| Aid, help out |
ASSIST |
| Area around the North Pole |
ARCTIC |
| Arranged gatherings |
MEETINGS |
| Assistant to handle correspondence |
SECRETARY |
| Backpack |
HAVERSACK |
| Ceremonial or official |
FORMAL |
| Changed the form slightly |
MODIFIED |
| Collect in one place |
GATHER |
| Couch, sofa |
SETTEE |
| Far away in time or place |
REMOTE |
| Feline mammals |
CATS |
| Firm and dependable |
STEADFAST |
| Flat floating structures |
RAFTS |
| Handy, practical |
USEFUL |
| Hard-wearing work trousers with a bib |
DUNGAREES |
| Inquires |
ASKS |
| Is the sea rife with these strange flowers? |
FREESIA |
| Journeys in a vehicle |
RIDES |