| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ELSE | A veiled threat (with "or") |
| ELSE | "Or.....!" (veiled threat) |
| ELSE | "Or ...!" (veiled threat) |
| alerting | Warn (someone) of a danger, threat, or problem, typically with the intention of having it avoided or dealt with |
| sticks | A threat of punishment or unwelcome measures (often contrasted with the offer of reward as a means of persuasion) |
| carrots | An offer of something enticing as a means of persuasion (often contrasted with the threat of something punitive or unwelcome) |
