| Note shortage of coffee in much of Europe: familiar experience? |
deja vu |
| Oddly overlooked, unheard, US dean and poet |
NERUDA |
| On ITV, a kid mixed cocktail |
VODKATINI |
| One in pair leading second |
PRIMO |
| Passing comment in English, opening with a measure of acidity |
EPITAPH |
| Popular stand-in making a minister revolt |
INSUBORDINATION |
| Prize given by leading organiser? |
PALMTOP |
| Rough plonk had after dance |
ball park |
| Runner-up maybe less tense after conceding round |
LOSER |
| Some backing spectacular bet, revealing a bit of backbone |
VERTEBRA |
| Spotted hint at bottom of page |
PIMPLY |
| Try to take too much leave that’s on offer at Christmas? |
GOODWILL |
| Was honoured daughter to retire? |
go to bed |
| What’s dropped from hand, and the result |
AITCH |
| When shot, find a gun fast! |
UNFADING |