| A coin's tossed in a gambling situation |
CASINO |
| A fondness for birdsong |
PENCHANT |
| A place of current conflict |
TIDERIP |
| A southern river rises in Francis's place |
ASSISI |
| A tramp is making a stew of beef |
PASTRAMI |
| An apology received losing one's dancing partner? |
EXCUSEME |
| Bills given by retailers? |
ACCOUNTS |
| Box smart during trial |
TEACHEST |
| Cleaner air can't be found here |
VACUUM |
| Crossword addicts should be used to such set-backs |
REVERSALS |
| Crusty offerings for birds |
PIES |
| Friend turns aside in defence |
PALISADE |
| Happiest time for those not attending night classes? |
SCHOOLDAYS |
| Having difficulty in coping with the nippers? |
FEELINGTHEPINCH |
| I am on the way, the way forward |
IMMODEST |
