| A game cut short |
ABRIDGE |
| Better message initially lacking in US author |
CAPOTE |
| Bird bit around tropical fruit |
PARAKEET |
| Bird list includes duck |
ROOSTER |
| Change around religious text for monk, say? |
VOTARY |
| Constant fortune for guide |
PILOT |
| Design tie |
DRAW |
| Down-and-out's shelter oft unoccupied |
HAVENOT |
| Everything bagged by cleaner in large hall |
BALLROOM |
| Excellent bowl for fruitcake |
CRACKPOT |
| Funny turn in second gear |
SKIT |
| Hectic: man is busy describing physical science |
MECHANISTIC |
| Lively piece a favourite at children's parties |
BOUNCYCASTLE |
| Names in Minnesota misspelt |
NOMINATES |
