| Alcoholic drink a girl takes to begin with |
CLARET |
| Clear-headed law lord covering island group |
LUCID |
| Club accommodating old vessel |
BOAT |
| Dry land reduced to powder |
GROUND |
| Go-between — a pukka fellow! |
AGENT |
| Going north, obtained a historical garment |
TOGA |
| Gourmet cooked pie to preserve |
EPICURE |
| Leader of union forcing rebellion |
UPRISING |
| Onset of primitive impulse to eradicate |
PURGE |
| Oscar, writing half-heartedly, finds opportunity |
OPENING |
| Plain retired vicar dipping into Holy Writ |
OVERT |
| Purchase cheap newspaper during formal reception |
LEVERAGE |
| Resolve to put off race crossing major road |
DETERMINATION |
