| ESTEEM | High regard for the East meets with a setback (6) |
| RESPECT | Have high regard for the sceptre, in a way (7) |
| KEEPMUM | Spy from the East meets Greek character and Bond's boss -- shh! (4,3) |
| WASTES | Was faced with a setback and deserts (6) |
| ANGLIA | ITV franchise holder for the East of England, responsible for the TV programme Sale of the Century |
| VALUES | Have a high regard for son's moral principles for example (6) |
| ZEALOT | One with enthusiasm and love for the East End? (6) |
| REVERE | Have a very high regard for Paul (6) |
| TITFER | Bowler, perhaps,for the East Enders (6) |
| ETHANE | Fuel for the East Anglian lord (6) |
| ORIENT | Traditional word for the East (6) |
| ADMIRE | Take little notice of deep mud but have a high regard for other things (6) |
| AGE | Get more mature, for instance, with a setback (3) |
| IDOLATOR | One with a reverential regard for the oil trade, possibly? (8) |
| BOSSANOVA | Dance director meets with a star |
| ALLY | Everyone meets with a timely end, pal (4) |
| CHAGRIN | Annoyance church meets with a smile (7) |
| REGIMENT | A lot of soldiers meet with a grin (8) |
| CEO | One who might meet with a venture capitalist, for short |
| DIEOFHUNGER | Meet with a fast death? (3,2,6) |
