| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WORM | Bit of bait from the backyard |
| FULLFATHOMFIVE | Bit of alliteration from "The Tempest" |
| 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 ..." |
| SKIT | Bit from "The Carol Burnett Show" |
| CRIMESCENE | Bit from a documentary about the Mob? |
| MONEYCLIP | Bit from a documentary about the Federal Reserve? |
