| LURCHERS | Greyhounds/sighthounds crossed with collies, terriers or other working dogs; or, an old word for skulkers waiting in concealment (8) |
| TYKES | From Old Norse for "female dogs", a word for cheeky scamps, curs, mongrels, rough ill-mannered fellows or Yorkshire terriers; or, a derogatory nickname for Yorkshiremen (5) |
| SLIP | An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction (4) |
| SETTER | Some basset, terrier or other dog |
| HOTELIERS | Innkeepers rest with others working outside |
| ISIS | Downton Abbey dog or an Egyptian goddess |
| RESTONONESOARS | Take a breather, others working - I progress spectacularly (4,2,4,4) |
| UNIT | SKU part |
| BELLICOSE | Live with collies not normally aggressive (9) |
| SEAHORSE | Fish with an equid-like head; the fabulous hippocampus; or, an old word for a hippo or a walrus (8) |
| MYSTERY | Novel or whodunnit based on a puzzling crime; an enigmatic person; or, an old word for a craft or trade (7) |
| SMILES | Expressions with face-lightening radiant examples likened to sunbeams; favours or blessings; or, an old word for treats or drinks of whisky (6) |
| RAKES | Tools for gathering grass or leaves; or, an old word for groups of colts (5) |
| SPEED | Rate of motion or action; or, an old word for success or prosperity (5) |
| COLL | Island of the Hebrides that inspired the fictional locale Struay in Mairi Hedderwick's Katie Morag series of children's books; or, an old word for an embrace or hug (4) |
| ORDINARY | A penny-farthing; a simple heraldic charge ; or, an old word for an inn or a set-price meal provided (8) |
| RECEIPT | Statement acknowledging proof of purchase or money received; or, an old word for a cookery formula (7) |
| CLAPPER | Tongue or striker of a bell; or, an old word for a rabbit hole (7) |
| KID | Young goat; or, an old word for a sailor's mess tub for grog/rations (3) |
| MEAD | Traditional honey wine or hydromel; or, an old word for a lea (4) |
