| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| REPRESSIVE | Stifling |
| CLOSE | Stifling. |
| HOLDINGIN | Stifling |
| AIRY | Not stifling |
| CHOKIER | More stifling |
| DRAFTY | Not stifling |
| HOTASHECK | Stifling, in cliches |
| AIRLESSLY | In an oppressively stifling manner |
| WHISTLERSMOTHER | Stifling of a happy bird? |
| SHOUTGUARD | Security officer in charge of stifling yelling? |
