| Boxer perhaps less heavy after change of starter |
FIGHTER |
| Changed novel later with editor |
ALTERED |
| Comfort from drink -- something alcoholic |
SUPPORT |
| Complaint from European after purchase |
GRIPE |
| Dad, accepting banter, ultimately becoming more distant |
FARTHER |
| Decisive tip from fisherman in a lake |
FINAL |
| Eccentric people -- cleaner reacts badly |
CHARACTERS |
| Exercising, Lily and I groan to begin with |
ORIGINALLY |
| Ferry entrance |
TRANSPORT |
| Game -- approve of meat |
BACKGAMMON |
| Grass around middle of Everest is support for climbers |
TRELLIS |
| He swore it moved differently |
OTHERWISE |
| I'm going round the hotel leaving small objects |
ITEMS |
| Laid next to adult struck with the nut |
ABUTTED |
| Most enthusiastic expression of surprise over cosy retreat |
KEENEST |
| Old tax benefit -- it helped, partly |
TITHE |