| ''A . . . . . . in time saves nine'' |
STITCH |
| A male swan |
COB |
| A pick-me-up drink, nice with gin |
TONIC |
| A sweet orange-flavoured liqueur for cautioner |
COINTREAU |
| Be in legal possession of |
OWN |
| Become white or pale, maybe with fright |
BLANCH |
| Chilly perspiration brought on by fear |
COLDSWEAT |
| City of Romeo and Juliet near Averno |
VERONA |
| Comfort or reassurance |
SOLACE |
| Common device for reflection |
MIRROR |
| Concealed in orchids |
HID |
| Court case to glitter and sparkle |
CORUSCATE |
| Dog-like animal with howl like laughter |
HYENA |
| Edible bivalve mollusc, sticks to rocks |
MUSSEL |
| Exactly the same words for brave Tim |
VERBATIM |
| Feeling of tenderness and pity for sufferer |
SYMPATHY |
| In Gaelic legend, the children of . . . turned into swans |
LIR |
| Injury to neck caused by sudden jerk, as in car crash |
WHIPLASH |