| 'Avoid, stay away from (6)' |
ESCHEW |
| 'Cut down, abridge (6)' |
REDUCE |
| 'Evergreen tree, reddish-brown wood (3)' |
YEW |
| 'Filled with bewilderment (2,3)' |
ATSEA |
| 'Manages, gets by (5)' |
COPES |
| 'Severe, extreme (7)' |
DRASTIC |
| Arm joints |
ELBOWS |
| Betrayal of a country |
TREASON |
| Big deep hole in the ground |
PIT |
| Current of air |
WIND |
| Detective |
SLEUTH |
| Except when |
UNLESS |
| Financial liability |
DEBT |
| Fish for the low-voiced |
BASS |
| Flightless sea-bird |
PENGUIN |
| Food on a hook to attract fish |
BAIT |
| French brandy |
COGNAC |
| Group of vehicles travelling together |
CONVOY |
| Interruption or gap |
HIATUS |
| Live |
RESIDE |
| Make ... while the sun shines |
HAY |
