Break down, in a way (5 letters)

Calendar span (4 letters)

Catchall abbr. (3 letters)

Chattered incessantly (5 letters)

Criticize (3 letters)

A sitter employs one (5 letters)

Scan or scam (3 letters)

Calaboose or stir (7 letters)

Element of change (4 letters)

"Yours ___" (letter closing) (5 letters)