Charades
Uh-uh, not the parlour game, but the same principle, where STRATAGEM can be broken into STRATA plus GEM. Keep that kind of stratagem to hand when dealing with these seven gems.
1) A street light on the wrong road? (6) A _ _ _ A _
2) No longer keen on film sequel (8) O _ _ _ _ _ O _
3) Love to be a songwriter, but not doing covers (4,3) _ _ E _ / _ I _
4) Hit man when given cheek at home (8) A _ _ _ S _ _ _
5) Show off fine stomach (10) G _ _ _ _ _ T _ N _
6) Races after party for presents (9) _ O _ A _ _ _ _ S
7) Why Saatchi left Saatchi alone? (6) _ _ _ I _ T
LAST BATCH ANSWER: 1) Sway 2) Stretch 3) Toaster 4) Panama 5) Defect 6) Morsel 7) High fidelity