| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GARRETED | Lodged like a poor poet. |
| GARRET | Place for a poor poet. |
| THIN | Like a poor argument |
| LAME | Like a poor excuse |
| SPARSE | Like a poor attendance |
| SAD | Like a poor excuse |
| SLIGHTFINGERED | Like a poor pickpocket? |
| ACED | Like a poor tennis player, frequently |
| GETCAUGHT | Wind up like a poor burglar |
| BLEARY | Like one's eyes after a poor night's sleep |
