| 12th century invasion of Ireland |
NORMAN |
| A motto turned out to be fruit/veg |
TOMATO |
| Appraise critically |
REVIEW |
| Attempting or stretching patience to the limit |
TRYING |
| Bar or banister |
RAIL |
| Bucket |
PAIL |
| Calibrating a musical instrument |
TUNING |
| Corrupt, dishonest |
VENAL |
| Declare free from guilt |
ABSOLVE |
| Digging tool |
SHOVEL |
| Encircle, fence in |
SURROUND |
| Except if |
UNLESS |
| Flat, thin circular objects |
DISCS |
| Highest points |
APEXES |
| Human |
PERSON |
| Innumerable |
COUNTLESS |
| Leave something out |
OMIT |
| Lowest in temperature |
COLDEST |