| JUSTWATCHME | "I'm doing this no matter what..." (and a hint to assembling pieces of 17-, 29-, 35- and 43-Across) |
| ATANYRATE | Whatever happens, they'll supply this, no matter what price they get? |
| STAKEMONEY | Key means to assembling gambling fund |
| SOUNDSFISHY | "Seems suspicious" ... and a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 29-, 35-, and 42-Across |
| LEMONWEDGE | Garnish for a glass of water, or a literal feature of 17-, 29-, 35- and 42-Across |
| HAVERING | I can't decide if I'm doing this London borough (8) |
| JIGSAW | A type of puzzle enjoyed by a dissectologist; a mystery solved by assembling pieces of information; or, a power tool with a reciprocating blade for cutting intricate shapes (6) |
| ALLEYESONME | "Pay close attention to what I'm doing," and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme |
| MIDDLENAME | What 50-Across is ... or a clue to 17-, 29-, 35- and 45-Across |
| GETSTHEOK | Receives a go-ahead and a hint to what's hidden in 16-, 29-, 35- and 46-Across |
| TRYANDSTOPME | "I'm doing it no matter what!" (... letters 2 to 5) |
| IHADTODO | "Regrets, I've had a few; But then again too few to mention; I did what ...; And saw it through with |
| UNIONS | Henry Ford hated what and was determined to keep them out of his car plants? (6) |
| PINK | US singer whose hits include Just Like A Pill, So What and Just Give Me A Reason (4) |
| NASEEM | This No. 10's two sixes of the last over helped Pakistan cross the line against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. (6) |
| FISHTAILS | Skids, as a car's rear end, and a common feature of 17-, 23-, 35-, and 43-Across |
| SILENTPARTNER | Behind-the-scenes money source ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 35- and 43-Across |
| SHREDS | Uses a need this-no-more office paper machine |
| LITTER | Collection of kittens will need this, no doubt (6) |
| SHINTO | It's a religion this, no messing about! (6) |