| DWINDLING | Declining theologian leading Left in Government, securing victory (9) |
| ODDBALL | Eccentric old theologian leading dance |
| FOXTROT | US broadcaster leading left-winger a dance (7) |
| LOFT | Leading left-handed openers favour this stroke (4) |
| DARWINIAN | Dutch heretic securing victory regarding evolution (9) |
| EVERYINCH | Thoroughly cheery in ground after securing victory (5,4) |
| IDENTICAL | Close couple in beleaguered citadel isn't securing victory |
| ELEVATION | Rise with joy, securing victory after struggle finally (9) |
| BREAKWIND | Cause a stink, having barked about securing victory (5,4) |
| DELTAWING | Plane guided back, mark, after securing victory (5,4) |
| OVER | Left in government |
| ADVANCED | Promoted, one took part in 'Strictly', securing victory (8) |
| OVATES | Applauds self-sacrificing explorer securing victory? (6) |
| MARYPETERS | God securing victory finally, safe as a great Olympian (4,6) |
| CAVORT | Jump around with Tom securing victory and gold! (6) |
| TIDDLYWINK | Counter very minor setback, ultimately securing victory |
| OWING | Outstanding score for other side securing victory (5) |
| PROVOST | Racing driver securing victory over administrator (7) |
| SALVADORDALI | Caesar, perhaps, securing victory over corrupt laird becoming artist (8,4) |
| BYJOVE | Gosh - close to Biden securing victory! (2,4) |
