| SAFETYFIRST | Cautious - for example holding fund-raiser without one European premier |
| SURNAME | Country without one European family moniker (7) |
| SAFEBETS | Cautious for sure, but they're secure transactions. (4,4) |
| ESCROW | Account holding funds pending the completion of a transaction (6) |
| ESTEEMED | Respected European premier answers back journalist (8) |
| GEORGEBEST | Airport in canyon detaining European premier (6,4) |
| EYEING | Contemplating, for example, holding on to the old home (6) |
| INSPECT | Scrutinise monarch, for example, holding power (7) |
| LOCO | Thomas, for example, holding clubs in card game (4) |
| BERG | A follower, for example, holding royal composer (4) |
| STAY | Remain, for example, holding fort, ultimately |
| PARLIAMENT | Father, for example, holding post back in assembly (10) |
| SATISFY | Delight, for example, holding fine model up (7) |
| SATYR | For example, holding net, finally run after butterfly |
| GEESE | Backs, for example, holding witness with birds (5) |
| SAVVY | For example holding five volts will make you smart (5) |
| TENSEUP | Perfect for example holding a lead, become nervous (5,2) |
| REFUGEE | Concerning drunk for example holding earl up - he's homeless (7) |
| SEWING | Using needle in final games, for example, holding on to triumph (6) |
| ACROBAT | A native of Zagreb, for example, holding barrel and tumbler (7) |
