Cryptic Crossword Clues

[Barnard]

After having another think, the answer could be AVO being short for Avocado Toast. I’ve only just thought of Smashed Avocado.

[Morgan Jones]

You’ve got it, Barnard!

Scrambled eggs - ova scrambled is avo, short for avocado, often “smashed” and served on toast.
Yummy, but I’ve got to be in the mood for it!

[Barnard]

In favour of fish for Lawrence of Arabia. That’s lucky. (9)

[Bertie]

Is that fortunate?
In favour of - for
Fish - Tuna
Lawrence of Arabia's initials were TE
And the while think - fortunate - means lucky.

[Barnard]

Yes. That’s it, Bertie.

[Barnard]

I’m not sure if this is a good clue or not.

Type of leather which oscillated soundly. (5)

[Courtenay]

SUEDE. A type of leather that sounds like "swayed".

[Barnard]

Yes, that’s right, Courtenay.

[Courtenay]

Thanks, Barnard. I'm happy for anyone else to go ahead and post another clue.

[Barnard]

This is a pretty easy one.

Mother and dead dog. (7)

[Courtenay]

MASTIFF — "Ma" (mother) + "stiff" (dead) = dog.

[Barnard]

You’re on the ball today, Courtenay.
I’ll try to think of one that is a bit more testing.

[Barnard]

Nobleman with an honour which may be seen dangling. (7)

[Boatbuilder]

Could it be 'Earlobe'?

Nobleman could be an Earl + the honour OBE and an earlobe dangles.

[Barnard]

You’re right, John.
Your turn, if you have a clue.