| Novel by Hardy |
the return of the native |
| Old stringed instrument |
VIOL |
| One lending against deposited goods |
PAWNBROKER |
| One who treats by massage and exercise |
PHYSIOTHERAPIST |
| One without illusions |
REALIST |
| Political policy of non-involvement with other countries |
ISOLATIONISM |
| Poverty after relative prosperity |
reduced circumstances |
| Prickly plant |
THISTLE |
| Relating to a branch of mathematics |
GEOMETRIC |
| Restaurant worker |
WAITER |
| Right to do or receive something |
ENTITLEMENT |
| Search (for) |
HUNT |
| Secret plotter |
CONSPIRATOR |
| Simple timer |
HOURGLASS |
| Small-format newspaper |
TABLOID |
| Supply what is lacking |
close the gap |
| Surround, envelop |
ENFOLD |
| Sweet cake or tart |
TORTE |
| The hiring of a ship, plane or vehicle |
CHARTER |
| Thingummy |
WHATSIT |
| Two times |
TWICE |
| Very bright or vivid |
BRILLIANT |
| Vigorously assail (someone) |
pitch into |
| Water/gas supply valve |
STOPCOCK |
| Way of existence |
LIFESTYLE |
| White-hot |
INCANDESCENT |
| Wickedness |
VILLAINY |
| Woollen fabric |
WORSTED |
| Worker with gems and precious metals |
JEWELLER |
| Worshipping many gods |
PANTHEISTIC |
| Written record of things to be done |
CHECKLIST |
