Crossword Clue:

A cause of worry or inconvenience

AnswerCrossword Clue
LOSTDescriptive of a cause or weekend.
ESPOUSERSupporter of a cause or idea.
STROKECause of a bong or dong
SENSATIONSThese may cause applause or a flapping of jaws
MAKEWAVESCause a sensation, or what the first words of the answers to starred entries may do
DEFECTSForsakes a cause or party.
ZEALArdor for a person or cause.
CARCRASHCause for emergency vehicles or a tow truck