10a(10)Clue,"Flaws,shortcomings,deficiencies"
I have, -E-K-E-S-S. Pretty sure that these are correct."E"is from attEmpt,1d.,"K"is from booK,2d.,"E"is from serEne,3d.,"S"is from iSland,9d.,and "S"is from,cruSader,4d.
All help greatly appreciated and acknowledged.