Crossword Clue:

benefit or advantage

Answer	Crossword Clue
BOON	Benefit or blessing
BOON	Timely benefit or blessing
PERQUISITE	Bonus or fringe benefit

TOEHOLD	Slight or initial advantage
EVEN	Without advantage or disadvantage
HANDICAPPED	Disadvantaged, or given an advantage
GAINED	Word with "ground" or "an advantage"
UPPERHAND	Advantage ... or what the answer to each starred clue has?