[magus]

Missing Clue Numbers

 
Keep one’s word?   STET
from proper nouns:
Passport issuer?   HONDA
Slaughter in the outfield  ENOS
Comet colleague   DANCER
Theme: Across answers starting or ending with L-I-E Down
Rest a spell and {theme}  LIEDOWN

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RATING:    Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = No fun