| PLACET | Physical training involving reprimand or approval |
| PREFECT | Training involving judge and City governor |
| REFRESHERCOURSE | Period of training involving engineers and first-year student, sweet |
| COATING | Duffel, gaberdine, tweed or other jacketing for overgarments; a thin layer of bloom, glaze, paint, patina, veneer etc; or, dialect for a severe rebuke, reprimand or ticking off (7) |
| ROASTING | The action of broiling/cooking beef, chestnuts, coffee beans, potatoes etc over an open fire or in an oven; a severe reprimand; or, an informal adjective meaning "extremely hot" (8) |
| LESSON | A reprimand or punishment intended to correct (6) |
| LAMBAST | Reprimand or scold - perhaps in public (7) |
| NOWNOW | It's said to reprimand or pacify a person |
| REDCARPET | Radical reprimand or big welcome? (3,6) |
| TICKOFF | Reprimand or rebuke (4,3) |
| REBUKE | A reprimand or scolding (6) |
| ACCOLADE | Sign or expression of great praise or approval (8) |
| TELLS | ___ off : reprimands or scolds ? (5) |
| TELLSOFF | Reprimands or scolds? (5,3) |
| SEVERE | Like some reprimands or thunderstorms |
| TICKSOFF | Reprimands or checks |
| PRAISE | Express admiration or approval (6) |
| APPLAUSE | Praise or approval shown by clapping (8) |
| ADMIRE | Regard with esteem, respect or approval (6) |
| ASSENSUS | Agreement or approval, 4th decl. |