| PLEABARGAIN | Admit guilt on a lesser charge in return for a more lenient sentence (4-7) |
| PLEADTO | Accept, as a lesser charge in exchange for admitting guilt |
| ALLOT | Parcel out for a charge in return (5) |
| FEARLESS | On a lesser note, I remain undaunted |
| CONGRATULATIONS | An actor's guilt on skipping compliments |
| GLUTINOUS | Training guilt on us is tacky (9) |
| SANGRIA | Performed a tune in return for a punch in Barcelona (7) |
| REWARD | Deserts in return for a good or bad deed; or, a bounty offered for the capture or detection of a criminal (6) |
| COPSTO | Admits guilt for, as a lesser charge |
| BRANDYSNAP | Make a bloomer in return for a sweet and spicy snack (6,4) |
| TAXI | Any vehicle that carries one from A to B in return for a fare (4) |
| PLEDTO | Admitted guilt for, as a lesser charge |
| COPAPLEA | Admit fault for a lesser charge |
| AGIO | The percentage charged on exchanging a currency for a more valuable one (4) |
| BROWNIE | An industrious house elf, secretly carrying out domestic chores, like the benevolent Lob Lie-by-the-fire, who also secretly works at night, but in return for a bowl of cream; or, a blondie-like square |
| EGGNOG | Medal given by heartless king in return for a drink (6) |
| PAWNSHOP | Establishment where goods are deposited in return for a loan (8) |
| VENGEFUL | Seeking to harm others in return for a perceived injury (8) |
| PRELATE | A priest had to feel sympathy for a more senior cleric (7) |
| POSTGRADUATE | A student with a first degree who is pursuing studies for a more advanced qualification (12) |
