| AGAIN | A win -not for the first time (5) |
| RECON | An American's observation of cheat, not for the first time (5) |
| RERUN | Concerned with split in stage, not for the first time |
| RETRO | In style, not for the first time |
| COMPETENT | Try to win, not extremely qualified (9) |
| NIAGARA | Coming from behind, Gunners win (not with style!) away banker (7) |
| LOSE | Fail to win not so tight ODIs, initially getting out (4) |
| INVIEW | Compete during unlikely win, not far off (2,4) |
| UPSETS | Wins not anticipated |
| REELECT | Mark with a cross but not for the first time (2-5) |
| ONCEAGAIN | Regarding church and a profit, not for the first time (4,5) |
| TRYAGAIN | Not for the first time, attempt to make a profit (3,5) |
| SECONDHONEYMOON | Not for the first time it's a period of harmony after the match (6,9) |
| RELIGHT | Strike a match, but not for the first time |
| RETAILED | Sold, like the party donkey (not for the first time!) |
| ONCE | & 25. Ocean battered land not for the first time (4,5) |
| REORDER | Ask for more but not for the first time (7) |
| AGAINSTTHERULES | Not for the first time, affected strut with heels is not acceptable |
| REPAPERED | Covered the wall, but not for the first time (9) |
| AGAINST | Not for the first time a devout man is in opposition (7) |
