| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FISHWRAP | Third-rate newspaper, slangily |
| RAG | Second-rate newspaper |
| INFERIOR | Third-rate |
| SEEDY | Third-rate |
| POOR | Third-rate |
| LOWGRADE | Third-rate |
| CLASSC | Third-rate |
| SHODDY | Third-rate |
| CEE | Third-rate mark |
| TRIPE | Third-rate writing |
| DIVE | Third-rate hotel |
| CEE | Third-rate grade |
| HODAD | Third-rate surfer |
| HAM | Third-rate actor. |
| TRIPE | Third-rate stuff |
| BUMSTEPPER | Third-rate ballroom dancer? |
