| AHEADFORHEIGHTS | In upcoming bouts, hero's remarkable composure, though on edge? |
| INTEARS | Retains composure, though clearly upset (2,5) |
| RUBIOLS | Typical Mallorcan pastry shaped in a semi-circle and usually with a sweet filling of jam or ricotta cheese, though on special feast days they can have savoury fillings (7) |
| UPANDUP | Continually rising, though on the level (2-3-2) |
| HEADFIRST | Newspaper tycoon's written about daughter, though on reflection, recklessly |
| PASTONESBEST | Having broken a personal record, though on the decline (4,4,4) |
| RATIONAL | Though on a false trail, all round is showing sense (8) |
| TRAIL | Walk wearily, though on the scent (5) |
| ARCH | Way though - on foot! (4) |
| ONION | Refuse twice to include second piece, though on reflection, it might bring tears to their eyes |
| NERVOUSNELLY | 'Hot in Herre' singer on edge? |
| GRACENOTE | Embellishment once, sadly, about to set teeth on edge? On the contrary (5,4) |
| SKYE | Mountainous island in south Kerry for those on edge? (4) |
| BRIM | Bishop on edge? Yes, edge (4) |
| TOURIST | Ticket seller takes in upcoming teacher, one on holiday? |
| ABITONTHESIDE | Relationship that might make you somewhat on edge? (1,3,2,3,4) |
| ICESKATE | Puck's pursuer on edge? (3,5) |
| DISTAFFSIDE | Woman puts workers on edge ? the female members (7,4) |
| GRATING | Framework of bars setting our teeth on edge? |
| BORDERER | British commander, one living permanently on edge? |
