| Advanced in years |
OLD |
| Alleviation of pain or distress |
RELIEF |
| Brought up |
REARED |
| Codswallop |
ROT |
| Distinguishing mark — prestige |
CACHET |
| Eg Jonathan Cape or Hamish Hamilton |
PUBLISHER |
| Exclamation of disgust |
UGH |
| Fluffy scarf of feathers |
BOA |
| Gentle poke |
NUDGE |
| Incite |
EGGON |
| Latter part of the day |
EVENING |
| Mischief |
NAUGHTINESS |