| Region of southern Japan, scene of fierce fighting in 1945 |
OKINAWA |
| Rigmarole — redeem idler (anag) |
RIDDLEMEREE |
| Sacred song |
PSALM |
| Semi-precious stone |
ONYX |
| Short competition to test cars' acceleration |
DRAGRACE |
| Smallest rise and fall of sea level |
NEAPTIDE |
| Throw away (from ship or aeroplane?) |
JETTISON |
| Throw into disorder |
DISRUPT |
| Type of cactus |
PRICKLYPEAR |
| Work dough |
KNEAD |
