| LOGGERHEAD | A2 had George Lucas initially confused (10) |
| LUCAS | For "Star Wars", had George a bit of luck with some casting? (5) |
| NIKITA | 1985 Elton John song which had George Michael on backing vocals (6) |
| AMANUENSIS | Assembly Member initially confused us with insane dictator's collaborator, perhaps |
| MAILEDFIST | Folded film initially confused military force |
| LIGHTOPERA | I got Lehar piece initially confused with a work by Romberg, perhaps |
| TRAFFICCOP | Officer who could get car crime initially confused with tip-off? (7,3) |
| HARDBOILED | A2: "Couple of ___ types, eh?" A1: "Don't get cute." |
| HYPOTENUSE | Line segment whose length is "c," in a2 + b2 = c2 |
| RHETORICAL | Response initially confused a clothier not expecting an answer? (10) |
| MADHATTER | Irrational character got stuff initially confused (3,6) |
| MAHOUTS | Jumbos we can handle, mainly - acrostics initially confused us tho' |
| UNSADDLED | Thrown, a French steeplechaser initially confused |
| SENDPACKING | Dismiss or, initially confused, await dismissal |
| HILVERSUM | Metallic noise initially confused Dutch radio station |
| ARCHERS | Scare Robin Hood initially, confused his bowmen (7) |
| LICKSPITTLE | Hanger-on goes for wee, initially confused |
| COMMEND | Praise initially confused with honour by soldiers on the day (7) |
| FOG | Flock of geese initially confused by this? (3) |
| GRENADINE | Red liquid and green ink initially confused (9) |
