| SQUEEZEBOX | Informal word for an accordion (7-3) |
| CONCERTINA | Instrument played like an accordion (10) |
| BUS | From Latin for "carriage for everyone", a passenger coach with a single/double deck; or, an informal word for an old shaky car or plane (3) |
| SUB | An informal word for an assistant editor; a sports team's reserve player; a hoagie/sandwich made on a long bread roll; or, an advance or loan (3) |
| TIPPLE | From an old term for a tapster or a retailer of drink, an informal word for an alcoholic beverage (6) |
| CUB | Young fox; or, an informal word for an inexperienced journalist (3) |
| TEJANO | Music style that often includes an accordion |
| POLKA | Type of music that often uses an accordion |
| CRABB | BBC recalled engaging artist, an accordion player (5) |
| ZYDECO | Louisiana music typically featuring an accordion |
| WELK | Old TV host with an accordion |
| REED | One of a set in an accordion |
| BELLOW | Part of an accordion reduced loud noise (6) |
| MIC | Informal word for an acoustic device such as that used at an "open" club/pub session where anyone is invited to perform (3) |
| EGGHEAD | Informal word for an intellectual (7) |
| ALLOALLO | Sitcom with a French-style theme tune performed on an accordion (4,4) |
| KNOCK | Informal word for an innings in cricket; a rap on a door; or, a noise in an engine caused by detonation (5) |
| TOPPER | Informal word for an opera hat or gibus, traditionally stored in a bucket-shaped box; or, a quilted mattress layer for extra comfort (6) |
| YANK | Informal word for an inhabitant of the United States (4) |
| GONG | Informal word for an award (4) |
