| TREERING | It's indicative of Holly showing age starting trouble by lough in Waterford (4,4) |
| LAKER | A lacustrine vertebrate such as a namaycush; a poet inspired by loughs; a boat used on said pond-like bodies; or, said vessel's sailor (5) |
| ARTCLASS | Wild rascals admit starting trouble by painting a picture (3,5) |
| TERROR | Fear of starting trouble by mistake |
| DEPUTISE | Put someone in charge of place in Waterford (8) |
| RINGTONE | Heard coming from a mobile in Waterford, in a manner of speaking (8) |
| SKIRTING | Close to belligerent in risking trouble by avoiding the issue (8) |
| DOGEARED | Party to clobber writer with magazine showing age around edges (3-5) |
| PETERPAN | Time Lord's acquiring vessel - one never showing age (5,3) |
| YELLOWED | To call out debt racked up is showing age (8) |
| MINORITY | Child in Waterford, for example, blows top when put in the smaller group |
| RIDEFORA | Invite trouble by reckless actions (4,3,1,4) |
| AHORNETS | Create trouble by interfering unwisely and be stung as a result? (4,2,1,7,4) |
| OPPOSING | My friend Carol trying to end a sea of troubles by it? |
| WITHERED | Comedian present with degree showing age (8) |
| MATURITY | Hollow up above it, tree rings showing age |
| SPOTWELD | Recognise the Spanish in Waterford creating connections on metalwork (4-4) |
| RESTRING | Take a break in Waterford - it will add something to your bow (8) |
| METERING | Ran into sweetheart in Waterford working for Irish Water (8) |
| IGNORING | Turning a blind eye to omen heading off to find love in Waterford (8) |
