| 'The . . . . . . . hour is just before the dawn' |
DARKEST |
| 'The . . . . . . . should stick to his last' |
COBBLER |
| A large wave that breaks on beach |
COMBER |
| A notion about The Merchant of Venice |
ANTONIO |
| A set of players or workers |
TEAM |
| A solicitor, barrister or the like |
LAWYER |
| An abbreviated boatswain |
BOSUN |
| Breathe with hoarse whistling sound |
WHEEZE |
| Conceals or takes cover |
HIDES |
| Cook rapidly in pan while whisking |
STIRFRY |
| Drew forth as from memory |
EVOKED |
| Fathered or brought into being by |
BEGOTTEN |
| Further on, outside the scope of |
BEYOND |
| Great river of S America or a tough woman |
AMAZON |
| In Greek myth, the god of love |
EROS |
| In old usage, gladly or willingly - file away |
LIEF |
| Informally annoy or harass |
HASSLE |
| Kind of lounge in theatre for off-stage actors |
GREENROOM |