Possible Clues:

• (Of thoughts) intimate — (of circles) privileged
• Ring lodging-place supported by queen
• Nine upset by end of matador in area near bull
• Word with city, circle or man
• Room for Merrill
• Champion missing his first archery shot
• Not out to the hotel with the about turn
• Central area of a city, often old
• Champion's lost crown, just missing the gold
• Not out for the latter part of 6 across