| Miss Pecksniff, for example, showing wariness about appeal |
CHARITY |
| Naval force represented by rising male artist |
ARMADA |
| Old prison mother will inevitably visit, do we hear? |
MARSHALSEA |
| Outmanoeuvre Charlie, reluctant washer-up |
DISHCLOTH |
| Perpetrator of terrible crimes — a soldier, possibly |
MISCREANT |
| Pirate captain twinkles, entertaining last of many children |
kiddywinks |
| Podgy head of company introducing partner |
CHUBBY |
| Port Wellington left before onset of engagement |
BOOTLE |
| Pure evil on the up! Not taken to court about it? |
UNSULLIED |
| Result of the writer supporting public business enterprise |
OUTCOME |
| Striking? Police officers are doing it regularly |
ARRESTING |
| Terminates alliances |
AXES |
| Trying experience of boy turning up during exam |
ORDEAL |
| Way to engage English class |
SET |
| Wicked one put out by my sneering? |
SCORNFUL |