| 'ouse rented, of course |
OMELET |
| ... dependent on being temporarily unavailable |
SUSPENDED |
| Backwash? |
ENEMA |
| Characteristic of rat, or not |
TRAIT |
| Display a grim hairstyle? Hardly |
POMPADOUR |
| Drama featuring soldier Elvis played |
PRIVATELIVES |
| Fall out, perhaps, in the north |
HAPPEN |
| Fruit of the sea? |
PEARMAIN |
| Gas from leading jurist? |
JARGON |
| Gill is of little account |
SMALLBEER |
| His philosophy was composed of toil and tears |
ARISTOTLE |
| In time he'll ensure a personal appointment for you |
REAPER |
| Last drink of the day with a bird |
NIGHTJAR |
| Office worker held in ongoing disrespect |
CONTEMPT |