| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| POISONOUS tree | YEW |
| Portable light | TORCH |
| vast asian desert | GOBI |
| Inferior liquor | HOOCH |
| Chilled | CALM |
| shaped like s | ESS |
| underworld | DIS |
| crest hairs | MANES |
| light informal conversation for social occasions | GOSSIP |
| light informal conversation usually about other people s business | GOSSIP |