| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EERIER | Less reassuring, perhaps |
| GRIMIER | Less presentable, perhaps |
| SLEEPY | Rest-less, perhaps |
| SHORN | Less woolly, perhaps |
| RIPER | Less green, perhaps |
| OILS | Makes less squeaky, perhaps |
| EDIT | Make less explicit, perhaps? |
| DIRTROAD | Less-traveled path, perhaps |
| UPPER | Less desirable berth, perhaps |
| PRELIMS | Heats with less buzz, perhaps |
| WEAKER | Less likely to survive, perhaps |
