| DRUGSTORE | Mainly in North America, a chemist's shop (9) |
| PHARMACY | A chemist's shop (8) |
| DESKCLERK | In North America, a receptionist in a hotel |
| ORDINANCE | In North America, a rule or law enacted by a municipal authority (9) |
| STREETCAR | In North America, a tram (9) |
| CREAMSODA | In North America, a carbonated soft drink flavoured with vanilla (5,4) |
| SNOWBOOTS | Winter footwear currently available in small chemists shop |
| DISPENSER | Vending machine in the chemist's shop (9) |
| AREAWAY | In North America, a sunken enclosure giving access to a basement |
| DEMOLITIONDERBY | In North America, a motor race in which cars are deliberately crashed (10,5) |
| HOAGIE | In North America, a long sandwich made of a roll filled with meat, cheese and salad (6) |
| TAHOE | Largest alpine lake in North America, a major tourist attraction (5) |
| NIRVANA | I take leading position in North America - a blissful state (7) |
| NASTY | In North America, a pen can be rather filthy (5) |
| SAULT | In North America, a waterfall or rapid |
| BUGBEAR | Two hazards of tramping in North America, a continuing problem (7) |
| ALABASTER | A chemist's workshop takes flower for white gypsum (9) |
| EUROPEANPLAN | In North America a system of charging for hotel room only (8,4) |
| SINUSITIS | Demo is kept up around America: a bit of a headache generally |
| STAIRWELL | Jail outside America a€“ my flight goes around it (9) |
