| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SOTHAT | Phrase meaning "in order to" |
| SHAH | ... mat (Arabic phrase meaning "the king is defeated" that led to the word "checkmate") |
| UPTOSNUFF | Phrase meaning "in fine fettle." |
| OUTOFTHERUNNING | Sports phrase meaning not in contention |
| SEMANTIC | Relating to meaning in language |
| SEMANTIC | Pertaining to meaning in language |
| SEMANTIC | Pertaining to meaning in language. |
| ANTONYM | Word opposed to another in meaning. |
