| Imperial measure of capacity |
PINT |
| It lays eggs in the nests of other birds |
CUCKOO |
| Little terror |
BRAT |
| Not easily borne, wearing |
TAXING |
| Opening manoeuvre |
GAMBIT |
| Part of the ear |
LOBE |
| Pixie, imp |
ELF |
| Protected, defended |
GUARDED |
| Regular stopping place |
STATION |
| Remains of an ancient plant or animal |
FOSSIL |
| Ridge of sand |
DUNE |
| Small boat to pull ships |
TUG |
| Small pet canine |
LAPDOG |
| Spookier |
EERIER |
| State of agitated irritation |
SNIT |
| Stinging |
BITING |
| Type of rock |
IGNEOUS |
| Unit of electrical resistance (3) |
OHM |
| Up to the minute |
LATEST |
| Very suddenly and to a great degree |
SHARPLY |
| Word formed from the initial letters of other words |
ACRONYM |