| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DOUSED | Tried to put out, as a fire |
| STAMPSON | Tries to put out, as a small fire |
| DOUSE | Put out, as a fire |
| FML | Today, I tried to put a self-effacing three-letter acronym inside each theme entry. Turns out it works in any order except the one I want. ... |
| presents | Hold out or aim (a firearm) at something so as to be ready to fire |
| presented | Hold out or aim (a firearm) at something so as to be ready to fire |
| presenting | Hold out or aim (a firearm) at something so as to be ready to fire |
