| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| makeweight | An extra person or thing needed to complete something; a filler |
| makeweights | An extra person or thing needed to complete something; a filler |
| standbys | A person or thing ready to be deployed immediately, esp. if needed as backup in an emergency |
| makeweight | a small quantity added to make up a certain weight eg an extra slice of bread; hence, an insignificant person or thing |
| makeweights | MAKEWEIGHT, a small quantity added to make up a certain weight eg an extra slice of bread; hence, an insignificant person or thing |
