| Hobson's choice — with only sugar cubes? |
like it or lump it |
| House where burglar, say, drops in? |
VILLA |
| How to contain runs after evident result of fielding error |
OVERTHROW |
| Hungry vampire, Dracula biting the vicar last of all |
EAGER |
| Left at the crease doubled up, player upset about that |
REMAINING |
| Monk's home brewing Mary's ale |
LAMASERY |
| Music genre for example, a type of jazz that's retro |
GARAGE |
| Note I tremble after death march's beginning |
DEMISEMIQUAVER |
| Phoney call from pond life? |
QUACK |
| Piece hot off the press, Times cryptic |
news item |
| Poetry in very old language |
VERSE |
| Portal with bar up, zero getting in |
DOOR |
| Recluse wound up watch in middle of week |
EREMITE |
| Risky investment — not the first — embezzlement! |
PECULATION |
| Tanks in piazza stripped, one occupying area after evacuation |
AQUARIA |