| Almost but not quite brought to mind |
ONTHETIPOF |
| Ambiguously flattering remark |
BACKHANDED |
| Awkwardly-handling boats |
TUBS |
| Being an obstruction |
INTHEWAY |
| Buttocks (French) |
DERRIERE |
| Dishonest scheme |
SCAM |
| Feudal retainer |
VASSAL |
| Fixed stopping place for transport |
STATION |
| Half-hearted |
LUKEWARM |
| Humorous drawing |
CARTOON |
| Last runner in relay race team |
ANCHOR |
| Long steady look at something |
EYEFUL |
