| Australian capital |
CANBERRA |
| Better or higher in rank |
SUPERIOR |
| Cleverest and most amusing |
WITTIEST |
| Consider or calculate |
RECKON |
| Counsel, recommend |
ADVISE |
| Double-reed instrument |
OBOE |
| Economise, cut down |
RETRENCH |
| External to |
OUTSIDE |
| Fine plaster for decoration |
STUCCO |
| Greek island |
RHODES |
| Having a great fondness for one's wife |
UXORIOUS |
| Inflammatory skin condition |
ECZEMA |
| Intense and uncontrolled fire |
INFERNO |
| Italian almond liqueur |
AMARETTO |
| Leaning over, askew |
LOPSIDED |
| Mocking or scornful |
SARDONIC |
