| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LEFT | End or hand preceder |
| UPPER | Crust or hand preceder |
| WEEK | End or day preceder |
| IER | Cash or hand end |
| mahlstick | A light stick with a padded leather ball at one end, held against work by a painter or signwriter to support and steady the brush hand |
| mahlsticks | A light stick with a padded leather ball at one end, held against work by a painter or signwriter to support and steady the brush hand |
| maulsticks | A light stick with a padded leather ball at one end, held against work by a painter or signwriter to support and steady the brush hand |
