| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MISTRESS | Basis of a political scandal, maybe |
| MISTRESS | Basis of a scandal, maybe |
| SEX | Subject of many a political scandal |
| SEXT | Potential source of a political scandal |
| ABSCAM | U.S. political scandal involving a fictional sheik |
| TORT | Basis for pressing a suit, maybe |
