| Introductory drink provided after weary old man turns up |
APERITIF |
| Loaf rose, say? |
BLOOMER |
| Minor shift, serving joint following dessert |
AFTERSHOCK |
| Nothing fine about a fine romance! |
LOVEAFFAIR |
| Number on both sides in small craft |
SLEIGHT |
| Particular French holiday destination |
NICE |
| Person kissing reverend who would muddle his words |
SPOONER |
| Rest packed into refuse -- how solid? |
DENSITY |
| Shark on with a cuckoo in floating zoo? |
NOAHSARK |
| Something funny about a boy -- saucy thing |
SALADCREAM |
| Somewhat infectious, her parent a probable carrier? |
SHERPA |
| Trace race |
DASH |
| Where absolute ruler is positioned, especially |
ABOVEALL |