Each answer is a single word with the letters A, B & C within it, in that order, Note, the word doesnt necessarily start with A - The number of letters is given.
| 1 | Sharp or forthright style of speaking (7) Acerbic |
| 2 | Kidnap (6) Abduct |
| 3 | A type of horse-drawn vehicle or early motor coach (9) Charabanc |
| 4 | To escape from custody or avoid arrest (7) Abscond |
| 5 | Magic word (11) Abracadabra |
| 6 | Madras, chenille or organza (6) Fabric |
| 7 | A simple device for calculating (6) Abacus |
| 8 | Food product manufacturer whose products include Chips Ahoy!, Belvita, Oreos, Ritz Crackers and Teddy Grahams (7) Nabisco |
| 9 | A language spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa (6) Arabic |
| 10 | Type of exercise taken to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system (7) Aerobic |