| Join rope ends together by weaving |
SPLICE |
| Mythical reptile said to cause death by its breath or glance |
BASILISK |
| Of body, supple and flexible |
LITHE |
| Of the woods or forests |
SILVAN |
| Pitted with little holes, like skin |
POROUS |
| Point towards a target |
AIM |
| Provisional certificates entitling holder to dividends |
SCRIPS |
| Put burden or tax on |
IMPOSE |
| Specialists in treatment of the eyes |
OCULISTS |
| Square-cut stones and masonry made from them |
ASHLAR |
| This kind of court sentence commands incarceration |
CUSTODIAL |
| Tropical cane used in furniture |
BAMBOO |
| Trumpets for the loose woman |
STRUMPET |
| University festival or torn cloth |
RAG |
| What + is |
PLUSSIGN |
| Wicked town of ancient Palestine, twinned with Gomorrah |
SODOM |
| Widespread hatred or disgust felt towards someone |
ODIUM |
| Young hares |
LEVERETS |