| NEWHAMPSHIRE | Green politicians stifle expression of joy and take on state |
| ELOHIM | Before mass, priest stifles expression of joy for deity |
| SCIMITAR | Weapon has Mark stifle expression of self-importance |
| VERDANT | Green politician's bottom appearing in new advert (7) |
| DECOMPOSABLE | Gloomy supporting party, Green politician: "Cuts can be broken down" (12) |
| BANDICOOT | Robber stifles expression of surprise when rat is seen |
| TAHITIAN | Artist stifles expression of surprise, seeing another's model |
| SEWAGE | Wise person stifles expression of disgust, noting waste |
| APISHLY | Half-hearted friend stifles expression of contempt in an asinine imitative way |
| STRIFE | "A heart full of joy and gladness; Will always banish sadness and ...; So always look for the silver lining; And try to find the sunny side of life" |
| SILVER | "A heart full of joy and gladness; Will always banish sadness and strife; So always look for the ... lining; And try to find the sunny side of life" |
| CHEERUP | Revolutionary to get virtuous after revolution and take on new lease of life (5,2) |
| CARRY | Be with child, and take on a bit of a fuss (5) |
| ADAGES | "Comparison is the thief of joy" and "Perfect is the enemy of good," for two |
| TONIC | Pick me up and take on nice international cruise, for starters (5) |
| SURRENDER | Give up and take on the French to translate (9) |
| HAMMERANDTONGS | Strike and take on Glasgow gang with great vigour (6,3,5) |
| ELECTRA | Fancying father of Green politician removing contents of lake by involving dodgy cartel (7,7) |
| COMPLEX | Fancying father of Green politician removing contents of lake by involving dodgy cartel (7,7) |
| SPARROW | World wide small brown and grey bird that acts as a symbol of joy and resilience (7) |
