| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SETTLE | Reach a compromise |
| MEETINTHEMIDDLE | Reach a compromise |
| MEDIATE | Propose a compromise |
| TRADESOFF | Negotiates a compromise |
| HORSETRADE | Figuratively, a practical compromise. |
| MEETINTHEMIDDLE | Come to a compromise |
| EGO | It may block a compromise |
| EGOS | Roadblocks to a compromise, often |
| FAIRENOUGH | Response to a compromise offer |
| BETTERTHANAFATLAWSUIT | "A lean compromise is ...": G. Herbert |
| MAINE | It was admitted as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise |
