| LOTHARIO | City reluctant at first to host a philanderer |
| SNL | Buck Henry was the first to host it five times, briefly |
| SAN | The biennial Games of the Small States of Europe takes place May 27-June 1; this tiny nation, which is completely surrounded by Italy, was the first to host the event, in 1985 (with 4-Across) |
| PARASITE | Average place to host a tapeworm, say? (8) |
| NATIONAL | Grand place to host a race over fences (8) |
| PARAKEET | Colourful flyer, favourite to take in a philanderer (8) |
| LEAPFROG | Golfer arranged to host a quiet game |
| ASTERISK | Podcaster is keen to host a star |
| RAINSTORM | In bad weather, matron is reluctant at first to go on a trip |
| FRIEND | Companion is reluctant at first to stab monster |
| NDJAMENA | Celebrity hugging party host, a name on the up in capital city (8) |
| LEWINSKY | She'll reportedly host a British TV show, "Monica's Postcards" |
| JOANRIVERS | Comedian who was the first woman to host a late-night talk show on a major network: 2 wds. |
| HYDERABAD | It will be the first Indian city to host a Formula E race. (9) |
| VARIED | Competed to host a run with a difference (6) |
| COLE | First black to host a TV series |
| NAT | Cole, first African American man to host a TV show |
| ETHEL | Waters who was the first Black American to host a national television show |
| SANDRA | ___ Oh, first Asian woman to host a major awards show |
| PRESENT | May be able to host a TV show. It's a gift (7) |
