COME TO THE WORD ZOO VI

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

The answer to each clue is or contains the name of an animal. Wordplay is fair play.

 

1. Pitcher

2. Pointed beard 

3. Shrink with fear

4. Reckless pedestrian

5. One who takes the blame

6. Material used for wickerwork

7. Rickety, in a state of severe disrepair

8. A frame that supports wood for sawing

9. Person who preys on the misfortune of others

10. Its name begins with a legal term for a wrongful act.

 

Answers:

 

1. Ewer

2. Goatee

3. Quail

4. Jaywalker

5. Scapegoat

6. Rattan

7. Ramshackle

8. Sawhorse

9. Vulture

10. Tortoise