Possible Clues:

• 'T,' in Morse code
• Imprecise recipe amount
• Dead wood for a 5dn
• Bound to disappoint
• Mild expletive used to replace an unprintable one
• Character in Morse makes mild expletive
• Morse's T
• Dawdlers wouldn't touch Scotch
• Hurry to get on board
• Hurry (-!)