| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HARAKIRI | Japanese method of face-saving. |
| SOURGRAPES | Face-saving disdain of something unattainable |
| WHENYOURE | Start of some face-saving advice |
| RESCUER | Saving face? |
| NOSEJOB | Face-saving measure? |
| NOSEJOB | Face-saving effort? |
| OUTS | Face-saving devices |
| DIET | Face-saving measure? |
| SALVO | Expedient for saving face |
| ABEL | "Drowning (Face Down)" Saving ... |
| NAMETAG | Face-saving aid at a reunion |
