| Beginning of anything |
EMBRYO |
| Blockage, hindrance |
OBSTACLE |
| Bodily catalyst |
ENZYME |
| Clean (feathers) |
PREEN |
| Commander's characteristic |
LEADERSHIP |
| Cook; young fish |
FRY |
| Dessert course |
PUDDING |
| Excitability and frivolity |
GIDDINESS |
| Fall |
DROP |
| Gather; collect gradually |
GLEAN |
| Great learning |
ERUDITION |
| Group of seven |
SEPTET |
| Have discussions |
CONFER |