| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| comment | Discussion, esp. of a critical nature, of an issue or event |
| postmortem | An analysis or discussion of an event held soon after it has occurred, esp. in order to determine why it was a failure |
| thunderbolt | Used in similes and comparisons to refer to a very sudden or unexpected event or item of news, esp. of an unpleasant nature |
| thunderbolts | Used in similes and comparisons to refer to a very sudden or unexpected event or item of news, esp. of an unpleasant nature |
| preliminaries | Business or talk, esp. of a formulaic or polite nature, taking place before an action or event |
