| LEFTWINGER | But he could be backward politically and no Socialist in sport (4-6) |
| FIREMAN | But he could be an engine driver! |
| GOESRED | Moves to the left politically and blushes (4,3) |
| RIGHTOFCENTER | Somewhat conservative, politically ... and where the first word of 17-, 31-, 43- and 60-Across can literally be found |
| STALINISTS | Sit-ins - last resort of socialists in Russia? (10) |
| THROWER | He may be banned from the cricket field but he could succeed in field events (7) |
| BEHIND | No socialist following, but everyone's with us? (6,4,6) |
| NOBODY | No socialist following, but everyone's with us? (6,4,6) |
| LEFT | No socialist following, but everyone's with us? (6,4,6) |
| NEGATIVEPOLE | European without a positive attitude? But he could have a part of a magnetic trait (8,4) |
| FLAN | Gruff landlord, but he could give you a pie (4) |
| DRAB | A bard is apt to be backward, dull and monotonous (4) |
| DINE | The girl may be backward, but she can eat well (4) |
| RUSTLER | Only a thief, but he could get the right result (7) |
| IGNORED | I, heartless Gordon, - no socialist - paid no attention (7) |
| EVIL | Be backward and nasty (4) |
| RETARDED | To be backward, is said to be what (8) |
| NOTREDAME | No socialist will enter boring cathedral (5,4) |
| RIGHTWINGER | Footballer is no socialist (5-6) |
| REARED | Brought up to be backward? (6) |
