| Land surrounded by water |
ISLE |
| Let-down after excitement |
ANTICLIMAX |
| Literary assistant |
AMANUENSIS |
| Prompts for action |
CUES |
| Protect from harm |
DEFEND |
| Shade of colour |
TINT |
| Small and delicate |
ELFIN |
| Soft fruits |
STRAWBERRIES |
| Synthetic compound |
URETHANE |
| The US personified |
Uncle Sam |
| Work experience trainee |
INTERN |
| Worker of rented land |
tenant farmer |
