| Nobleman |
DUKE |
| North African country |
EGYPT |
| Put into code |
ENCIPHER |
| Self-inflicted loss |
own goal |
| Sheath round a stem |
OCREA |
| Solemn assurance |
PROMISE |
| Sophia —, actress |
LOREN |
| Spreaders of suspect news |
rumour-mongers |
| Strong rush of wind |
GUST |
| Sturdy breed; proctor's assistant |
BULLDOG |
| Sudden loud noise |
BANG |
| Two-legged creature |
BIPED |
| Upbringing, education |
NURTURE |
