Potpourri 12

Explanation for Potpourri 11

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E5.Check following snake that's seen on road(7)

Check = halt

Snake = asp

Halt following asp gives us asphalt which is seen on road.

F5.Where one recalls written message nearly destroyed(6,4)

Written message = memo

Destroyed is an anagram indicator and applies to nearly.

So we have memo rylane.

Memory lane = where one recalls

G5. Reported policeman lacking in spirit(7)

Reported is a homonym indicator.

Policeman = inspector

Inspector lacking in = spector

Spector sounds like spectre which is spirit.

H5. Popular graduate in court damaged hospital equipment (9) _ _ _ U _ _ _ _ R

I5. Criminal finally makes drop after a month (4-6) _ A_ _ _ L _ _ _ _

J5. In football, the ref is alert (3,5) _ _ _ T _ _ _ _

Jay