| Cause to sink |
SCUPPER |
| Circus swing |
TRAPEZE |
| Closure of Parliament during a vacation |
RECESS |
| Communication between groups or units |
LIAISON |
| Government office displaying adverts for those seeking work |
JOBCENTRE |
| Implore |
URGE |
| Losing leaves periodically |
DECIDUOUS |
| Massachusetts city associated with the execution of witches |
SALEM |
| Mesh worn over the head |
HAIRNET |
| Money-lending at exorbitant rates |
USURY |
| Numbers subject |
MATHS |
| Oblivious |
UNAWARE |
| Old banger |
JALOPY |