| Abolish some tax exemptions |
AXE |
| Belittling edgy orator cruelly |
DEROGATORY |
| Bring back the German wine |
RED |
| Criminal steals decorative item |
TASSEL |
| Deal won oddly early in morning? |
DAWN |
| Encourage team’s first burst of activity |
SPURT |
| Expected publicity people to include note |
PAR |
| Feel disgust for foreign article about curse |
LOATHE |
| Final month supported by a politician — leave quickly |
DECAMP |
| In from France, temporary accommodation finally available, it’s agreed |
ENTENTE |
| In local speech, face English court |
DIALECT |
| Initially growing up seemed time of great enjoyment |
GUSTO |
| Lag pipes faultily — failure to meet target |
SLIPPAGE |
