| MISTREAT | Matter is resolved in abuse (8) |
| ENIGMA | Mystery is resolved in game (6) |
| STEAMIRON | It's used when pressing matter is resolved, saving time working (5,4) |
| FOOTPATH | Course of that operation is resolved (8) |
| ACERBITY | Bitterness a tribe resolved in evacuated country (8) |
| INASENSE | Uneasiness after banks withdraw is resolved at home before a hearing, to some extent at least (2,1,5) |
| RUCTIONS | Disturbances resolved in courts |
| EVENTFUL | Important that the matter is nearly complete (8) |
| ONCEOVER | A quick check as soon as the matter is concluded |
| INVENTIVE | Name used for Conservative in abuse is original |
| TIRADE | I get in the way of traffic resulting in abuse |
| DENOUEMENT | What is the final scene in a play or novel in which the plot is resolved? (10) |
| MARAUD | Sack a gunner involved in abuse (6) |
| IRATE | Far from pleased, I indulge in abuse |
| THEME | Subject those people to the ultimate in abuse (5) |
| ORATE | Love to indulge in abuse and make speeches |
| BREACHOFPROMISE | Before each romp is resolved, is there still a case for it in court? (6,2,7) |
| IRONEDOUT | Strong suspicion, when voiced, is resolved (6,3) |
| FIESTA | Celebration when fate is resolved |
| GRATIFICATION | Satisfaction if RC agitation is resolved (13) |
