| MAKEASTAND | Create a base and adopt a firm position (4,1,5) |
| PUTONESFOOTDOWN | Adopt a firm policy to make vehicle go faster (3,4,4,4) |
| HOLDTHEFORT | Maintain a firm position (4,3,4) |
| ASTERN | A firm position behind the boat |
| STIFFEN | Show more resolve and adopt a formal position (7) |
| CHANGEONESTUNE | How to get nun to see and adopt a different opinion? |
| STEADINESS | Sets aside new beginner showing firm position |
| POL | Person with a base and a platform, for short |
| EWER | It has a base and a flaring spout |
| MISDEMEANOUR | Road can be sharp around a base and a little offensive perhaps (12) |
| DIVAN | A bed consisting of a base and mattress but often no headboard (5) |
| ANTAE | In the plural, what are square pilasters, sometimes with a base and a capital, formed by thickening |
| GOBLET | Drinking glass with a base and stem |
| COMPOTE | Bowl with a base and stem |
| BLACKSHEEP | Returned son having left, the guy's base and prodigal at first - and still is? |
| GOBLETS | Drinking vessels, usually of glass or metal, with a base and stem but without handles (7) |
| ITTAKESTWO | 1988 platinum single by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock |
| ERNIEBANKS | Negro Leaguer who played first base and shortstop for the Cubs (1953-1971): 2 wds. |
| STANDSUP | Holds water, taking firm position to drink |
| RURALISE | Advance across river and adopt country ways |
