| SOAPSTONE | Soft rock consisting largely of talc (9) |
| TRACHYTE | Volcanic rock consisting largely of alkali feldspar (8) |
| GROUNDWATER | H2O beneath the surface of the soil, consisting largely of moisture that has seeped down from the surface: the source of springs and wells (6,5) |
| WAX | Viscous or solid material of natural origin consisting largely of esters of fatty acids (3) |
| LIMESTONE | A sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium carbonate (9) |
| RECIT | French literary term for a book's narrative, as opposed to its dialogue; the novel consisting largely of such an account; or, in music, a swell organ (5) |
| SCOTCHEGG | Snack made largely of sausage meat (6,3) |
| STEATITE | Soft compact rock composed mostly of talc, also known as soapstone and French chalk (8) |
| FRENCHCHALK | Variety of talc |
| STALACTITE | Sort of talc, one found in country's cave structure (10) |
| ALCATRAZ | Old can of talc Zara chucked all over the place |
| CURSORYPOWDER | Hasty, sloppy application of talc? |
| RECTANGLE | The sort of box in which to keep green talc (9) |
| ESCALATED | Talc eased condition that had intensified (9) |
| LUBRICANT | Rub talc in cracks - it aids smooth running (9) |
| CATLOVERS | Pet fans sprinkle talc over puss's tail (3,6) |
| COAL | Compact carbonaceous rock consisting of layers of partially decomposed vegetation (4) |
| DOLOMITE | Sedimentary rock consisting of a carbonate of calcium and magnesium (8) |
| POTTED | Product consisting largely, it seems, of minced leftovers from the abattoir, sent to feed soldiers i |
| BABYPOWER | "Attention, shoppers! Save 10 percent on nursery talc and get some ___. Your infant needs to be strong!" |
