Possible Clues:

• It takes the lid off money available to the queen
• Row about excuse for not writing, perhaps -- might it get one into a can of worms?
• Metal key used by the cook
• What cook may need to provide popular starter on time?
• In row, no writer offers penetrating article for the household
• Metal key, something used in a kitchen
• One often turns to free food
• Can Frank Ward utilise this when working in the kitchen?
• T?
• Device on tree with pin broken