| Lack of purpose |
AIMLESSNESS |
| League —; multiplication — |
TABLE |
| Like large ships |
OCEANGOING |
| London's river |
THAMES |
| Loss of reputation |
DISCREDIT |
| Manoeuvre, stratagem |
TACTIC |
| Monarch's way of referring to themselves |
ROYALWE |
| Of frightening appearance |
FEARSOME |
| Older relative |
GRANDFATHER |
| Painting technique on dry plaster |
SECCO |
| Piece of paper |
SHEET |
| Rub out |
ERASE |
| Run badly |
MISMANAGE |
| Second sight |
CLAIRVOYANCE |
| Secure hiding place |
SAFEHOUSE |
| Self-absorbed |
EGOCENTRIC |
| Send on again |
FORWARD |
| Soldier on a recce mission |
SCOUT |
| Strong alcoholic drink |
FIREWATER |
| Suffering insulin-related disorder |
DIABETIC |
| Tell (a story) |
NARRATE |
| Time at the wicket |
INNINGS |
| UCL in full |
UNIVERSITYCOLLEGELONDON |
| Upset plans (5,1,7,2,3,5) |
THROWASPANNERINTHEWORKS |
| Variety of beet |
CHARD |
| Vassal; Belgian city |
LIEGE |
| Verb form; uptight |
TENSE |
| Verse |
POETRY |
| Very keen |
EAGER |
| Wild ox |
BUFFALO |
| Winter-flowering plant |
HELLEBORE |