| A female has worry about what to present wine in |
CARAFE |
| A monster hat — alternatively a wee cap? |
tam-o-shanter |
| A swan captured by woman of an historic reign |
JACOBEAN |
| Agile agent strangles traitor finally |
SPRY |
| American journalist is employed |
USED |
| Being slushy drove one mad |
SENTIMENTAL |
| Clear account, pretty short |
ACQUIT |
| Crazy niece, all but irresistible |
INELUCTABLE |
| Enthusiasm shown by final character is French |
ZEST |
| Fighter expected to join fifty on register |
DUELLIST |
| For example, writer rolling around in orgy |
BINGE |