| Marathon record I start to challenge |
EPIC |
| Old maid carrying rhubarb stick out |
PROTRUDE |
| One even then employed by the German maker of spirits |
DISTILLER |
| One telling tales in court, near to collapse |
RACONTEUR |
| Portion of mackerel I shall look forward to |
RELISH |
| Pudding, very good in a covering whipped up |
TAPIOCA |
| Reluctance to work in allocated place next to husband |
SLOTH |
| Slip up in attempt to produce a fortified wine |
SHERRY |
| Some arguing over Norwegian ruler |
GOVERNOR |
| Spread glue |
PASTE |
| Usher in dark bar |
BLACKROD |
| Vegetable: usual bargain |
PARSNIP |
| Very bad, though legal if after fifty |
AWFUL |
| Willing to explain 'Countdown', for example |
GAMESHOW |
| Witty response about securing independent appointment |
RIPOSTE |
