| INDIUM | Element of truth, essentially, in stupid takes |
| TIMID | Fearful and stupid, takes it back (5) |
| URBANLEGENDS | Angler bends truth - essentially circulating far-fetched tales? (5,7) |
| RUTHENIUM | Element of truth, minute adjustment of removing, time and again (9) |
| ATTRACT | To have drawing power, a pamphlet must contain an element of truth (7) |
| IDIOMS | Is accepting nothing framed in stupid colloquialisms (6) |
| GOGGLE | Look at in stupid amazement right!" of oldstyle |
| PODIUM | Work backwards and turn in stupid platform (6) |
| DENIMS | This writer's in stupid short trousers |
| INDEBT | In stupid bet about 500 owing (2,4) |
| IDIOCY | Pick out Olympic runners close to victory in stupid remark |
| FRINGE | Fine piece of jewellery with jet essentially in border (6) |
| POLICY | Calculated ploy to include rich essentially in course of action (6) |
| SPARSE | Boxes with fasteners essentially in short supply (6) |
| RETINA | It helps one see there's no point, essentially, in drink (6) |
| SHEETS | Scenes featuring hot actresses essentially in films (6) |
| SPRAIN | Medical issue caused by virus, essentially, in EU state (6) |
| AWAKEN | Laws take bent essentially in stir (6) |
| PLIANT | Flexible recruitment essentially in factory (6) |
| ENIGMA | Puzzle lacks ingenuity essentially in cryptic meaning (6) |
