| A bad start for an ancient king |
OFFA |
| A sort of music providing the message |
GOSPEL |
| Compass cover |
SPREAD |
| Confirm a try, if converted properly |
RATIFY |
| Cracked jokes when bound not to speak |
GAGGED |
| Debit one transferred, following orders |
OBEDIENT |
| Doesn't go right inside, but wanders around |
STRAYS |
| Drink for each returning academic |
PERNOD |
| Former forward, one who should know better |
EXPERT |
| Gathered in study to hold exercises |
REAPED |
| Inclined to be guarded |
TENDED |
| It's a sound move — that's plain |
STEPPE |
| Latest schism besetting church |
RECENT |
