| Nettled — sort of question? |
VEXED |
| Non-magnetic metal used in making steel, Mn |
MANGANESE |
| Pamper |
COSSET |
| Pick up the phone? |
ANSWER |
| Political party in England and Wales since 1985 |
GREENS |
| Prescribed by law |
STATUTORY |
| Sine qua non |
ESSENTIAL |
| Small freshwater turtles |
TERRAPINS |
| Stately aquatic bird with white feathers as an adult |
SWAN |
| Steep cliff face |
PRECIPICE |
| Strictly according to the rules |
BYTHEBOOK |
| Taken for a ride |
DUPED |
| Vivacity |
BRIO |
| White cheese, milder than Camembert |
BRIE |