| BRONX | In America, a place of cheer (5) |
| POSSE | Formerly in America, a body of men assembled by a sheriff to assist in maintaining law and order (5) |
| SHRUB | In America, a cordial sort of woody plant (5) |
| DWEEB | In America, a slight girl coming out clutching the Guardian (5) |
| USHER | Show in America a celebrity short |
| CHINA | Church in America, a friendly kind |
| CHANG | "The Chinese in America: A Narrative History" author Iris |
| LIGHT | Agency which produces in us a sensation of sight (5) |
| TALLBOY | Style of high, traditionally walnut chest-on-chest; a long-stemmed wineglass; a type of chimney pot; or, in America, a large can of beer (7) |
| DRESSER | Word, from "arrange, prepare", for a medieval table for meat/food prep first, later a kitchen sideboard; a lady's maid; a wardrobe assistant; a window trimmer; or, in America, a vanity (7) |
| MERRY | Full of cheer (5) |
| TAHOE | Largest alpine lake in North America, a major tourist attraction (5) |
| LLANO | In South America, a treeless grassy plain (5) |
| NASTY | In North America, a pen can be rather filthy (5) |
| GLOOM | Opposite of cheer |
| ACHES | Results of cheer practice, perhaps |
| RIANT | Full of cheer |
| SOAPY | Full of Cheer? |
| POLKA | Former president leads America a dance (5) |
| SAULT | In North America, a waterfall or rapid |
