| PTOLEMAIC | Instruction to reader left English grad in charge of Egyptian scientist (9) |
| LITERATI | Great readers left with repetition? That's not on (8) |
| EYESTRAIN | English agreement on coach leads to reader's complaint (9) |
| BOOKTOKEN | Reserve to recognise Scottish gift to reader? (4,5) |
| LIVERPOOL | Turning depraved, poor deviates left English city (9) |
| SIMPLETON | Dunce? Yes, Italian politician left English college (9) |
| COLLECTOR | Pass to reader, he gathers (9) |
| NEWCASTLE | Fresh, actors left English city (9) |
| REDEFINES | Changes descriptions - left English penalties (9) |
| AGONYAUNT | Term for a female advice columnist who responds to readers' letters published in a problem page; or, any trusted female confidante (5,4) |
| SYMPTOM | After evacuation, safety instruction to reader to keep two metres apart is characteristic of illness (7) |
| PASHTO | Instruction to reader remains in Asian language (6) |
| TIPTOE | Walk quietly -- possible instruction to reader in formal attire (6) |
| PESTO | Instruction to reader to preserve drained excess sauce (5) |
| PHOTO | Picture instruction to reader to embrace prostitute (5) |
| PLATO | Philosopher's instruction to reader touring city (5) |
| POTTO | Primate's instruction to reader devouring scriptures (5) |
| PRONTO | Instruction to reader enthralling Reagan, possibly, at once? |
| ASKEW | Out of line to put a question to reader, in conversation? |
| PTO | Post Office over time provides instruction to readers |
