| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SLUMP | When things are tough all over. |
| OTS | They occur when things are all tied up, briefly |
| BETS | Things get crazy when all of them are off |
| THEMAP | What scattered things are said to be all over |
| CAIRO | Where things are tough for Britain. |
| ODDS | Things are unlikely when they are long |
| POTHOLDER | Help when things are too hot to handle |
