| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ROPES | On the ... (close to defeat) |
| VERGE | On the -- of (close to) |
| ONTHEROPES | Close to defeat |
| VERGED | Came close to, with "on" |
| PIN | Defeat on the mat |
| GLENN | Close on the screen |
| HEELSOF | On the ....: close behind |
| GETWARM | Close in on the answer |
| GLENN | Close up on the silver screen |
