| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DONOTPASSGO | Metaphor for an undesirable detour |
| diversion | An alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed; a detour |
| diversions | An alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed; a detour |
| RACE | Metaphor for an urgent need |
| BEARPIT | Metaphor for an aggressive political arena |
| compensations | Something that counterbalances or makes up for an undesirable or unwelcome state of affairs |
