| 'Drops of Jupiter' band | 31 |
| ___ of thought | 14 |
| Having potential to be taught | 29 |
| Mariner who can be taught? | 26 |
| Show the ropes to someone | 25 |
| Smoker, for one | 15 |
| Smoker, e.g. | 12 |
| Hobo's cross-country ride | 29 |
| Caboose, e.g. (2) | 17 |
| Teach baton class? | 18 |
| Flashing lights site | 20 |
| Where tracks meet | 17 |
| Where to find waiters | 21 |
| Paddington, e.g. | 16 |
| Like circus animals | 19 |
| Worked out for a bout | 21 |
| Well prepared | 13 |
| Showed the ropes | 16 |
| Park way? | 9 |
| Made fit for public show | 24 |
| Learned the ropes | 17 |
| Got ready for action | 20 |
| Got ready for a big game | 24 |
| Got into condition | 18 |
| One who has practiced his hitting skills | 40 |
| Jumbo, e.g. | 11 |
| Visual expertise | 16 |
| Graphic designer's asset | 28 |
| Expert's asset | 18 |
| Certain expertise | 17 |
| Asset in an appraisal | 21 |
| Asset for an umpire or editor | 29 |
| Eye for the blind | 17 |
| Well-schooled jouster? | 22 |
| Concentrated visually | 21 |
| New hire | 8 |
| Instructor's charge | 23 |
| Boot-camp G.I. | 14 |
| Workplace newbie | 16 |
| Sergeant's charge | 21 |
| Recent hire | 11 |
| Raw material for an N.C.O. | 26 |
| Prospective worker | 18 |
| Person likely getting an ID badge | 33 |
| One with a lot to learn | 23 |
| One new to a line | 17 |
| One interning | 13 |
| One being mentored | 18 |
| Office party? | 13 |
| Office newbie | 13 |
| New hire, typically | 19 |
| Indoctrination subject | 22 |
| Ethan Hawke, to Denzel Washington | 33 |
| Entry-level employee | 20 |
| Early worker? | 13 |
| Drill instructor's charge | 29 |
| Checkout line lengthener? | 25 |
| Cadet, e.g. | 11 |
| Boot-camp recruit | 17 |
| Boot camp participant | 21 |
| Boot camp denizen | 17 |
| Newbies | 7 |
| They may be on probation | 24 |
| Subminimum wage earners, maybe | 30 |
| Recent hires | 12 |
| Interns | 7 |
| Gym employee | 12 |
| Personal coach | 14 |
| Athlete's aide | 18 |
| Racing-stable V.I.P. | 20 |
| Racing-stable man | 17 |
| Person with a whip, maybe | 25 |
| Locker-room figure | 18 |
| Locker room V.I.P. | 18 |
| L. Jolley of race-track fame, e.g. | 34 |
| Horseracing bigwig | 18 |
| Hirsch or Jolley | 16 |
| Gym hiree | 9 |
| Guy on the sidelines | 20 |
| Flight simulator | 16 |
| Fitness professional | 20 |
| Fitness guru | 12 |
| First-aid specialist | 20 |
| Cornerman | 9 |
| Boxer's aide | 16 |
| Billy Turner, to Seattle Slew | 29 |
| Athletic-squad man | 18 |
| Athletic staff man | 18 |
| Athletes' helper | 20 |
| Athlete's mentor | 20 |
| V.I.P.'s in the sport of kings | 34 |
| They treat athletic injuries | 28 |
| They often spot people | 22 |
| Sports specialists | 18 |
| Some fitness pros | 17 |
| Running shoes, to a Brit | 24 |
| Max Hirsch and Hirsch Jacobs | 28 |
| Athletes' helpers | 21 |
| Subway expo? | 12 |
| Prepare in advance of a title bout | 34 |