Gone brain dead need some help with these. 1. Initially strange object plucked clear. (5 letters) 2. Cid men directed to a disagreement. (7 letters). 3. See former pupil yearn to get in shape. (6 letters). 4. Join two personal weapons with ferocity. (5,3,4 letters). 5. Fish initially by a stream. (5 letters). 6. College head has me to belittle.(6 letters). 7. Weapon is a setback to a smoker. (8 letters). 8. Leave to take a short holiday at Elgin initially. (6 letters). thanks in advance for any help. cheers guys.