Possible Clues:

• Saw flash catching too much
• California's is "Eureka"
• Christmas cracker text
• Thomas rises to give a few words
• ''Semper Fi,'' for one
• Words often etched in stone
• Catchphrase from doctor thought vacant on round
• Saw bed turned over, but not at first
• New York's is 'Excelsior'
• A few special words to put at end of test