| INSOLVENT | In glue, so financially, in a sticky situation? (9) |
| GELATINOUS | A container coated in glue, so becomes gloopy (10) |
| REGULATED | As ordered, spread glue - then get scolded about it |
| INPOCKET | Showing a profit or better off financially, in a way ? (2,6) |
| CONSIGN | Assist financially, in a way |
| OWE | Be financially in debt, (3) |
| ONTHESPOT | In a sticky situation now (2,3,4) |
| MESSAGES | As sent by a wise man in a sticky situation? (8) |
| BUCKRAM | Two beastly types can be a little coarse in a sticky situation? That's one for the books! (7) |
| UPAGUMTREE | In a sticky situation? (2,1,3,4) |
| GLUM | Unhappy learner in a sticky situation? (4) |
| ADHERE | Be in a sticky situation? |
| SNOOKERED | In a sticky position, as had a problem seeing past colour (9) |
| AMUSEMENT | Delight of two Americans covering Charlie in glue (9) |
| PTERYGIUM | Lines I stuck in glue behind Private Eye cover's thickened part |
| MIRE | In the ___, in a sticky situation (4) |
| GUM | Setback for a sucker in a sticky situation (3) |
| ISINGLASS | Clarifying agent in glues and jellies |
| GUMARABIC | Exudation used in glues and incense |
| BEHINDTHE | In a sticky situation (with 40-Across) |
