| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DUO | Quartet minus two |
| TRIO | Quartet minus one |
| TRI | Penta- minus two |
| TRI | Pent- minus two |
| UNI | Tri- minus two |
| OCTA | Deca- minus two |
| EAGLE | Par minus two |
| HEXA | Octa- minus two |
| TRIPLICATES | The Quints, minus two |
| NINE | Football team minus two |
| SIGNS | Plus and minus, for two |
| THREEETUDES | Five easy pieces minus two? |
