| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RISING | On the ascent |
| ARISING | On the ascent. |
| RIQGUP | In pencil: On the ascent; In pen: Construct |
| ascensions | The ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection |
| switchback | a zigzag mountain railway on which the train shunted back at each stage / to follow a zigzag course esp for ascent or descent |
| CLINTONISTA | Companion on Hillary's ascent? |
