| A victory won at too great a cost to the victor |
PYRRHIC |
| Association for mutual co-operation |
LEAGUE |
| Bar snake from this State |
NEBRASKA |
| Caused to flee |
ROUTED |
| Comparison to show differences |
CONTRAST |
| Decorative piece to conceal fixtures, of curtains perhaps |
VALANCE |
| Delicate open-weave fabric |
LACE |
| Egg-shaped |
OVAL |
| Except if |
UNLESS |
| Flowers with yellow centres |
DAISIES |
| Formal event on a special occasion |
CEREMONY |
| Frenzied, out of control |
AMOK |
| Gathers together and saves for future use |
HOARDS |
| Granting, permitting |
ALLOWING |
| It sticks things together |
ADHESIVE |
| Keep under control |
RESTRAIN |