| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RAKE | It's useful in October |
| PUMPKIN | It's carved in October |
| NINEIRON | It's not useful in a long shot situation |
| ELLE | Charlize Theron was on its October cover |
| CHINA | It celebrates National Day on October 1 (and it's where the answers to starred clues were invented) |
| STENOPAD | It's useful for dictators |
| EGG | It's most useful when cracked |
| MATCH | It's only useful when struck |
| HANKIE | It's useful when you break down |
| WHIP | It's most useful when it's cracked |
| BRONCO | It's most useful when it's broken |
| BRONCO | It's more useful when it's busted |
| HANKIE | It's useful if one breaks down |
