| ONFAMILIARTERMS | Having a close and informal relationship with fireman, moralist extraordinaire (2,8,5) |
| SADISM | Cruelty with fireman holding Pluto (6) |
| ALLIANCE | Formal relationship that, with a "d" in front, becomes an informal relationship |
| RAPPORT | A close and harmonious relationship with others (7) |
| SALT | Pepper-and-___ (having a close mixture of black and white) |
| THICKO | Wally having a close relationship with Oscar (6) |
| HANDINGLOVE | Giving affection and having a close relationship (4,2,5) |
| SAGEBRUSH | Western country having a close encounter with a guru? (9) |
| GOSSIP | Might go with head of state for a little drink and informal chat |
| INTIMATE | Sharing a close and affectionate friendship (8) |
| RINGSIDESEAT | Place affording a close and uninterrupted view of an event (8,4) |
| WANE | Draw to a close and fade away |
| ALTEREGO | A close and trusted friend (5,3) |
| IAMLOSTFORWORDS | Words of moralist, silly. What else can I say? (1,2,4,3,5) |
| REGARDING | In respect of having a close look (9) |
| KEEPASTIFFUPPERLIP | Remain resolute, having a close shave, perhaps? |
| PEERING | Possible earl in Gateshead, having a close look |
| THIEVES | As thick as -, idiom meaning having a close bond (7) |
| ARISTO | This noble is short and informal with a teacher reflecting on good books to be reviewed (6) |
| NEGLIGENT | Careless and informal dress with new type of shirt (9) |
