| ATALOSS | It may take a little time to taste defeat, but is stumped (2,1,4) |
| YET | You may take a little time still |
| LICKING | Seeking to taste defeat (7) |
| TRAPPIST | Time to taste role that's written up for The Quiet Man (8) |
| SHEATHE | A woman had a little time to take on a man, under cover (7) |
| TROUNCE | Inflict a bad defeat but there could be a recount! (7) |
| ARTISTE | Tries to get a little time to train as a performer (7) |
| ATTEMPT | Try to get a little time to attract one to make an effort ... (7) |
| PLACATE | Is in position, for a little time, to act as conciliator (7) |
| IMITATE | A close friend had a little time to follow suit (7) |
| GIVESIN | Admits defeat but survives, leaderless, in spirit (5,2) |
| ATAPUSH | Have a little time to get nudge, if really necessary (2,1,4) |
| MOSELLE | Wine taking a little time to get rid of, last of vintage |
| MANXCAT | Pet perhaps is stumped finally (4,3) |
| DRAGON | It may take a long time, prolonging things, to see a fabulous beast (6) |
| SHOES | A pair of new ones might take a little time to feel perfectly* comfortable on your feet |
| MOMENTOUS | Take a little time to ring us. It's very important (9) |
| CARLOAN | It may take 60 payments |
| HAG | It may take a witch to introduce hydrogen to silver (3) |
| BISTRO | Chaotic Boris takes a little time to get to the bar (6) |
