| House or hotel visitors |
GUESTS |
| Intense and uncontrolled fire |
INFERNO |
| Intense dislike |
LOATHING |
| Man-made waterways |
CANALS |
| Matured |
AGED |
| Not counterfeit |
GENUINE |
| Official statement of the news |
BULLETIN |
| Poetic verse |
STANZA |
| Protective headgear |
HELMET |
| Saint of Christmas |
NICHOLAS |
| Serving a purpose |
USEFUL |
| Sewing cord |
THREAD |
| Sign or expression of praise |
ACCOLADE |
| Step off the bus, because it's on fire? |
ALIGHT |
| Strong and reliable |
STALWART |
| Theatrical performers |
ACTORS |
