| In close proximity |
NEARBY |
| It's used to sharpen edged tools and knives |
WHETSTONE |
| Lea blabs about the sport |
BASEBALL |
| Maria ..., Greco-American soprano |
CALLAS |
| Nasal cavities |
NOSTRILS |
| Nearly, all but |
ALMOST |
| Of theatre and acting |
DRAMATIC |
| On ship, plane or train |
ABOARD |
| Opposed or perverse |
CONTRARY |
| Over and above what's needed |
EXTRA |
| Pieces of playground equipment |
SWINGS |
| Prepares for performance by practice |
TRAINS |
| Requested forcefully |
DEMANDED |
| Saffron-flavoured rice dish |
PAELLA |
| Short piece of electronic equipment |
PHONE |
| Silky piled fabric |
VELVET |
| Tempers be changed this month |
SEPTEMBER |
| The intervening period |
MEANTIME |
