| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RIPEN | Get ready to be picked |
| RIPE | Ready to be picked |
| UNRIPE | Not ready to be picked |
| KNEEL | Get ready to be dubbed |
| CUEUP | Get ready to be played, as a tape |
| DWEEBISH | Likely to get picked on |
| THUMBS | Tries to get picked up |
| HITCHERS | Ones trying to get picked up |
| HITCHHIKER | One hoping to get picked up |
