| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| REALSTINKER | Skunk, literally and figuratively |
| VIPER | Snake, literally and figuratively |
| LEFTFIELD | Figuratively, where some wild ideas come out of; literally, a hint to a word and its position when paired with the starts of the answers to starred clues |
| WELCOMED | Embraced, literally or figuratively |
| LOOKINTHEMIRROR | Examine oneself, literally or figuratively |
| STY | Litter setting, literally or figuratively |
| ERRS | Drops the ball, literally or figuratively |
| ERR | Drop the ball, literally or figuratively |
