| ENLIST | Heading off, soldiers given tip take the King's shilling (6) |
| ENCHANTRESS | Crafty woman, woman heading off soldier leading other soldiers to ship |
| SCOTCHTERRIERS | Sturdy dogs finish off soldiers not forced into service (6,8) |
| NIB | Writer's tip: take note touring island (3) |
| INSPIRE | Popular tip: take a breath! (7) |
| SHILLING | Recruits to the army or navy were once said ' to take the King's - - -' what? (8) |
| THEME | Subject tips: take History, Extension Maths, English (5) |
| PROFIT | Because given tip about, back, with monetary gain (6) |
| TALENT | Part-time soldiers given the use of this facility (6) |
| CATNAP | Kitty, given tip, has to go out briefly |
| JACKET | Jill's partner given tips on elegant coat (6) |
| DETAIL | Told stories recalled about volunteers, soldiers given a special task (6) |
| INCOME | One experienced soldier's given me pay |
| NAP | Peter maybe given tip — the best one? |
| CLASSMATE | Castle, then move to take the King, checking girl friend at school (9) |
| HINTERLAND | Detective series given tip by Queen and Country (10) |
| UPEND | Aim to follow period of success, given tip |
| TOE | One with sock on given tip to walk quietly? |
| SYCEE | Chauffeur given tip for excursion, silver money |
| MATE | Take the king tea (4) |
