| Mexican tortilla with chilli |
ENCHILADA |
| On the back, a fin on a fish perhaps |
DORSAL |
| On the outside |
EXTERNAL |
| Pearl-bearing sea creature |
OYSTER |
| Perfected |
HONED |
| Reflections of sound waves |
ECHOES |
| Refused to endorse |
VETOED |
| Royal dog |
CORGI |
| Script for a musical drama |
LIBRETTO |
| See lid, oddly, of the fuel |
DIESEL |
| Single-minded supporter of a cause |
ZEALOT |
| The state of being alone |
SOLITUDE |
| Thick rope of twisted hemp or steel wire |
CABLE |
| Tiny dog from Mexico |
CHIHUAHUA |
| Tooth on the rim of gear wheel |
COG |
| Tropical grass with strong hollow stems |
BAMBOO |
| Walking with regular steps in procession |
MARCHING |
| Wholly engrossed |
ABSORBED |