| Able to soak up liquid easily |
ABSORBENT |
| City near the mouth of the River Douro |
OPORTO |
| Echidna — entertain a spy (anag) |
SPINYANTEATER |
| Eight-sided figure |
OCTAGON |
| Gifts |
DONATIONS |
| Giving off a strong smell |
REEKING |
| Greek aniseed-flavoured spirit |
OUZO |
| In name only |
NOMINAL |
| Journey by air |
FLIGHT |
| Light meals |
SNACKS |
| Lure |
ENTICE |
| Most secretive |
CLOSEST |
| Mythical winged horse |
PEGASUS |