| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ALAS | It might precede bad news |
| OOPS | It might precede "Sorry!" |
| SSS | It might precede "pfft" |
| GYM | It might precede a shower |
| SLAP | It might precede a duel |
| AKA | It might precede a handle |
| AKA | It might precede a nickname |
| SER | It might precede a collection: Abbr. |
| LEER | It might precede a pickup line |
| MEDIABLITZ | It might precede a movie opening |
| WUV | It might precede "woo" on a valentine |
| ETA | Delta might precede it or calculate it |
