| A letter granting authorisation |
PERMISSIVE |
| A service returned from great distance |
AFAR |
| Clear backing to enter Brazilian city to reach America is absurd |
RIDICULOUS |
| Combination of melodies from nocturne I opt to change |
COUNTERPOINT |
| Designation of family film acquired by movie-makers working hard |
STUDIOUS |
| Detectives replacing male in regime, doing away with top man |
REGICIDE |
| Drunkard, opulent, spending penny |
LUSH |
| Fought against mineral racket once |
BATTLEDORE |
| Generous woman makes complaint about new player |
BENEFACTRESS |
| Goatherd shows such promise |
OATH |
| Having mind set on something second-hand apparently |
PREPOSSESSED |
| Injecting drug, turn to crime fast |
METEORIC |
| Mostly seek advice from transport office in Rome |
CONSULSHIP |
| Moving faster, attack from the air |
STRAFE |