| DRINK | General word for what is held in a glass and is raised in a toast (5) |
| GLASSES | They're raised in a toast |
| STOMACH | Tolerate what is held in for photos (7) |
| REST | A word for what is due after work, or for what is left to do (4) |
| ABRAZO | Spanish word for what is varyingly called a bosom, canoodle, complect, cuddle, cwtch, embrasure, halse, hug, nuzzle, snuggle or squeeze (6) |
| TOAST | Tradition of raising a glass and drinking to someone's good health or success; or, browned bread used for canapes, soldiers or bruscetta (5) |
| COCKTAIL | Pour everything into a glass and your ___ is ready! |
| TOASTS | Clinks a glass and gives a speech to |
| BIVVY | Short word for what was originally a night-watch under arms, now a mountaineer, Scout or soldier's temporary encampment without tents; or, a makeshift shelter (5) |
| CLINK | Sound of touching glasses in a toast (and a hint to finding the contest answer) |
| ABBEY | In the East a baby is held in a religious building |
| ASSET | What is held by United States, say in reparation? (5) |
| VOICE | Say nothing is held in a strong grip (5) |
| TRIAL | This is held in a courtroom (5) |
| KHAKI | The word for what colour originates from Urdu for "dusty"? (5) |
| HERES | Opening word in a toast |
| HATCH | Throat, in a toast |
| PARSI | Standard is raised in religion (5) |
| BASIC | Standard is raised in upcoming taxi (5) |
| RUBUP | A problem is raised in Polish |
