Submissions

Clue: Traditional address to parrot
Answer: PRETTY POLLY
Clue: Topper
Answer: SILK HAT
Clue: It's easy (to eat)
Answer: PIECE OF CAKE
Clue: Practical joker
Answer: LEG PULLER
Clue: Victorian transport — mob has can (anag)
Answer: HANSOM CAB
Clue: Central mass — kernel
Answer: NUCLEUS
Clue: Dance during which one changes partners
Answer: EXCUSE ME
Clue: Read up — academic work
Answer: STUDY
Clue: Make a summoning sign
Answer: BECKON
Clue: Affliction — whip
Answer: SCOURGE