| MINIMUM | A short dress mother, to say the least |
| MINIMA | A short dress. mother, to say the least! (6) |
| LITOTES | Contents of a pack including drink - that's ironic, to say the least! (7) |
| DOOMERS | Pessimists about the future, to say the least |
| PARTNER | Mate in business with some op art, nerve racking to say the least (7) |
| ALLOVER | Taking care of, to say the least |
| MINICAB | Transport for a small charge or a short dress? (4,3) |
| GALLS | Rubs the wrong way, to say the least |
| BYALONGWAY | Times analogy failing to comprehend point, to say the least (2,1,4,3) |
| ANAL | Detail-oriented, to say the least |
| SHACK | Fixer-upper, to say the least |
| HIGHSEAS | Boat rocker, to say the least |
| HANDSOME | Generous husband, to say the least |
| TALES | They're just stories to say the least (5) |
| OLE | "Hot Hot Hot" start, to say the least |
| GAGA | Enthusiastic, to say the least |
| EMOTED | Didn't hide one's feelings, to say the least |
| DIRTCHEAP | Affordable, to say the least |
| BRONCO | Bouncy ride, to say the least |
| SLOB | Disorganized sort, to say the least |