NY Times Crossword
March 31, 2002
Lynn Lempel

Each clue below can be answered with a word or phrase that ends in AGE - preceded by a familiar word or phrase. For example, given the clue FILM SHOT AT THE OLYMPICS, the answer would be ATHLETES' FOOTAGE.

1. Item in a smuggler's first-aid kit
2. Dent in a name-brand vacuum cleaner
3. Religious service becomes an elevated rubdown
4. Mad rush to get off the freeway
5. Expense incurred in mailing a handbook
6. Take Alaska off the tour itinerary
7. Proverb not meant to be repeated

Answers:

1. CONTRABANDAGE 
2. HOOVER DAMAGE
3. HIGH MASSAGE
4. EXIT RAMPAGE
5. GUIDE POSTAGE
6. DROP ANCHORAGE
7. CLASSIFIED ADAGE