| Arduous |
LABORIOUS |
| Aromatic plant used in cookery |
HERB |
| Batsman who starts innings |
OPENER |
| Consign |
ENTRUST |
| Cower in fear |
CRINGE |
| Dearth |
LACK |
| Defeat utterly |
ROUT |
| Drench copiously |
SLUICE |
| Ease off |
RELENT |
| Flag |
IRIS |
| Heehaw |
BRAY |
| Helplessly drunk |
BLOTTO |
| Letter |
EPISTLE |
| Long journey |
TREK |
| Most contorted |
GNARLIEST |
| Off course |
ASTRAY |
