| Particularly well suited position |
NICHE |
| Resident |
OCCUPIER |
| Someone supported by an influential patron |
PROTEGE |
| South American flightless bird — mother of Zeus |
RHEA |
| Therefore |
HENCE |
| Traditional canal transport |
NARROWBOAT |
| Understand what is meant |
GETTHEMESSAGE |
| Vanity |
CONCEIT |
| Walk in shallow water |
PADDLE |
| Without doubt |
TOBESURE |
| Witticism |
JOKE |