| Maxim, short wise saying |
APHORISM |
| Modern phrase for swindle or exploitation - that's torn it |
RIPOFF |
| Nations aligned against Germany in WW2 |
ALLIES |
| Of computer system, able to respond immediately to input |
REALTIME |
| Old name for England, once perfidious |
ALBION |
| Pain of heart disease |
ANGINA |
| Particular account of a matter |
VERSION |
| Position of flag during period of mourning |
HALFMAST |
| Prolonged period of relaxation as medical treatment |
RESTCURE |
| Ronald . . . . . ., 40th president of USA |
REAGAN |
| Rossini's opera 'The . . . . . . of Seville' |
BARBER |
| Sharpened side of a blade |
EDGE |
| Shetland island noted for knitting designs |
FAIRISLE |
| Three-headed watchdog that guarded Hades |
CERBERUS |
| Veer away endlessly |
EVER |
| Words of an opera |
LIBRETTO |