| Idler having answer in amateur contest |
LAYABOUT |
| Information -- a little sent over |
DATA |
| Inspected fabric cut up |
EXAMINED |
| King with deformed ear, seldom seen |
RARE |
| Likewise, Conservative admires Greek philosopher |
SOCRATES |
| Number touring notice pub, shabby in appearance |
THREADBARE |
| Nurse, not hot in shady garden alcove |
ARBOUR |
| Outcome in Ypres, ultimately |
RESULT |
| Poor speed by back |
SECONDRATE |
| Prelude to show at university |
LEADUP |
| Prepared drainage for shrub |
GARDENIA |
| Smart, supporter at home -- and away, ultimately |
BRAINY |
| Sophisticated former pope, last to pontificate |
URBANE |
| South American, extremely sensitive, explains barking dog |
SUSSEXSPANIEL |