consequences
| IMPORT |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| SWING | Sultans of ... (Dire Straits) |
| TENOR | import, purport |
| PLIGHT | dire or unfortunate situation |
| WEIGHT | import, meaning |
| MEANING | import, significance |
| STRAITS | Dire ..., rock band |
| SULTANS | ... of Swing (Dire Straits) |
| PURPOSE | consequence, object |
| PRESERVE | conserve |