| At the start |
INITIALLY |
| Atmosphere picked up instinctively (informal) |
VIBE |
| Chess piece |
ROOK |
| Chinese dumpling, usually served in soup |
WONTON |
| Dance (by jumping up and down) |
POGO |
| Dimwits |
IDIOTS |
| Flat-bottomed river boat |
PUNT |
| Green patina that forms on copper, brass and bronze — diver's rig (anag) |
VERDIGRIS |
| Hateful |
ABHORRENT |
| In hock to the bank |
OVERDRAWN |
| Log on |
SIGNIN |
| Lower oneself |
STOOP |
| Nutty confection |
NOUGAT |
| Old Turkish title of respect |
AGHA |
