| BOREHOLE | A narrow shaft made in the ground, especially to locate oil or water (8) |
| BORE | A hole or tunnel in the ground, especially one drilled in search of minerals or oil (4) |
| POLOMAET | Piece of sporting equipment with a shaft made of cane |
| BURROWS | Long, narrow trenches made in the ground by a plough (7) |
| SLIVERMINE | Narrow shaft in a mountain? |
| ARROW | No non-starter in narrow shaft (5) |
| BOREHOLES | Deep, narrow shafts sunk for water supply (9) |
| TIGHTMINE | *Location of extremely narrow shafts? |
| PIGMENTS | Powders mixed with oil or water to create paints; dyes or inks generally; or, carotenoids, chlorophylls or other colours in animal or plant cells (8) |
| PALISADE | Strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground, especially as a defensive barrier (8) |
| PIPELINE | A system of tubing for conveyance of gas, oil or water; or, any continuous channel by which information is transmitted or goods supplied (8) |
| WELL | An excavation giving access to oil or water; a natural mineral spring; a nautical cockpit; a lift-shaft; or, an inkpot housed in a hole in a desk (4) |
| NEOPHYTE | What word applies to a new convert, especially to a religious faith? (8) |
| DRYROAST | Prepare without oil or water |
| DONATION | The act of giving, especially to a charity (8) |
| ABSCONDS | Runs away secretly, especially to avoid prosecution or punishment (8) |
| BACKCHAT | Impertinent responses, especially to a superior (8) |
| DEEDPOLL | A legally binding declaration used especially to change one's name (4,4) |
| DEWCLAW | Rudimentary inner toe or hallux set too high to reach the ground, especially on a dog's leg (7) |
| HERMIONE | Potter's mate hire men, especially to hold wheel? |
