| Like Cinders, initially awkward and reticent? |
ASHY |
| Natural place known for its water springing up |
NAIVE |
| Pal lacking a prominent feature |
CHIN |
| Plant that's yellow getting pulled up |
ORCHID |
| Port having no time to provide security |
ANCHOR |
| Record former requirement prior to a test |
LPLATE |
| Seized advantage when morris dancers function, we hear, with extra aspiration |
MADEHAY |
| Squalid place with old heretic making a bit of money |
DENARIUS |
| Swimming in Red Sea close to the edge |
NEARSIDE |
| Timely expression of support given with letter read out |
RIGHTONCUE |
| US general and journalist got together |
MARSHALLED |
| US soldiers invading in a significant way, showing great authority |
MAGISTERIALLY |
| Warning that is left before final scene |
PORTENDING |