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

1. Intuitive good judgement
2. Awkward gift
3. High interest job
4. Shirk responsibility
5. Treacherous and conniving person
6. Affectionate marine mammal
7. One who has wandered off
8. Las Vegas high roller
9. Crying for effect
10. Miser

Answers:

1. Horse sense
2. White elephant
3. Loan shark
4. Weasel out
5. Snake in the grass
6. Seal with a kiss
7. Lost sheep
8. Whale
9. Crocodile tears
10. Cheapskate

Credit: NY Times Crossword - May 13, 1990
Stanley Glass
BESTIARY  (#1-4)