Crossword puzzle clue "on one's uppers"

to break, shatter

lacking the means of support

ALARM, to strike with fear

AMPHETAMINE, a synthetic, potentially habit-forming drug used as an appetite suppressant and in the treatment of narcolepsy

ANTENNA, (Latin) a feeler in insects

BERTH, to moor a ship

CHOPSTICK, either of two small sticks used instead of a fork for eating, esp. in Oriental countries