| A motto, strangely, for this fruit |
TOMATO |
| Abate, diminish |
DECREASE |
| Cesation, conclusion |
END |
| Composer or performer of vocal or instrumental sounds |
MUSICIAN |
| Covering for 27 across |
EYELID |
| Creed |
BELIEF |
| Effigy, icon |
IMAGE |
| Elucidated, clarified |
EXPLAINED |
| Filled with fear |
AFRAID |
| Gave one's word, pledged |
PROMISED |
| Goodbye, adieu |
FAREWELL |
| Items needed to tackle a job |
MATERIALS |
| Judge of literary or artistic works |
CRITIC |
| Male reproductive cell |
SPERM |
| Many and different |
DIVERS |
| N American nation |
CANADA |
| Natural ability |
TALENT |
| Need, exigency |
NECESSITY |
