| DUD | Firework that doesn't fire |
| DAMPSQUIB | Firework that doesn't (4,5) |
| EVE | *Firework that doesn't work |
| KEEPSON | Nags at but doesn't fire (5,2) |
| ROMANCANDLE | Slow-burning cylindrical firework that emits a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire (5,6) |
| SPARKLER | That which twinkles; a diamond or other scintillating gem; a glass of fizzy wine or champagne; a beer-tap nozzle; or, a hand-held firework that emits a shower of glittering particles (8) |
| MAROON | From French for "chestnut", a brownish-crimson colour, like the shell of such a conker; or, a firework that makes a loud bang, akin to the noise of a chestnut bursting in a fire (6) |
| JUMPINGJACK | Firework that springs about noisily (7,4) |
| SKYROCKET | Firework that will rise high and fast |
| ROCKETTOSTARTEM | Name of the firework that always opens the show? |
| CANDLE | The Roman ___ is a firework that produces a continuous shower of sparks (6) |
| FIZGIG | Early firework that exploded with a hissing sound (6) |
| ROCKET | This word has various meanings in English, and it's derived from various versions of Italian as well as French and Latin. One meaning refers to a firework; that comes from the Italian rocchetta. Firs |
| SQUIB | Firework that fizzes and ends with a bang (5) |
| BOTTLEROCKET | Fourth of July firework that shoots straight upward (hopefully) |
| ROMANCANDLES | Fireworks that produce a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire (5,7) |
| ROCKETS | Fireworks that rise high into the sky (7) |
| DUDS | Fireworks that fail |
| PEEKABOOM | Brand of fireworks that makes toddlers smile? |
| SPARKLERS | Small fireworks that may be held as they burn (9) |
