1-Dish of diced pineapple, peaches, pear, etc FRUIT / *O*K***L 2-Proposed explanation *Y***H*S*S 3-Takes avoiding action **D*S*E*S 4-Small French cafe E*T*M*N*T 5-Ox with swept back horns B*F*A** 6-Extremist A*T** 7-A decorative clasp attached to a series of chains ***T*L*I*E 8-Garland or metal band worn around the head C*A*L*T 9-Raw mist off the North sea **A*