| 'Discord, conflict (6)' |
STRIFE |
| 'Hit swiftly, a fly perhaps (4)' |
SWAT |
| 'I am to blame (3,5)' |
MEACULPA |
| 'Please reply, initially (4)' |
RSVP |
| 'Poise, sang-froid (6)' |
APLOMB |
| A floor covering |
LINOLEUM |
| Anything abnormally large and powerful |
BEHEMOTH |
| Assuming power without authority |
USURPING |
| Borough of NYC for the royals |
QUEENS |
| City of low gags |
GLASGOW |
| Cruel dictator |
DESPOT |
| Disinclined to work or exertion |
OTIOSE |
| Economic states where unemployment is high and trade is low |
SLUMPS |
| Exercises to increase oxygen intake |
AEROBICS |
| Expressions of praise |
PLAUDITS |
| Grooms oneself in a vain manner |
PREENS |
