lamps in the steeple - the double-crossers are coming by land AND sea! 103d Esth. {Job precursor: Abbr.}. Neat clue, with the initial capital disguising Job the book of the Bible, which follows Esther . The Rest 1a caps {Tops}; 5a batt {Quilt filler}; 9a abhor {Detest}; 14a CDs {Some I.R.A.'s};