| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ILOSE | Words from a runner-up? |
| CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR | Words to a first runner-up |
| WESTILLLOVEYOU | Words to a second runner-up |
| WINSOMELOSESOME | Words to a fourth runner-up |
| YOUDIDYOURBEST | Words to a third runner-up |
| SMEAR | Nasty comment from a runner? |
| THROWHOME | Try to prevent a runner from scoring |
| EVACUEE | Runner from a bomb scare, e.g. |
