Submissions

Clue: Backing an ancient empire, like King Herod
Answer: PROROMAN
Clue: Bucephalus, for one
Answer: HORSE
Clue: February Hollywood speculation
Answer: OSCARBUZZ
Clue: Feeling of sickness
Answer: NAUSEA
Clue: Legume polisher?
Answer: PEANUTBUFFER
Clue: Rwandan capital
Answer: KIGALI
Clue: Royal title
Answer: DUCHESS
Clue: Twisted balloon shape, often
Answer: ANIMAL
Clue: Closer
Answer: LATCH
Clue: Place for a sneaky ace
Answer: SLEEVE