| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TEAM | One in the standings |
| LEADER | One atop the standings |
| WIN | "W" in the standings |
| SLID | Got worse, in the standings |
| FADE | Lose ground in the standings |
| LAST | Worst place in the standings |
| SLIP | Lose ground in the standings |
| LAST | Bottom-feeder's place in the standings |
| LAST | Cellar dweller's place in the standings |
| CELLAR | Last place, as in the standings |
| AUS | The green and gold, in Olympic standings |
| ATOP | In first place, vis- -vis the standings |
| CHASINGTHEBLUES | Behind St. Louis in the hockey standings? |
| ATOP | In first place, vis-a-vis the standings |
