| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MILITIA | Armed standbys |
| RESERVES | Standbys |
| FLIGHT | Standby's desire |
| SLEDS | Santa's standbys |
| MARKEDCARDS | Sharpers' standbys |
| PUNS | Jokesters' standbys |
| NOSHOW | Standby's salvation |
| LINIMENTS | Training-room standbys |
| SLIDES | Travel-lecture standbys |
| PEARS | Fruit-salad standbys |
| STEWS | Dinner standbys for budgeters |
