| A highly offensive action |
AIRSTRIKE |
| A number break a rule with bait |
ALLURE |
| A number walk wearily around - it's hard work |
TRAVAIL |
| Adapt to current practice |
ACCUSTOM |
| An actor not working? Provide compensation |
OFFSET |
| Come in, it is not an infectious disease |
ENTERITIS |
| Dash off for an away match |
ELOPE |
| Employ completely and beneficially |
USEFULLY |
| Father in pain, but brave |
APACHE |
| Force one to find a new occupation |
EVICT |
| Holiday with Virginia gets accountant into trouble |
VACATION |
| House completed but not bought |
HOMEMADE |
| I'm set back with a succession of wretched experiences |
MISERIES |
| In fact, exam is very much disliked |
DETESTED |
| It brings down the tone when depressed |
SOFTPEDAL |