Cryptic Clues

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These have all been created by a variety of well-known constructors. There may be one or two that we might question, but they're still fun. Please explain all answers.

-1. Swift-flying bird and small flounder (7)
-2. Polaris endlessly circles above the horizon (5)
-3. They're sometimes drawn holding up a sacred flower (5)
-4. Alarmed, I considered ringing physician (5)
-5. Nearly unconscious after a battle at the front (5)
-6. Lobby for housing industry statute, ultimately (5)
-7. Heading away from home turf (5)
-8. Particularly at home, enters without saying a word (8)
-9. Theatrical presentation of Iron Circle (8)
-10. Fool born in New York (5)

10. Ninny = fool - n(nee/born) in N(ew) Y(ork).

Good one, Lex!

6. foyer
ultimate of industry, statute is y, e in 'for'
fo(ye)r

3. They're sometimes drawn holding up a sacred flower (5)

lotus

They're sometimes drawn = lots
holding - container ind
up = u
a sacred flower = lot(u)s

Two good solves!

1. Swift-flying bird and small flounder (7)

Swift-flying bird = Swallow (dir)
small = S
flounder <`}}}}}>< = wallow

How do you always find the fish?

9. of/fe/ring

Yes!

5. about

unconscious=out
a battle= a b
nearly=direct

Good one!

4. Alarmed, I considered ringing physician (5)

medic

physician = medic (hidden word)

You found it!

2. risen (inspired by #4)

hidden word

8. Particularly at home, enters without saying a word (8)

M in(at home) UTELY ; mutely = without saying a word

What a nice crypt!

Both correct!

Glad you like it, Denis.

7. Heading away from home turf (5)

turf = earth (direct)
hearth (home) -h (heading away from) = earth

Good solve, Jema!