It may be a bit challenging, and I hope it will be fun to play. Enjoy!
(these are like wordies)

-1.*C*A*S*T* (2 words (or 3 without hypen))

-2.cak*e*. 3 p---- of c---

-.art*ich*oke art*ich*oke. 2

-4.I E C except

-5.****/////// 4ever. 4

-6.O2H. 1

-7.time time *time* = charm. 5

-8.s__________h_________o_________t. 2

9.AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10AKQJ10. 2 s------t l---

-10.sea_________ son. 2

Good early morning, Curly

7. third time is the charm

Hi Jema. Good one.

6. backwater?

Good one Jill.

9. deuces wild Morning Curly

5. stars and stripes forever

Try again Cue. Good one Joan.

4: I before E except after C

1. all star cast

8. long shot?

Morning curly

Good ones. Close enough Flo, I have star studded cast.

10. open season

Thanks mxm.

3. artichoke hearts

Good one Sondi.

2. Piece of cake?

Bernie

Good one.

9. straight line

Thanks Joan.