| HUG | Close embrace or, being left out, it could be rough (3) |
| DOWNRIGHT | Out and out, it could be a word thing (9) |
| EVENINGSTANDARD | See van in Strand edge out - it could be conveying this (7,8) |
| KETTLEOFFISH | If folks teeth fall out it could be a fine muddle (6,2,4) |
| ANTELOPE | One leapt out - it could be a reebok (8) |
| MRI | Medical test that might be rough for claustrophobics: Abbr. |
| FATHERFIGURE | Stout for his companion? Work out it could be for someone in the Vatican! (6,6) |
| PAW | Be rough with, in a way |
| OOF | "That's gotta be rough" |
| CLIP | A rapid pace or speed; an extract or snippet; a wallop or whack; a yield of wool sheared from a sheep or a flock; an old word meaning "embrace"; or, a barrette, bobby pin, hairgrip, slide or other fas |
| ABRASIVE | Vie with Arabs - could be rough (8) |
| RUGGED | Wearing a wig? That could be rough (6) |
| RIDE | Travel could be rough (4) |
| BREATHING | Respiration could be rough for Hellenes |
| RUINOUS | When an I.O.U. runs out it could well be (7) |
| OMITTED | It's nothing for Tim to get upset over Ted being left out (7) |
| NETTLE | Sheer profit? Let out it could sting one! (6) |
| ACCOLADE | An embrace or ceremonial tap on the shoulder with a sword to mark the conferring of knighthood; or, an award or honour (8) |
| BOSOM | Word for one's breast or chest; the heart area regarded as the locus of emotions; one's clasp, embrace or loving care; or, any protective centre (5) |
| BEARHUG | Powerful embrace or wrestling hold (4,3) |
