| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MEAN | Time or while preceder |
| ERE | While or long preceder |
| FATHER | Time or figure preceder |
| TEE | Shot or time preceder |
| ERST | While preceder |
| LAZE | While away the time |
| KILLTHEDAY | While away some time |
| KILL | While away, as time |
| SPEND | While away, as time |
| ERST | Beginning for "while," at one time |
| LIESLOW | Bides time while the heat is on |
