| 'Dire Straits' musicians |
ARTISTS |
| A cinema remake lacking colour |
ANAEMIC |
| A gentle style getting stylish |
ELEGANT |
| Bush perhaps, American Republican, still American |
ARBUTUS |
| Change Conservative leader in disagreement |
ALTERCATION |
| Contest to retain one's seat? |
RODEO |
| Dare America to break 'special relationship' |
CAMARADERIE |
| Disturbed grave - silent and deathless |
EVERLASTING |
| Doctor with a jab, not completely sharp |
DRASTIC |
| Drink tea with endless pleasure |
CHABLIS |
| Drop reserve on team |
SUBSIDE |
| Flog small company on impulse |
SCOURGE |
| Frenzied literary crowd |
MADDING |
| Hard stone in gold before |
AUSTERE |