| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ENABLES | Lends authority to |
| ENGRACES | Lends charm to. |
| AIDS | Lends support to |
| AIDS | Lends a hand to |
| IMF | Org. that lends to countries |
| SBA | Org. that lends to local firms |
| CRUNCH | What lettuce lends to a sandwich |
| ABETS | Lends a hand to a hood |
| PEAT | It lends a smoky flavor to Scotch |
| EGGWASH | It lends a golden color to baked goods |
| ELM | Tree that lends its name to a programming language |
| INN | River that lends its name to an Austrian city |
| VICHY | French resort town that lends its name to a soup |
| OPORTO | Iberian city that lends its name to a variety of wine |
