| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GROOMED | Prepared for an election |
| CHOSE | Held an election for |
| EXITPOLL | Data source for an election analyst |
| TOOKADEEPBREATH | Prepared for an ordeal |
| CORED | Prepared an apple for baking |
| BRACED | Prepared as for an impact |
| CORED | Prepared for baking, as an apple |
| TIDIED | Prepared for an in-law visit, perhaps |
| MIKEDTYSON | Prepared a boxing champion for an on-air interview? |
