| BYTHEWAY | Horse possesses chromosome for muscular strength - in the words of old writer, incidentally (2,3,3) |
| GENE | Part of a chromosome for Mr Kelly |
| ENOPHILE | In the words of Basil Fawlty, one who “appreciates the boudoir of the grape” (US spelling) |
| INKSTAND | Headless jink in the football stadium is for the benefit of old writer (8) |
| MEGAFLOP | Measure in computer language left smoke, in the words of Keats, to rise (8) |
| FRITTATA | "Italy's version of an open-face omelette", in the words of Delia Smith |
| ARCHAISM | Words of old chief end when son cuts in (8) |
| AMPERAGE | Current strength in the morning for every period of time (8) |
| LATINIST | Specialist in the words of ancient Rome (8) |
| PRESSUPS | Exercises for developing strength in the arms and shoulders (5-3) |
| OPENEDUP | Talked over problem of old writer joining English party up north (6,2) |
| OPENNESS | Transparency of old writer never even beginning to close his thoughts (8) |
| ENFORCED | Made for strength in the end (8) |
| LIBRETTI | Left one with bitter exchange in the words used on stage (8) |
| AIRPOWER | Military strength in the sky |
| HEATLAMP | Treatment for muscular pain, maybe |
| PHYSIQUE | Equip shy jockeys for muscular development (8) |
| OVETT | In the words of Steve ..., 'Any idiot can become an Olympic champion provided that they have a lot of luck, work hard and cross the finish line first in the final' |
| HESTIFLESHER | In 5.11, Othello has arrived in Desdemona's bedchamber to kill her for her perceived infidelity with Cassio. Desdemona denies all his accusations. What does Othello do next, in the words of the stage |
| WARMEMOIRS | General recollections in the words of a number of people who witnessed the fight (3,7) |
