| FIFTIETH | Big birthday present not opened - nabbed by nasty thief |
| CHRISTMASBOX | Fight follows big birthday present under tree? (9,3) |
| AWAY | Not present, not at home (4) |
| NOWONDER | Present, not past, primarily to consider - it's not surprising (2,6) |
| BARRY | & 69A Singing songwriting superstar, celebrating a big birthday this week! (pictured) (5,7) |
| HUGH | ___ Grant, actor celebrating a big birthday on 9 September (pictured bottom) (4) |
| FORTIETH | Big birthday draw wears on (8) |
| SEVENTIETH | The event is a big birthday (10) |
| WEIGHTY | Important, wife reaching big birthday (7) |
| NINETIETH | Finally down, wearing the tie, dressed for big birthday? |
| PYRRHIC | Photo, including unopened Christmas present, not worth the candle (7) |
| NOWHERE | At present not there nor anywhere else |
| IRRITABLE | One bishop I formally present, not very polite |
| UNOWNED | Posh bloke outside at present - not admitted |
| STOCKINGFILLER | Small present, not traditionally placed under the tree |
| EVENNOW | Smooth present, not just then (4,3) |
| NOW | Present not offering wearer initials (3) |
| STAG | Present not finished for party? (4) |
| USHERETTE | We who are present not drinking, having no success with wine guide |
| GIFTHORSE | Showing amazing foresight, a present not to be criticised |
