Cryptic Crosswords 10 - Take Some letters!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. First letters from my aunt in New England state Answer: (5 letters)

2. Offering a little more security originally. Answer: (4 letters)

3. Initially returning owls only seek their perch Answer: (5 letters)

4. Precious metal found at the end of long hydro tunnel underground. Answer: (4 letters)

5. First experiences are stimulating yet simple Answer: (4 letters)

6. Capitals of Romania, Oman, Malta, Ethiopia and the capital of Italy Answer: (4 letters)

7. Sometimes the alternate letters of one or two consecutive words spell the answer. Look for indicators 'alternate, odd and even'. Now do this one French road alternate route Answer: (3 letters)

8. Every other scourge painful Answer: (4 letters)

9. Chew odd brittle Answer: (4 letters)

10. Even groomsmen have a flower Answer: (4 letters)