Idler having answer in amateur contest |
LAYABOUT |
Information -- a little sent over |
DATA |
Inspected fabric cut up |
EXAMINED |
King with deformed ear, seldom seen |
RARE |
Likewise, Conservative admires Greek philosopher |
SOCRATES |
Number touring notice pub, shabby in appearance |
THREADBARE |
Nurse, not hot in shady garden alcove |
ARBOUR |
Outcome in Ypres, ultimately |
RESULT |
Poor speed by back |
SECONDRATE |
Prelude to show at university |
LEADUP |
Prepared drainage for shrub |
GARDENIA |
Smart, supporter at home -- and away, ultimately |
BRAINY |
Sophisticated former pope, last to pontificate |
URBANE |
South American, extremely sensitive, explains barking dog |
SUSSEXSPANIEL |