| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FULLFATHOMFIVE | Bit of alliteration from "The Tempest" |
| ALONSO | King from "The Tempest" |
| BRAVENEWWORLD | 1932 novel whose title comes from "The Tempest" |
| BRAVENEWWORLD | Dystopian Huxley novel with a title from Shakespeare's "The Tempest" |
| WORM | Bit of bait from the backyard |
| JEER | Bit of abuse from the stands |
| ONDIT | A bit of gossip, from the French. |
| SARAH | Start of an open letter from the puzzle constructor: "Dear ..., you seem a bit confused about what the V. P. does every day, so here are some helpful hints ..." |
