More Tom Swifties.(For example "I'll have a martini," said Tom, drily.) As ever, grovelling apologies for any re-runs

Some of these are very clever and quite tough, so being all heart, I've given you first letter and length as a starter ·

-1. “Don't call me odd,” said Tom e-----.
-2. “This guy is a charlatan,” Tom q------.
-3. "It's not a candy mint, it's a breath mint," Tom a-------.
-4. "I'm going to get a hair transplant," said Tom b-----.
-5. "There isn't enough food to go around," said Tom r---------.
-6. "Have a go with this boomerang," said Tom t---------.
-7. "Have some orange squash," said Tom, c--------.
-8. "I think I hit a bum note," Tom s------ o--.
-9. "Chocolate for everyone until you can eat no more," said Tom b----------.
-10. “This is what happens when you mix an acid and a base,” Tom said n--------.

1. evenly

3. asserted

Hi Rog. Another nice signature line.

Good ones, both!

Thanks, Remi

8 - sounded off

2. quacked

niteowl, Michele - good calls!

10. neutrally

4. baldly

Bob, Marian -

5. rationally

9. bountifully

Yes and yes!

6. triflingly

7. crookedly?

7. how about cordially?

I'm sure this is a British thing.

Cheryl, I found out there is a crookneck squash that is
orange, thus my answer. But, I must say, you are usually
correct

6. tauntingly

Sorry, folks - Cheryl sweeps the board!

Guess it must be British if you guys don't know it...

I didn't see that Cheryl already answered that one. If I'd known, I wouldn't have given it a shot. She's a cunning one!