All answers begin with AR.

-1. AR + A male descendant = The crime of intentionally setting fire to property.

-2. AR + To attempt to equal or surpass = Accomplishment of an objective. 7 letters

-3. AR + A line of seats in a cinema or theatre = A mark to indicate a direction or relation.

-4. AR + Clever and skilful; capable = Fit for cultivation, as by plowing. 6

-5. AR + A place equipped for practice in shooting at targets = To make preparations.

6. AR + A concavity in a surface produced by pressing = Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning. 6

-7. AR + To rise on the hind legs, as a horse = That which is behind in payment, or which remains unpaid. 6

-8. AR + A man of refinement = Heraldry; The metal silver, represented by the colour white. 6

-9. AR + A shrub or climbing plant with prickly stems and fragrant flowers = To drench; to besprinkle or to moisten. 6

-10. AR + To be at peace or ease; be tranquil = The act of detaining in legal custody. 6

1. arson

Hi curly

Thanks ob. Hi to you too.

3. Arrow - Hi Curly, have a great weekend

Bernie

Merci Bernie.

10. arrest

2. arrival

4 - arable

Thanks all.

8. argent

5. arrange

9. arrose

Gracias.

7. arrear

Thanks Marian.

6. ARdent

Hi Remi ... have a great weekend

Hi Dan, thanks.