| TOUCHMENOT | Plant with seed pods springing open if handled |
| LEGUME | A plant with seed pods as a bean etc. |
| BURSTINGOUT | Springing open with incredibly big turnouts (8,3) |
| SNAPDRAGON | Flower named for its springing-open "mouth" |
| BEAN | Plant with seed in pod (4) |
| SESAME | Plant with seed used for tahini or sprinkled on bread (6) |
| GERANIUM | A herbaceous plant with seed vessels that look like a crane's bill (8) |
| TEASELS | Thistle-like plants with seed heads valued as food by goldfinches (7) |
| WANDS | Staffs that can work wonders if handled with charm (5) |
| MAGICWAND | Staff that can work wonders if handled with charm (5,4) |
| IBUPROFEN | Rub open if ready for pain relief (9) |
| DMS | "My ___ are open if you wanna chat" |
| PUBLISH | Issue is open, if Conservative becomes quiet (7) |
| GRAPPLINGIRON | Device that should catch on, if handled properly (9,4) |
| PEA | A hardy climbing plant with seeds growing in pods used for food |
| FILE | An executable one may be dangerous to open if its source is unknown |
| CANOFWORMS | What you might open if you're looking for trouble or food for the early bird? (3,2,5) |
| GIANTHOGWEED | A tall species of cow parsley whose irritant hairs and sap can cause a severe reaction if handled (5,7) |
| HOGWEED | Giant _, tall species of cow parsley whose irritant hairs and sap can cause a severe reaction if handled (7) |
| ATAPUSH | How a swing door opens, if absolutely necessary (2,1,4) |
