| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| aplomb | poise; self-possession |
| aplombs | poise; self-possession |
| abashed | to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed |
| abash | to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed |
| abashes | to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something usually used with of both players are instantly bereft of their poise A. E. Wier |
