| One brought in top suit — hearts — to win |
TRIUMPH |
| Self-absorbed, say, with wild conceit about source of reputation |
EGOCENTRIC |
| Senior politician about to get millions in support |
PREMIER |
| Set to include daughter as female |
LADY |
| Somewhere to take refuge, as truancy treated harshly |
SANCTUARY |
| Tries to interrupt genuine preparation for performance |
REHEARSAL |
| Two, not one? It's generally three, four or five |
PAR |
| Upset no repast is without a fruit |
LEMON |
| Vendor, we hear, offering a lot of wine |
CELLAR |
| Vowed power line will get moved carefully |
PLEDGED |
| Work over — knock drink back |
OPUS |
