| DOSED | Having been given 23 diamonds does seem rather odd (5) |
| TERSE | Part of this chapter seems rather abrupt (5) |
| STRAUSS | One given 23 covers America with new stars (7) |
| CMA | Org. that's given 23 awards to George Strait |
| TALLISH | Everything in this, somehow, seems rather far-fetched (7) |
| FORTE | The dredging up of rather odd characters is a special talent (5) |
| TRIPS | You make journeys having been given the right tips (5) |
| LINED | Ruled, having been given backing (5) |
| UPPED | Upper-class Johnny returns, having been given a lift (5) |
| BROWN | Ex-PM, having been given a roasting? (5) |
| TREADTHEBOARDS | Wild beast, rather odd act on stage (5,3,6) |
| HEARTRENDING | Piteous and rather odd conclusion (5-7) |
| RAREEARTH | Metallic element, rather odd, gathering attention (4,5) |
| LOOKSHARP | The "Get a move on" does seem pointed (4,5) |
| MAKESENSE | For brands seen slipping, does seem logical (4,5) |
| SINGULAR | Rather odd to be without company |
| ABNORMAL | Sailor finds two chaps rather odd (8) |
| DROLLISH | Lump of bread in chilli con carne maybe rather odd ... (8) |
| UNUSUAL | Rather odd university student organisation unable from time to time (7) |
| RUMPOLE | Barrister on television is a rather odd East European (7) |
