| Open to modification |
ADAPTABLE |
| Plant yielding rope fibre |
SISAL |
| Problem caused by too much solar exposure |
SUNSTROKE |
| Relating to a continent |
ASIAN |
| Rich buttery biscuit |
SHORTCAKE |
| Sea water |
BRINE |
| Shallow recess |
NICHE |
| South American country |
CHILE |
| Stage background |
SCENERY |
| Supposed line connecting ancient sites |
LEY |
| Swindle |
CON |
| Timber fungus |
WETROT |
| Units of work effort |
MANDAYS |
| Wheel's radial member |
SPOKE |