| (Creature) rooted to spot |
SESSILE |
| A gem; I, perhaps (anag.) |
SAPPHIRE |
| Baseless rumour |
CANARD |
| Blown up |
INFLATED |
| Bulge; a toff |
SWELL |
| Club guard; short ball |
BOUNCER |
| Concession, bribe |
SOP |
| Edible snail |
ESCARGOT |
| Egyptian sun god |
HORUS |
| Hearth goddess; a match |
VESTA |
| Latest fashion; high emotion |
RAGE |
| Mechanical man |
ROBOT |
| Neckwear; supply |
STOCK |
| Old Italian chief magistrate |
DOGE |
