| 5, say, (note numerical list) with northern mate could be a squash |
VEGETABLEMARROW |
| Bacon used rashly by minister |
SUBDEACON |
| Brilliant that Louise is accepted by Greek island league |
COLOURFUL |
| Caught us holding returning sailor's weapon |
CUTLASS |
| Dog with greedy guts first in queue |
PIGTAIL |
| Doleful man endlessly mixed compost ingredient |
LEAFMOULD |
| Get dressed, but keep it secret |
COVERUP |
| Get out-of-the-way gimmick |
DODGE |
| Girl I got out of bed about |
ROSIE |
| Hideous, headless Greek character about to be carved |
GLYPHIC |
| Infection in deep waters to croak about |
DISEASE |
| It's socially acceptable to poke about, but cocky |
PROUD |
| Jam or pickle? The situation is fraught |
HORNSOFADILEMMA |
| John, in short, grabbing points for conjecture |
GUESS |