RHYMING RIDDLE ANSWERS CXVII

The answers for each item in the clues will rhyme.

1. U.S. isles near Cuba, "The Talk" subject, "Sheepskins," Bad period to look for a job

2. Final chance, Unable to deal with things, Privileged information, What you walk on when dealing with opposing views

3. "It's our secret," Safely secured, Veiled threat, Position of humility

4. Collection of high-end stores with reduced prices, Reach a point where you feel unable to continue, Candy company that makes Mounds, Biblical pair in Goliath story

5. Getting better - as from an illness, Latest fashion, Expression used for an unwelcome re-occurrence of something, Many-a-child's companion

6. Table tennis requirement, Election-night comment - perhaps, Doctor's prescription - sometimes, "All y'all" - for example 

Answers:

1. Florida Keys, Birds and Bees, College degrees, Hiring freeze

2. Last hope, Can't cope, Inside dope, Tightrope

3. "Between you and me," Under lock and key, "Just wait and see," On bended knee

4. Outlet mall, Hit the wall, Peter Paul, David and Saul

5. On the mend, Latest trend, "Not again!" Imaginary friend

6. Ping-pong ball, "Too close to call," Hand-written scrawl, Southern drawl