| Hindu festival of lights |
DIWALI |
| Israeli parliament |
KNESSET |
| Likewise |
ALSO |
| No faster (anag) |
SEAFRONT |
| Optimism — English-born US comedian |
HOPE |
| Period of uncertainty |
LIMBO |
| Preferably |
RATHER |
| Pull along |
TOW |
| Regular stamping ground |
HAUNT |
| Remove unwanted elements |
WEEDOUT |
| Retire due to illness |
TAKETOONESBED |
| Small jazz band |
COMBO |
| Someone believing all war is wrong |
PACIFIST |
