| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SUSTAINS | Keeps up |
| SUSTAINS | Keeps up. |
| PACER | He keeps up |
| BUOYS | Keeps afloat, with "up" |
| POLICES | Keeps up the beat? |
| UNCLOGS | Keeps from backing up |
| DAMS | Keeps back (with "up"). |
| STEMS | What keeps bloomers up? |
| MILKMAN | He keeps things bottled up |
| SPIN | It keeps a top up |
| LINGERS | Keeps the host up, perhaps |
| APRON | It keeps a cook tied up |
| INSOMNIA | It keeps one up at night |
| FIREMAN | One who keeps things from going up? |
