| Missed a step and nearly fell |
STUMBLED |
| Mythical fire-breathing creature |
DRAGON |
| Mythical hero who was vulnerable through his heel |
ACHILLES |
| Notice or comment on |
REMARK |
| Of the mouth |
ORAL |
| One has exceptional musical skill |
VIRTUOSO |
| Operatically, he lived in Seville |
BARBER |
| Prescribed guide for conduct |
RULE |
| Saudi capital |
RIYADH |
| Segment of the spinal column |
VERTEBRA |
| Spur or catalyst for action |
STIMULUS |
| Stew of vegetables |
RAGOUT |
| This creature might turn to Tories |
TORTOISE |
| Tropical pear |
AVOCADO |
| Wheel-hoop |
TYRE |
| You might misuse this herb sparely |
PARSLEY |
