all answers are either animals / reptiles birds or fish
1 its other name is a mixed up colt revolver 10 letters
2 not an insect but but fleeing to gretna green 8 letters
3 flying naval escort vessel 7 4 letters
4 cornish peninsula 6 letters
5feline dancer 7 letters
6wriggler laid on the floor 6 5 letters
7irish isle colour wood reptile 7 5 4 3 letters
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thank you to tommo333 / mazie / emeritus / quinnie / vakayu / bibblebub and bookbinder for all your very kind hel withh this quiz you all make the answers look so easy wish i was as clever