| LOLLED | Given fifty quid in dole, perhaps, took it easy |
| CROMWELL | Oliver makes me crow, given fifty quid (8) |
| TRELLIS | Maybe tries to hide fifty quid in the garden? (7) |
| MALLARDS | Birds wanting fifty quid in Madras, maybe (8) |
| RELAXED | In relation to fifty who, having had a cut, took it easy |
| UNCOUPLED | Released, one in Cote d'Ivoire perhaps took charge after takeover (9) |
| PERCHED | Given a hearty cheer, perhaps, took a seat (7) |
| DUEDATE | Proclamation of Law, perhaps, took in D-Day? (3,4) |
| UPENDED | Dude perhaps took writer in and turned him over (7) |
| PONS | Quid in Londinio concidebat? ____ Fabricius in Urbe |
| TOBACCONIST | A quid in pocket, perhaps, when we leave his shop? |
| NOODLE | Given food on dole, perhaps (6) |
| PIMPERNEL | Plant's solicitor given fifty to entertain flighty type (9) |
| IDLER | I am given fifty, turn red, but still won't work (5) |
| SEVENS | Saracens initially given 50/50 chance in game of rugby |
| APRIL | Pair in trouble given 50 or 30 days |
| EXTRA | Chef's fans given 50 per cent off, in addition |
| LOADED | A penny in dole possibly making you wealthy (6) |
| LOOKED | Appeared OK in dole redistribution (6) |
| TENDERLOIN | Cut in dole with rent going crazy (10) |