| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EBON | Black, to poets of old |
| EBON | Black, to poets |
| EBON | Black, to poets. |
| EBONS | Black shades, to poets |
| ERE | "Before" to poets of old |
| ERE | Before, to poets of old |
| ADO | Commotion, to old poets |
| LYRE | Shell, to old poets |
| ANON | Any minute, to old poets |
| CUPOKINDNESS | Poet's quaff to the old year. |
| EBON | Black, to an old poet |
