Puzzle 7

Guardian of a cat or dog, say.

Relating to a compass point between east and west.

Corner command on a Monopoly board.

Little choppers.

Nail __, levered device for snipping talons.

Alternative, ecological energy sources.

Small shot of strong coffee.

Measures taken to guard against attack or theft.

Period of 365 days starting after this December ends.

Clenched celebration exhibited by sportspeople.

Cash __, machine on a counter, for taking money.