| PROOF | Trial impression of a page; evidence that establishes the truth; or, the strength of alcoholic spirits (5) |
| FACTORY | Truth or the end of the century plant (7) |
| EPIGRAPH | Quotation, often of poetry, that establishes the theme for a document (8) |
| PROVES | Establishes the truth but mostly wanders off (6) |
| PROOFS | Trial impressions of pages used for corrections before final printing (6) |
| STRETCH | A continuous period of time or expanse of land/water; an exaggeration of the truth; or, elasticity in a fabric or garment (7) |
| RUBBING | An impression of a coin, leaf or other raised surface made by means of frottage with a crayon or pencil; or, the application of friction generally (7) |
| EFFIGY | A simulacrum such as a doll, guy, Jack Straw, puppet, scarecrow or statue; or, an impression of a king or queen's head on a coin's obverse (6) |
| VERIFY | Ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison. (6) |
| FACTOR | The truth or element of the whole part? |
| KNOW | Feel certain of the truth or accuracy of (4) |
| EQUIVOCATE | To use ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid making a commitment (10) |
| DECLARER | Player in bridge whose bid establishes the suit of the contract (8) |
| LINKINGVERB | Word that establishes an identity between subject and complement, such as "be" or "seem": 2 wds. |
| TWELFTH | Amendment to the United States Constitution that establishes presidential election procedures (7) |
| VALIDATES | Demonstrates the truth or value of (9) |
| GAINSAID | Questioned the truth or validity of; disputed (8) |
| DISPUTES | Questions the truth or validity of |
| DISPUTED | Questioned the truth or validity of |
| CELESTA | Parcel establishes the presence of a musical instrument (7) |
