supply |
SCARCE |
| Introduction |
PRELUDE |
