| ''Curses, like chickens, come home . . . . . . . '' |
TOROOST |
| ''There's . . . . . . . without fire'' |
NOSMOKE |
| A dandy like Brummel |
BEAU |
| A false rumour or story, from France |
CANARD |
| A feeling of imminent sickness |
NAUSEA |
| A slangy 100mph |
TON |
| Activity to boost self-esteem |
EGOTRIP |
| Adventurous sailor of Arabian Nights |
SINBAD |
| Bar that turns rudder in small boat |
TILLER |
| Benign tumour on the head, could be new |
WEN |
| Bird's beak or statement for payment |
BILL |
| Break like informal photo |
SNAP |
| By word of mouth, say exam |
ORAL |
| Call on, go to see |
VISIT |
| Chaste as a sealed plastic bag |
SACHET |
| Colourful objects imported from abroad |
EXOTICA |
| Cooking fat |
LARD |
| Create a statue or similar stone work |
SCULPT |
| Discover the presence of, as Sherlock would |
DETECT |
| Extra share issued instead of dividend |
SCRIP |
| Fan or devotee |
ADMIRER |