| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DRANK | Bent an elbow, so to speak |
| TIPPLE | Bend an elbow, so to speak |
| BOMB | Lay an egg, so to speak |
| ANGLE | An axe to grind, so to speak. |
| WED | Make an honest man of, so to speak |
| CIAO | Farewell to an Italian food, so to speak (4) |
| FIFTYFIRSTSTATE | Country that's an extremely close American ally, so to speak |
