| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FASTEN | Attach, perhaps with hardware that begins the answers to starred clues |
| CAPTAIN | Rank that goes with the first parts of the answers to starred clues |
| SMOKE | Word that can combine with the starts of the answers to the six starred clues |
| FIRE | Word that can combine with the ends of the answers to the six starred clues |
| SAN | Word that forms a city when combined with the first names in answers to starred clues |
| THEWHOLE | In general, with "on" (and words that can precede answers to starred clues) |
