Puzzle 13

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ClueSolution
awkwardly tactlessMALADROIT
MALADROIT
expressing compassionMERCIFUL
MERCIFUL
toastsBROWNS
BROWNS
smiles in a silly waySIMPERS
SIMPERS
Charlotte's NBA teamHORNETS
HORNETS
clear qualityLIMPIDITY
LIMPIDITY
clings toGRASPS
GRASPS