| FEEBLEMINDED | Meld, if need be, with the weak (6-6) |
| INFIRM | A popular company with the weak and frail (6) |
| JUSTINCASE | "If need be" equivalent formed by a synonym for "equitable" + the opposite of "out" + an instrument's protective holder: 3 wds. (Theme answer: The circled letters spell a chemical element.) |
| ATAPINCH | Paint to be treated in a church? If need be (2,1,5) |
| DEFINE | Specify, if need be for clarification (6) |
| ACTINGSCHOOL | For those in future productions of West Side Story, for instance, pretending to be with the Sharks ( |
| ARMEDGUARD | A defender who is prepared to shoot, if need be (5,5) |
| ONCALL | Century for England's opener makes draw obtainable if need be |
| ATAPUSH | A light touch by American hotel, if need be (2,1,4) |
| ATRIFLE | Alter, if needs be, little something (1,6) |
| ACHILLESHEEL | A cold fish accepting she is the weak point (8,4) |
| INAPINCH | If need be |
| MOB | Be with the Medical Officer and the rest of the crowd (3) |
| BLOOMS | Be with the weavers and be given flowers (6) |
| BESIDE | Be with the team yet apart from them! (6) |
| BEGGAR | The mendicant might be with the horse at army headquarters |
| SPRINGER | The dog is bound to be with the Queen (8) |
| DECIDE | Resolve to be, with the retiring editor, cold (6) |
| RUMBLE | That's the spirit! Be with the French! Let's hear it, now! |
| WONDERED | Speculated as to whether the word need be altered (8) |
