| Large woodwind instrument |
BASSOON |
| Lazy, lethargic |
SLOTHFUL |
| Leafy vegetable |
CABBAGE |
| Lengthen |
EXTEND |
| May tree |
HAWTHORN |
| Papal ambassador |
NUNCIO |
| Pressing |
URGENT |
| Prosperity |
RICHNESS |
| Repeatedly revolve (one’s thumbs, eg) |
TWIDDLE |
| Sweet substance |
SUGAR |
| Unexpected contender |
dark horse |
| Weep |
SOB |
| With little warning |
at short notice |