| TAKECHARGE | Assume control of half of those in 18 across from Rush (4,6) |
| CHESSPIECE | One of those in 18 across from The Board (5,5) |
| EMPLOYMENT | Secure the services of half of those at Casement - it's a nice bit of work if you can get it (10) |
| TAKEINHAND | Grasp you"ll assume control of (4,2,4) |
| ASSAILANTS | Attackers from Rush synonymous with The Hill (10) |
| AIRBRUSHED | Broadcast including bandleader from Rush and Altered Images (10) |
| BEYOND | Outside the range of half of those in 18 across (6) |
| STUD | Boss getting rid of half of those at the university? |
| BODYARMOUR | Soul mate writing in French romance produces cover up that's useful to those in 18 across (4,6) |
| TAKEOVER | Assume control of the receipts to go with six balls (4,4) |
| TAKETHEWHEEL | Assume control of a situation (4,3,5) |
| TAKECOVER | Assume control of 100 and seek shelter (4,5) |
| HIJACK | Assume control of greeting card (6) |
| DRYRUN | Initial test of type of wine from Rush (3,3) |
| EIGHTH | Half of half of half |
| ENDING | Climax of noise disruption of half of England |
| DUMP | In place for tipper, say, to get rid of half of a thick pudding (4) |
| RED | Color of half of a deck of cards |
| TAKESTHEWHEEL | Assumes control (of a car or situation) (5,3,5) |
| TAKESINHAND | Feels, when one assumes control of (5,2,4) |
