The answers to the following clues will have something in common.

1. A model, example, or pattern

2. Large and impressive, as an undertaking

3. The "I" in ROY G BIV

4. Poverty-stricken

5. Go off the subject

6. Wunderkind in math or music

7. Native to a place

8. Type of sweater

9. Genealogical record

10. Feeling anger or resentment at being treated

unfairly or disrespectfully

Answers:

1. PARADIGM

2. PRODIGIOUS

3. INDIGO

4. INDIGENT

5. DIGRESS

6. PRODIGY

7. INDIGENOUS

8. CARDIGAN

9. PEDIGREE

10. INDIGNANT

Each answer contains the word DIG.