| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STARTERS | They might need relief |
| DOTS | They might need connecting |
| SHINS | They might need guards |
| EGOS | They might need to be massaged after being bruised |
| ACHE | Need relief |
| TIRE | Need relief |
| SORE | In need of relief |
| BATTERED | Like a pitcher in desperate need of relief? |
