| Measuring stick |
RULER |
| Mechanism that moves automatically |
ROBOT |
| Most ill-mannered |
RUDEST |
| Obtain in return for payment |
PURCHASE |
| Of the month preceding the present one, in short |
ULT |
| Once more |
AGAIN |
| Period, age |
ERA |
| Playing a part |
ACTING |
| Qualified by right |
ENTITLED |
| Racquet game |
TENNIS |
| Relating to the city |
URBAN |
| Remunerations, takings |
INCOME |
| Slightly short of |
ALMOST |
| Snake-like sea creature |
EEL |
| State to be the case |
CLAIM |
| Unreasonably unwilling to change |
STUBBORN |
| Utilising |
USING |
| Well-known or easily recognised |
FAMILIAR |