| SOFTWATER | Preferable liquid for washing clothes in |
| FABRICSOFTENERS | Liquids for washing frequently found in Serb's car if ransacked (6,9) |
| TUB | Boat for training novice rowers; container for ice cream; or, an old vat or copper for washing clothes and linen with a dolly or posser (3) |
| BATTLEDORE | A hornbook; an old paddle for washing clothes etc; or, a racquet for striking a shuttlecock in an ancient game of the same name (10) |
| WASHTUB | A large container used for washing clothes etc (7) |
| LAUNDRY | Place for washing clothes |
| SOAPFLAKES | Product used for washing clothes (4,6) |
| LAUNDERETTE | Place for washing clothes (11) |
| LAUNDRYROOM | Area for washing clothes: 2 wds. |
| DOLLYTUB | Bath on a trolley used for washing clothes or ores (5,3) |
| TUMBLEDRYING | Sequel (for some) to washing clothes (6-6) |
| LAUNDRESS | Woman washing clothes (9) |
| UNDERLING | Junior, washing clothes, dropping article taking line down |
| BREATHING | Instinctive activity to do with washing clothes (9) |
| DISPENSER | More compact packing is preferable, primarily, for pharmacist (9) |
| BEGETTER | It's preferable without, for example, a father (8) |
| BETTER | Preferable for any customer of the bookie's |
| BEER | Drink that's preferable for non-drinker to leave (4) |
| CAPITALISE | Cash in London, say, is preferable, ultimately (10) |
| DAYS | Preferable work shift for most |
