| Be exceptionally good (at something) |
EXCEL |
| Car; dessert glass |
COUPE |
| Close to the centre |
INNER |
| Cut (meat) |
CARVE |
| Disorderly retreat |
ROUT |
| Eg, native of Teheran |
IRANIAN |
| Farewell |
ADIEU |
| Frequently |
OFTEN |
| Heiress of The Merchant of Venice |
PORTIA |
| Home help |
AUPAIR |
| Inspired with wonder |
AWED |
| Made of fired clay |
CERAMIC |
| Overused phrase |
CLICHE |