| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CATS | Half of the pairs in a downpour? |
| ICESKATE | Half a pairs pair |
| SKATE | Half a pair for pairs |
| ICESKATE | Half a pair for pairs |
| ACES | One of the pairs in a dead man's hand |
| DOUBLEDAY | Big name in publishing, and a visual hint to the three adjacent pairs of answers to starred clues |
