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

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-1. "I've taken over the government by force" Tom c----.
-2. "It's just possible I may be able to trim the shrubs," Tom h-----
-3. "I love the novels of D. H. Lawrence," said the l--- --------
-4. "My stereo's half-fixed," said Tom m-----------.
-5. "I haven't developed my photographs yet," said Tom n---------
-6. "I broke the tip of my pencil," Tom said p----------
-7. "I think I have an itch," Tom said r-----
-8. "I can see it again!" Tom r------
-9. "I think I forgot to put on my deodorant," Tom said u-------
-10. "Some you lose," said Tom w--------