| A cherished hope |
DREAM |
| AD is - Domini |
ANNO |
| American marsupial |
OPOSSUM |
| Bunch of hairs |
TUFT |
| By virtue of one's position (Latin) |
EXOFFICIO |
| Cancelling out |
NULLING |
| Chess piece |
KNIGHT |
| Courage, energy |
SPIRIT |
| Current measurer |
AMMETER |
| Hovering songbird |
SKYLARK |
| In a forceful manner |
STRONGLY |
| In the lead |
AHEAD |
| It may be seen on demo |
BANNER |
| Item for wiping shoes on |
DOORMAT |