| PLAYSON | Is dismissed, but doesn't go (5,2) |
| THEBOOT | Is dismissed - but is not presented with a hat or iron as you pass go, for example (4,3,4) |
| TOUT | Last bat is dismissed, but he's selling illegal tickets (4) |
| GETS | And 23 Across Is dismissed - but is not presented with a hat or iron as you pass go, for example (4,3,4) |
| DESISTS | Sid sets out but doesn't go on (7) |
| SOMEONE | "A gentleman is ___ who can play the accordion, but doesn't" (quip attributed to Tom Waits) |
| STAYSUP | Has late nights but doesn't fall down (5,2) |
| SEETHES | Gets furious (but doesn't let it show) |
| MODESTY | What a humblebrag attempts to show, but doesn't |
| STARVES | Bashes right in, but doesn't get any food (7) |
| TWISTED | One's pulled out of shape, but doesn't have to be bitter (7) |
| INANELY | Ludicrously, Stokes is dismissed in a nonsensical manner (7) |
| STUMPED | Can't find the answer, so is dismissed (7) |
| LETSOUT | Is dismissed, as a class |
| IRONOUT | Smooth over difficulties when the club is dismissed (4,3) |
| DROPPED | Doctor caught ignoring leader is dismissed (7) |
| PARLOUR | Unfairly reproachful chef is dismissed from reception room |
| AMATEUR | Gold-plated china by Rie that is dismissed as inept (7) |
| ARTDECO | Ornamental style is dismissed by toff - that's taken about a month |
| UNURGED | United Nations dismissed but power is not pushed |
