| Nuts: crack almonds to start with |
GAGA |
| Part company with philosopher - there's no comeback |
PLATOON |
| Pass lightly over a point on a Kipling character |
SKIM |
| Pompous point to hold forth about |
ORNATE |
| Region sadly showing neglect |
IGNORE |
| Revolutionary device saves people from pegging out |
SPINDRYER |
| Rocking and rolling |
STAGGERING |
| Scrap merchant? |
WARMONGER |
| Sheds tears often enough to demonstrate compassion |
SOFTHEARTEDNESS |
| Splendid adage for one not working against the grain |
RIPPINGSAW |
| Stop and turn away |
BREAKOFF |
| The gold edging makes this different |
OTHER |
| Used by athletes, it helps to make a record |
TRACK |
| Where, abroad, you'll see us in a form of sari |
RUSSIA |