| Beggar man's follower? |
THIEF |
| Companion and biographer of Samuel Johnson, d. 1795 |
BOSWELL |
| Cud-chewing animal |
RUMINANT |
| Did a runner |
FLED |
| Discerning experts |
COGNOSCENTI |
| Gazpacho or gumbo, say |
SOUP |
| Groom's minder |
BESTMAN |
| Informal photograph |
SNAPSHOT |
| Lingerie item — bit of paper |
SLIP |
| Marine topic (anag) — curse |
IMPRECATION |