| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EVERETT | Rupert of "The Next Best Thing" |
| SPARE | Bowler's next best thing |
| SILVERS | Next best thing to golds |
| SPARE | Next best thing to a strike |
| SEGUE | Move smoothly to the next thing |
| NOOSE | Not the best thing to have at the end of one's rope |
