| Preserved the best - left ends, oddly |
PICKLED |
| Pushes gently for pressure guns in America |
PRODS |
| Rumour of a big cat in Russian forest |
TAIGA |
| Slow student having a right turn! |
LARGO |
| Strange events mean phone is out of order |
PHENOMENA |
| Take the lead role, with evidence of promotion, but flag |
STARSANDSTRIPES |
| Terrible row with aged lady |
DOWAGER |
| Time Irish language head acquired brevity! |
TERSENESS |
| Upsets philosophy within 72 hours! |
DISMAYS |
| Uses an iron and creates records |
PRESSES |
| Voting? A way to get rid of the crown |
POLLARD |
| Walk stiffly, having tripped over it! |
STUMP |
| What is it, you're winning, aren't you? |
LEADINGQUESTION |
| When, for example, to test |
ASSAY |