| Letter a problem, the first to be dropped |
AITCH |
| Magnificent month |
AUGUST |
| Observe yours truly in audition? |
EYE |
| Old country in Abyssinia is reportedly making a comeback |
PERSIA |
| Ordered to take off description of eggs? |
SCRAMBLED |
| Part coolish, otherwise boiling |
HOT |
| Possible breakfast tribute |
TOAST |
| Ring infiltrated by agent finally, a bit of a bloomer |
PETAL |
| Slightly more willingly |
RATHER |
| Spare toothless whatsit! |
THINGUMMY |
| Symbolic object gathered respect |
SCEPTRE |
| Too old, flier belonging to old man? |
past it |
| Writer handled piece of advice |
felt tip |