| Occupy hotel, coming in later |
INHABIT |
| One of these had homophone cut off |
OCCLUDE |
| Policeman reported as being wasted on drink |
BLUEBOTTLE |
| Prepare herb tea to get inspiration |
BREATHE |
| Prison head sent down with no means to get out of cell -- that's what it's all about! |
HOKEYCOKEY |
| Problem-free? That can't be said of falling currency! |
NOTROUBLE |
| Rejection of bottom-pinching old royal |
REBUTTAL |
| River's current flowing round Middle-earth |
TROPICAL |
| Rough end of untreated wood |
RAWDEAL |
| Socially awkward to leave half of dinner on plate |
NERDISH |
| Stories to tell in turn, entertaining sailors |
YARNS |
| Succeed with effort in cold |
WINTRY |
| Vital to mock 'cool' jerks -- but it can be wounding if it hits home |
MOLOTOVCOCKTAIL |
| Writer's block coming on? Apply liquid! |
DAMPEN |
