| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LIVESUP | ... to (meets expectations) |
| MEASURESUP | Meets expectations |
| RISESTO | Meets, as expectations |
| STRANGELY | Contrary to expectations |
| COME | Fail to meet expectations |
| POOR | Not up to expectations |
| CUTTHEMUSTARD | Live up to expectations |
| FALLSHORT | Fail to meet expectations. |
| CUTSTHEMUSTARD | Performs up to expectations |
| LIVEUP | Meet, as expectations, with "to" |
| ICANTOO | Determined response to low expectations |
| IRONIES | Outcomes that are contrary to expectations. |
| RISER | It can lead to heightened expectations? |
| FALLINGSTARLET | Actress failing to live up to expectations? |
| ESTELLA | She was a pip to Pip in "Great Expectations" |
