| Adult, following attack, is scared |
AFRAID |
| Artist wearing an acceptable jacket |
ANORAK |
| Authority given by underling attached to party |
DOMINION |
| Body of ramblers' leader buried in spinney |
CORPSE |
| Briefly examine large-headed nail |
STUD |
| Broken machine – initially call someone who'll fix it, perhaps |
MECHANIC |
| Carve part of set, chesspiece |
ETCH |
| Crash: force retaining papers |
ACCIDENT |
| Dressing as yeoman in resort |
MAYONNAISE |
| Excellent controller dispensing with eye shield |
SUPER |
| Excellent work on score following opening of 'Turandot' |
TOPNOTCH |
| Failing to engage a cleaner for minister's house |
VICARAGE |
| Famous duke after grouse dish |
BEEFWELLINGTON |
| Flower, first of lilacs, out of bed at home |
LUPIN |