| Large country house |
MANOR |
| Look like |
RESEMBLE |
| Noble, elevated |
LOFTY |
| One who chooses |
SELECTOR |
| Passport endorsement |
VISA |
| Renowned violin-making family |
AMATI |
| Santa’s laugh |
ho-ho |
| Take (eg, a warship) out of operation |
DECOMMISSION |
| Tall fern |
BRACKEN |
| Tried (E, not A) |
ESSAYED |
| Unintelligent, stupid |
empty-headed |
