| HEROISM | Acts of bravery making him sore (7) |
| COWARDICE | Lack of bravery making bully order a cider (9) |
| HEROICS | Acts of bravery and valour (7) |
| TARDIER | Engineer tarried, making him further behind schedule (7) |
| SAMURAI | My American uncle? You are a one making him out to be a warrior! (7) |
| CHUTNEY | Relish smoker, making him a little shelter |
| MAGENTA | Mum cuddles a man - making him go this colour |
| BRAVADO | Boastful show of bravery (7) |
| HEROINE | Woman of bravery |
| DEEDS | Acts of bravery |
| DERRINGDO | Duke ordering rash acts of bravery |
| DEED | Act of bravery |
| POITIER | Despite his outstanding performances in 1967's To Sir, with Love, In the Heat of the Night and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, making him the top box office draw of the year, who did not receive an Osca |
| HOOLIGANISM | Trait of yobbo making him, in gaol, so abominable |
| THENIGHTMANAGER | BBC drama making him threaten gang (3,5,7) |
| DICKVAN | With 6-Across: legendary 98-year-old actor who won a Daytime Emmy for Peacock's "Days of Our Lives" on Friday, making him the oldest Daytime Emmy winner in history |
| GARTHBROOKS | The Library of Congress announced Oct. 2 that this singer will be awarded the 2020 Gershwin Prize, making him the youngest songwriter yet to win it |
| ORACLE | Co-founder of the company Larry Ellison saw a $26 billion surge in net worth after a stock rally in June 2024, making him the world's second-richest person. (6) |
| NINETYNINE | Age of Sir David, making him the oldest person ever to win an Emmy |
| ADHOMINEM | Directed at particular person, making him mad with one, perhaps |
