| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SMEAR | Go negative against, in a way |
| regulator | a. adjustable device in a clock or a watch for making it go faster or slower b. master clock, usually of great accuracy, against which other clocks are checked |
| TAR | Describe in a negative way |
| SCAR | Affect emotionally in a negative way |
| uncolored | Not influenced, esp. in a negative way |
| colouring | Influence, esp. in a negative way; distort |
| curve | to take (someone) by surprise, esp. in a negative way |
