| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| spud | begin to drill (an oil well) |
| spudded | begin to drill (an oil well) |
| derrick | framework or tower over a deep drill hole (as of an oil well) for supporting boring tackle or for hoisting and lowering |
| spud | to set up earth-boring equipment, esp. for drilling an oil well |
| blow | (of an oil or gas well) to lose oil or gas uncontrollably |
| wellhead | the assemblage of equipment attached to the opening of an oil or gas well |
| wild | (of an oil or gas well) to spout in an uncontrolled way, as in a blowout |
