| One prefers things not so-so, but just so |
PERFECTIONIST |
| One under instruction to make a stand about wet weather |
TRAINEE |
| One's husband's late |
WIDOW |
| Paws one damaged which could be used in self-defence |
WEAPONS |
| Residence with no outstanding features |
FLAT |
| Return article if too unsophisticated |
NAIF |
| Sail had to be put up for these blooming things |
DAHLIAS |
| Sell oil, rum and sticky sweets |
LOLLIES |
| Something that's essential when around fruit |
SATSUMA |
| Suggest a clue for this answer |
HINT |
| Term very much like another |
SYNONYM |
| The time it takes for ill-feeling to disappear |
CONVALESCENCE |
| Untie tricky knot |
UNITE |
| Virtuous but losing out over poisonous influence |
VIRUS |
| Work of art and one fake |
ICON |
| Work with stitches to heal |
KNIT |