Think of an animal whose name satisfies the clue. Wordplay is fair play. For example, the clue "Not telling the truth" could be answered by "Lion"- as in "lyin'." (#4 is a plural.)

1. Chatter incessantly

2. More strange

3. Blowin'

4. Elevate 

5. Minor parish official

6. Internet scam word

7. To couple it 

 

Answers:

 

1. Yak

2. Otter (odder)

3. Puffin

4. Rays

5. Beetle (beadle)

6. Fish (phish)

7. Parrot (pair it)  

 

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