| ELIOTNESS | The state or quality of being former New York governor Spitzer? |
| ELIOT | Former New York governor Spitzer |
| DIGNITY | Word for the state or quality of being worthy of honour; high rank; decorum or propriety; or, self-respect (7) |
| SPLENDOUR | The state or quality of being brilliant or fine in appearance (9) |
| READINESS | The state or quality of being prepared for something (9) |
| UNITY | The state or quality of being one (5) |
| UNANIMITY | The state or quality of agreement, a consensus or undivided opinion (9) |
| PEACEFULNESS | The calm state or quality of comity, harmony, heart's-ease or tranquillity most sublime, perhaps represented by a dove or olive branch or lowing of cattle at Christmas-time (12) |
| RIGHTNESS | State or quality of being correct (9) |
| DIFFERENCE | State or quality of being unlike (10) |
| STRENGTH | State or quality of being strong (8) |
| CUOMO | New York governor Andrew or former New York governor Mario |
| BLOSSOM | A flower or mass of flowers preceding the fruit of a rosaceous tree, such as the almond, apple, cherry, peach or plum; or, the state or season of such efflorescence (7) |
| SQUALOR | The condition or quality of being disgustingly dirty or repulsive, especially as a result of neglect or poverty (7) |
| BE | Have the state or quality mentioned (2) |
| PRESENCE | The state or fact of one's existence; an imposing or commanding personality; one's attendance; or, a ghost or spirit (8) |
| FEASIBILITY | The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done (11) |
| PATAKI | Former New York governor |
| CAREY | Former New York governor Hugh |
| MARIO | Former New York governor Cuomo |
