| BLACKCURRANT | Fruit given as soiled present, by the sounds of it (12) |
| PREFERENCE | Present, by the end, at new church. It's one's first choice (10) |
| DRAWINGBOARD | Director of artist's section uninterested, by the sounds of it, in planning stage of project |
| PLUMPUDDINGS | Seasonal desserts for highly desirable party rejected by the sounds of it (4,8) |
| HIREPURCHASE | System taking credit for charter, by the sounds of it (4,8) |
| ACTTWO | Second part of play contains regular mascots as well by the sounds of it |
| HEEHAW | Unlimited cheer thaws heart of ass by the sounds of it (3-3) |
| MOUSSE | Sweet American dear by the sounds of it? (6) |
| CENTAURS | Sent oars, by the sounds of it, to mythical creatures (8) |
| HUNDRED | How many does Attila fear, by the sounds of it? (7) |
| FELDSPAR | Mineral is found in country spring, by the sounds of it (8) |
| HAIR | By the sounds of it, fast-running animal caused shock |
| STEEL | Alloy is a bargain by the sounds of it |
| GUIDANCE | By the sounds of it, fellow at disco needs advice |
| NONAGON | Figure Italian granny has passed away, by the sounds of it |
| DUBAI | Arab port will do, by the sounds of it (5) |
| FETE | Fair lot, by the sounds of it |
| LEEWARD | By the sounds of it, lured toward shelter (7) |
| DRINKTO | Toast with vodka; perhaps a couple by the sounds of it |
| SHORTHAND | Condensed writing is sure tanned by the sounds of it (9) |
