| Ironically humorous |
SARDONIC |
| Linchpin, principle support |
MAINSTAY |
| Mark of disgrace |
STIGMA |
| Massive mammal with one or two horns on its nose, in short |
RHINO |
| Mourned or grieved for |
LAMENTED |
| Of the night |
NOCTURNAL |
| Scolding or domineering woman |
VIRAGO |
| Sent in, oddly, to play a sport |
TENNIS |
| Standards to aim for |
IDEALS |
| String of words or term in prison |
SENTENCE |
| Suitable or likely |
APT |
| Symbolic figure, for a team say |
MASCOT |
| This bread is soon forgotten |
EATEN |
| Timely, advantageous moment |
OPPORTUNE |
| Track or scent of an animal |
SPOOR |
| Water-soaked soil |
MUD |
| Widths |
BREADTHS |
| Woman chaperon in Hispanic countries |
DUENNA |
