| Abuse |
MISTREAT |
| An evil (anag) — easily excused |
VENIAL |
| Bad smell |
STENCH |
| Dance |
BALL |
| Difficult problem |
ENIGMA |
| Diversion intended to distract |
REDHERRING |
| Facts — Star Trek android |
DATA |
| Improper |
UNBECOMING |
| In recent times |
LATTERLY |
| Indestructibility |
PERMANENCE |
| Legging covering instep and ankles |
SPAT |
| Piercing |
INCISIVE |