solid block of wax with embedded wick

CANDLE
WordClue
ASHThe solid remains of a fire
ICEwater frozen into the solid state
LOAFblock of bread after baking
OMANcountry with Muscat
RINGsolid object in the shape of a circle
FIGHTwith pillow or knife
GUARDin prison or with honor
NIGERcountry with Niamey
PLONKThe sound of something solid landing
STATEsolid or totalitarian
NORWAYcountry with Oslo
POLISHwax
CURTAINcloth used to block out light
NIGERIAcountry with Abuja
PHYSICSquantum or solid-state
FOOTHOLDsolid grip with the feet
OBSTACLEstumbling-block, snag
PAKISTANcountry with Islamabad
PARAGUAYcountry with Asunción
MARGARINEsemi-solid emulsion
ANXIETYsolicitude, apprehension
FOOTHOLDsolid grip with the feet