| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FLEX | Tighten by contraction |
| SHANT | Contraction used by Kipling |
| AINT | Contraction disliked by grammarians |
| AINT | Contraction accepted by some authorities. |
| MAAM | Contraction often used by servants |
| MAAM | Contraction used by servants and children |
