| In direct confrontation |
HEADON |
| Join or fuse metal, using an alloy |
SOLDER |
| Lofts, garrets |
ATTICS |
| Lymphatic tissue at the back of the mouth |
TONSIL |
| Making one's way by pushing or shoving |
JOSTLING |
| Oil is nil, strangely, in this state |
ILLINOIS |
| Omission of parts of words, in poetry say |
ELLIPSIS |
| Out of the ordinary |
UNUSUAL |
| Outdoors, meal, perhaps |
ALFRESCO |
| Pointed stems of asparagus |
SPEARS |
| Provokes or stirs up |
INCITES |
| Public sale to the highest bidders |
AUCTION |
| Raise the price after agreeing a lower one |
GAZUMP |
| Standards to be aimed at |
IDEALS |
| Theatrical performer |
THESPIAN |
| They supply food for events |
CATERERS |
