| BOTCHER | ... and did one spoil the action, at some stage? (7) |
| KILLJOY | One spoils the pleasure of others (7) |
| LEGITIMATE | ... and did one get an item, on line, arranged according to the law (10) |
| PLATTER | Was a large dish left in by fast-talking types, at some stage? (7) |
| REFRESHONESMEMORY | Take prompt action at some stage? (7,4,6) |
| BRUSHED | Dash into bed and did one's hair (7) |
| ATROPHY | Shrink one spoils (7) |
| SCENARIO | Rose can take one to organise a plan of action, at some stage (8) |
| REHEARSE | Tries again to get ready for action, at some stage (8) |
| SETTHESCENE | Prepare for action, at some stage, by giving background information (3,3,5) |
| PUTONANACT | Pretend to take action, at some stage (3,2,2,3) |
| OPENERS | Cover removers in action at the start of the cricket match (7) |
| OPENCAST | Did excavation start with some players, at some stage? (4-4) |
| RANGE | The distance one managed, at some stage? (5) |
| DOWNBOW | Sad action at the end of a concert that's done by violinist? (7) |
| AUCTION | You take action at the sale (7) |
| STRIKES | Union action at the bowling alleys (7) |
| ACUTE | Keen for a piece of the action at the end of June (5) |
| IPHONE | Device used with the actions at the ends of the starred answers |
| TADPOLE | Has not been kissed by a prince at some stage? (7) |
