| EXPLANATIONS | Clarifying statements by old lover and pal travelling in Europe, for instance (12) |
| ABROAD | A minor route in Europe, for instance, where ... (6) |
| CONTINENT | Showing restraint in Europe, for instance (9) |
| CONTENT | Finding nothing wrong in leaving Europe, for instance (7) |
| EXACTED | Asked for old lover and behaved insincerely (7) |
| AUSTRIA | Upper class in tiaras travelling in Europe (7) |
| ELUSIVE | Difficult to catch Elvis when travelling in Europe |
| OLDSCHOOLTIE | Shared habit of Boris and pals? (3,6,3) |
| DEFACTO | In reality, Germany and Ireland in Europe, for example, get nothing (2,5) |
| LOTHARIO | Hotel in Rialto run by old lover (8) |
| EXHORTATION | Strong advice that ultimately is accepted by old lover of Emma H |
| EXHILARATE | Thrill created by old lover, a real hit when reunited (10) |
| LIEGEMAN | Person showing loyalty - one, say, to be embraced by old lover |
| EXECUTE | Accomplish first of exercises being cuddled by old lover? Sweet! (7) |
| EXAMINEES | They hope to pass morning in Spain surrounded by old lovers (9) |
| DICTATORY | Authoritative statements by politician totally in control (9) |
| DAILIES | False statements by Welshman in journals |
| ACETIC | A time in Europe for Botticelli at the centre will leave a sour taste in peoples' mouths (6) |
| RIFLEMAN | Soldier runs, if pursued by old lover (8) |
| ROMEO | Capital required by old lover |
