| Look thoroughly at |
SURVEY |
| Metallic element |
OSMIUM |
| Not figurative |
LITERAL |
| Of greater age (O, not E) |
OLDER |
| Open assertion |
AVOWAL |
| Outline of a film or novel |
SCENARIO |
| Period of time in history |
EPOCH |
| Severely reprimand |
CHASTISE |
| So as to surprise |
UNAWARES |
| Songbird; escapade |
LARK |
| Strong financial pressure |
SQUEEZE |
| Throat gland |
TONSIL |
| Toxic alcohol |
METHANOL |
| Vacated; political wing |
LEFT |
