| 'When the cat's away, the . . . . will play' |
MICE |
| A golfer's assistant-adviser |
CADDIE |
| A paper pin |
STAPLE |
| A taxi in New York |
CAB |
| Administer sharp blow, being below par |
RAP |
| An informal swindle |
SCAM |
| Approves or accepts, a motion or accounts |
ADOPTS |
| Ask earnestly about colitis |
SOLICIT |
| By word of mouth, like some exams |
ORAL |
| Clearly expressed and altogether rational |
LUCID |
| Clot of a slimy substance found in bog |
GOB |
| Decreases in vigour or strength like the moon |
WANES |
| Deviation from the usual route |
DETOUR |
| Fainted, being rebellious |
DEFIANT |
| Fisherman's stick with iron hook |
GAFF |
| Furry animal, lives in lodge and builds dams |
BEAVER |
| Greatly surprised and impressed |
AMAZED |
| He who stands in the dock |
ACCUSED |
| Hurts through constant rubbing |
CHAFES |
| Informally hungry like a bird |
PECKISH |
| Is full of malicious pleasure |
GLOATS |
