1. speak in favor of (9 letters) =RECOMMEND
2. water vessel (6 letters) =BUCKET
3. jersey (8 letters) =SHIRT
4. spot between eyes and scalp (8 letters) =FOREHEAD
5. printing error (4 letters) =TYPO
6. musical based on Dickens (6 letters) =OLIVER
7. short stay (5 letters) =VISIT