| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ORELSE | An implied threat. |
| TACITLY | In an implied manner |
| IDLE | Like an ineffective threat |
| TSE | Half an African threat |
| YOUANDWHOSEARMY | Retort to an improbable threat |
| ORELSE | End of an ominous threat |
| IMEANTIT | "That's not an idle threat" |
| IMEANTIT | "That wasn't an empty threat!" |
