| MASSMURDERER | One does away with lots - it's criminal! (4,8) |
| DIETRICH | Pass away with lots of money, clutching model actress Marlene |
| STATEOFPLAY | Safe party right away with lot at sea in current situation (5,2,4) |
| EXTRACTORFAN | One no longer keen on farm machinery that does away with steam |
| KILLERWHALES | The biggest in school does away with Wesley sheltering Henry (6,6) |
| PRIVATEMEANS | It does away with the need for screws! (7,5) |
| EXTERMINATES | Does away with Old Street main that's shattered |
| BURGLAR | Food picked up with reduced fat - it's criminal! (7) |
| NEFARIOUS | A finer sort of ring, American? It's criminal! |
| ILLICIT | Wrongfully in charge? It's criminal! (7) |
| ATTEMPTEDMURDER | Tried bringing famous racehorse back -- it's criminal! (9,6) |
| BANDIT | Reportedly prohibited sex? It's criminal! (6) |
| ILLEGAL | In France he gets the girl, it's criminal! (7) |
| ALLTIMELOW | Well, I'm struggling with a lot - it's as bad as it gets |
| HOODLUM | Little house with bad mould - it's criminal |
| THIEF | Leader loses head with initial tax. It's criminal (5) |
| CLAPTON | Applaud a lot, it's Eric! (7) |
| FETE | A fair lot, it's said (4) |
| ABOLISHES | Does away with one lob that arises in the Test trophy (9) |
| PIRACY | Though awfully good and stylish, it's criminal (6) |
