| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RERAN | Tried to keep one's seat |
| RAN | Tried to get a seat |
| COMPETED | Tried to keep up |
| INCUMBENT | One trying to keep her seat, maybe |
| GFORCE | It helps to keep a roller coaster rider in her seat |
| REROLLED | Tried to make one's point |
| PANTED | Tried to catch one's breath |
