| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| INACAST | Recovering after injury, say |
| convalescents | A person who is recovering after an illness or operation |
| returns | Run upfield with the ball after fielding (a kick), intercepting (a pass), or recovering (a fumble) |
| returning | Run upfield with the ball after fielding (a kick), intercepting (a pass), or recovering (a fumble) |
| GASPING | Recovering from a sprint, say |
