Possible Clues:

• Hunk — chunk
• Sign of growth heading off reversal of boom
• Pillow annoyance
• Oatmeal issue
• Consequence of a beaning
• Put up with 'Sgt Pepper', say, without hesitation
• Mashed potatoes mishap
• Pest eating this cake would get most fat
• Group losing leader with depression
• Feature of a batter that needs more whisking