| MILLDAM | Philosopher not entirely wet, though one raises the water level (4,3) |
| WEIR | What low dam across a river raises the water level or controls its flow? (4) |
| LAUNDRY | Boy almost entirely wet after washing (7) |
| MILLDAMS | Works on father going to Mississippi provided they raise the water levels (8) |
| SALUTES | When one raises the right hand to the side of the headgear in paying respect, one does what (7) |
| BENTHAM | Philosopher, not straight actor (7) |
| RUNWAYS | Facilities to pose one raise for Spooner (7) |
| NEUTRON | One serves time in cell, though one isn't charged |
| POTABLE | River at water level is something you can drink (7) |
| STARTED | Said right though one had been first |
| ELEVATE | Promote team though one short at breaks (7) |
| TENSION | A strain though one isn't put out by it |
| RATTLES | Talks as though one has a screw loose? (7) |
| SPARRED | Spread uncontrollably right through, though one fought |
| CLOSEST | It's most sharply contested, though one doesn't win in court |
| SCREENS | Shows, though one tries to hide (7) |
| LOOKSON | Isn't a participant, though one regards as (5,2) |
| KEEPSON | Won't turn off, though one nags (5,2) |
| LAUDING | Clapping, though one priest leaves, and giving praise |
| TAKESON | Competes against, though one makes a fuss (5,2) |
