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

1. Unoiled robot's problem
2. Embarrassed parrot's cry
3. Lottery winner's reaction
4. Sudden storm in Hunan
5. Chaucer's version of Mr. Magoo
6. Get rid of doubts and hard feelings
7. Extra English gentleman and landowner

Answer:

1. Squeak in the  knees
2. Squawk of shame
3. Squeal of fortune
4. Great Squall of China
5. The Squinter's Tale
6. Clear the square
7. Spare squire

Credit: LA Times Crossword 
January 6, 2013
Julian Lim
'SCUSE ME (#1-5)