| A bit of awfully rich poetry |
LYRIC |
| A close friend's hint |
INTIMATE |
| A way to support bankrupt flyer |
BUSTARD |
| Beats a retreat, protecting ruler |
TSAR |
| Blade made from copper salts being forged |
CUTLASS |
| Degree given to redcoat in error |
DOCTORATE |
| Ditch worker for cutting |
TRENCHANT |
| Feet up, for a change |
SWAP |
| Food for fish board has not raised |
PLANKTON |
| Fox exposes rise of public transport vehicle |
OUTSMART |
| Hard work plus a new catchphrase |
SLOGAN |
| Hide from vet |
SCREEN |
| How one might resent beer? |
BITTERLY |
| In what way is a lemon sweet? |
SEMOLINA |
| Key service elevators getting cosmetic alterations |
FACELIFTS |