| Indicate choice in an election |
VOTE |
| Knives fixed to rifles |
BAYONETS |
| Late Late or Graham Norton's, say |
CHATSHOW |
| Measure it from top to bottom |
HEIGHT |
| Oblivious to |
UNAWARE |
| Of sight and seeing |
VISUAL |
| Of writing with artistic merit |
LITERARY |
| On a ship, plane or train |
ABOARD |
| One from the Middle East, say |
ARAB |
| Passionate, fervent |
ARDENT |
| Polynesian island |
TAHITI |
| Protective covering around animal eggs |
COCOON |
| Raw vegetables served with a dip |
CRUDITES |
| Reluctant to draw attention to oneself |
RETIRING |
| Sequoia trees |
REDWOODS |
| Shields from danger |
PROTECTS |