| ... runs away from case of deplorable valets possibly trashing vehicle |
DESERTS |
| Author's latest books inspired by this, but in Latin accent |
RHOTIC |
| Bring back old American guitar |
AXE |
| Car limited by course that's lower |
DIMINISH |
| Characters in highbrow hit established as brightest |
WHITEST |
| Description of Kane, for example — captain's first in this oddly calm state |
CITIZEN |
| Enemy runs away from front ... |
FOE |
| Farewell drink served after five |
VALE |
| Feature of theatre role — having boob exposed at the start |
PARTERRE |
| Flipping focus to watch sailor boxing CGI-produced lion, say |
BIGCAT |
| Get used to a diet short of stuffing and without gravy |
ADJUST |
| Initially fall in love with mass entertainment |
FILM |
| Kettle blew up — ultimately going off fine dining |
CORDONBLEU |
| Make a mess of hairpiece, occasionally sold for sport |
TOUSLE |
| Mood tense over missing gold sovereign |
TEMPER |
| Off-colour setter taking bait occasionally — unlucky |
ILLFATED |
| One has wings — told to taste without seasoning? |
TRIPLANE |