| WHITEFISH | Cod etc show desire for conflict, says Spooner (9) |
| VENGEFULLY | Gulf evenly spread in a way that shows desire for retribution (10) |
| NATIONALLOTTERY | Letterhead etc shows name for street holding quite lavish fundraiser (8,7) |
| ARTIST | A musician, painter etc shows clear traits? (6) |
| WAGER | Bet conflict, say, is back in (5) |
| ECOWAR | Conservation conflict, say |
| PAYGAP | Wage conflict, say |
| OVERSIGHT | It's a mistake to show desire in public (9) |
| DROOLOVER | Medic rings partner to show desire, obviously (5,4) |
| MOONLIGHT | Work in a secondary job? Fool could, says Spooner (9) |
| LITTERBUG | Minor offender nibbled Cockney's ear, says Spooner (9) |
| GOLDENEYE | Bond film's aged fellow (so says Spooner) (9) |
| LAMEBRAIN | Fool will complain about monsoon, says Spooner (9) |
| DRUMSTICK | "Percussion instrument? Play guitar, Richard!" says Spooner (9) |
| ARMADILLO | Ready for conflict and trouble about sick animal (9) |
| MEDIATION | What Buddhists do, lacking time for conflict resolution (9) |
| MILLSTONE | Burden makes one carry on grumbling, says Spooner |
| DEEPWATER | 'Weep, daughter,' says Spooner in trouble(4,5) |
| PITCHDARK | Impossible to see? Drop position, says Spooner (5-4) |
| CROWSNEST | Ship's lookout recognizes wave's peak, says Spooner (5,4) |
