Tom's Tuesday Ten

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. "This new television is sleek," Tom said f-----.
-2. "I'm really into equestrian events," Tom said h-------.
-3. "It's just multiplication!", Tom a---- r---------.
-4. "Must I show again why this theorem is true?" asked Tom r----------.
-5. "No, I won't give you a note saying you're excused," said Tom u-----------.
-6. "My entire chart collection has been stolen!" said Tom x--------------.
-7. "I need to update my phone," Tom said s------.
-8. "I'm human again," Tom said d-------------.
-9. "I heard that the Amtrak derailed," Tom said d-----------.
-10. "The key to structural strength is extra lamination," Tom r------.

6. xerographically

2. hoarsely

10 - replied

... and away we go again!

9. distractedly

Yes, michele!

4. reprovingly.

Hi Rog.

Spot-on, Remi!

5. Uninvitingly

Bernie

3. added repeatedly

1. Flatly?

Bernie - close, but not my answer

Cue, Lex - cigars all round!

7. smartly

8. disenchantedly

Impressive, ladies!

5. unwaiveredly?

Near enuff, Joan (I had "unwaveringly")

That's what I thought, but I didn't think there
were enough dashes
You spell waiver...waver over there?

No, we're like you folks (for once ). We use and spell "waiver" meaning "to let off" or "to relinquish", and use and spell "unwaveringly" to mean "steadily", "without doubt or indecision" etc...

Ah, I thought of excuse note as a waiver. I acquiesce.