| PLUME | A feather, especially one that is large or ornamental (5) |
| RACHIS | Main stem of a bird's feather, especially the part bearing the barbs (6) |
| ELVER | A young eel, especially one that is migrating up a stream (5) |
| RUCHE | A frill of lace or other material, especially one that is pleated (5) |
| STEED | Archaic word for a horse, especially one that is spirited or swift (5) |
| LEECH | An aquatic or terrestrial segmented worm, especially one that is bloodsucking (5) |
| STEER | Young castrated bull or male ox, especially one that is being reared for beef |
| ORIEL | Window that is large with gold on top (5) |
| CLIFF | A steep high rock face, especially one that runs along the seashore (5) |
| STEIN | Traditional or ornamental beer mug. often stoneware (5) |
| EXPLOIT | A notable deed or feat, especially one that is noble or heroic (7) |
| OSIER | This tree is large - that is right (5) |
| EPISTLE | A letter, especially one that is long, formal, or didactic. (7) |
| FIASCO | A complete failure, especially one that is ignominious or humiliating (6) |
| WHIM | A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unexpected (4) |
| AMPLE | Most of that sample is large enough (5) |
| RELIC | Memorial is large one occupying field (5) |
| SPANIEL | Bridge that is large for a dog that may be small (7) |
| SLAPUP | What expression describes a meal or celebration that is large and sumptuous? (4-2) |
| URCHIN | A young child, especially one that is mischievous and raggedly dressed (6) |
