| By which we measure enclosed ground, attracting flak? |
YARDSTICK |
| Cactus only an enemy will identify? |
NOPAL |
| Claim to be monarch in charge of a large landmass? |
AMERICA |
| Composition in Monet’s art, for example |
ESSAY |
| Cut off current, well behind time |
ISOLATE |
| Draw out a French novel and a couple of articles |
UNSHEATHE |
| English politician beginning to organise broadcast about stores |
EMPORIA |
| Express sorrow audibly, though backing Arthur C Clarke’s work? |
sci-fi |
| Flower, one planted by lake in Northumberland? |
NILE |
| Hollow space? Not out visiting South America |
SINUS |
| Irritation displayed in functions held by workers |
antsiness |
| Junior officer’s payment to change name |
SUBALTERN |
| Make an accusation, using digital means? |
point the finger |
| Notice in Daily Express initially a mockery? |
CHARADE |
| Old lockers accommodating half of dope very well |
okey-dokey |