| ''A . . . . . . in time saves nine'' (6) |
STITCH |
| A life-giving drink |
ELIXIR |
| A Martian in opera by William Wallace |
MARITANA |
| A meddlesome interfering person |
BUSYBODY |
| Affectedly dainty or quaint |
TWEE |
| Alfred . . . . . . . . ., master director of cinema suspense (9) |
HITCHCOCK |
| Appoint to the priesthood |
ORDAIN |
| Biblical Queen of . . . . . visited King Solomon |
SHEBA |
| Chance misfortune or injury |
ACCIDENT |
| Characteristics, distinguishing qualities |
TRAITS |
| Chatter in childish way |
PRATTLE |
| Cover for a wheel |
TYRE |
| Draw towards or get attention of |
ATTRACT |
| Extreme and deplorable as ignorance may be |
ABYSMAL |
| Hard bread roll in shape of ring |
BAGEL |
| Have friendly informal conversation |
CHAT |
| Hospitality to all comers at home |
OPENHOUSE |
| Hugely successful plays or shows - violent? (5, 4) |
SMASHHITS |
