Local Paper x-word

[sarahnic]

Hello, can anyone help me on the following:

The puzzle takes some sifting E?D???
Certainly not upright or truthful ??I?? (I thought maybe lying??)
Sort of gait of one carrying off his booty P?A???R
Radio operator from Flint ?P?R?S

Thanks in advance

[sandyRoe]

4 Sparks

[sarahnic]

thanks :)

[Celticv11]

Riddle? Prancer?

[sandyRoe]

Riddle it is. A riddle is also a sieve

[sarahnic]

If its riddle then my 1 down is wrong - space set back for vacation (6) I thought it was escape. The c is definitely correct. Any ideas??

[Celticv11]

Recess?

[sarahnic]

Yes! Which would make sort of gait....... SWAGGER. Thanks Celticv11

[sarahnic]

thanks both for your help :)