| GOFOR | Reportedly the fourth turn to attack (2,3) |
| FORGO | Do without said fourth turn (5) |
| SCENE | Reportedly the whole secret to its function (5) |
| SHAHS | Reportedly, the posh weather reporters' prediction for the kings of Iran (5) |
| DOLLY | Reportedly the first W in genetic engineering? (5,3,5) |
| PAUSE | Reportedly the dog's feet will have a rest (5) |
| USHER | Reportedly the Eastend theatre worker makes you keep quiet (5) |
| HIRST | Damien _, reportedly the UK'S richest living artist (5) |
| MAFIA | Mother will fear, reportedly, the mob (5) |
| MAINE | Reportedly the most important US state |
| TAROT | In Yorkshire reportedly, the pointer that's used for forecasting? (5) |
| MEPHISTOPHELES | Reportedly the sole beneficiary in the Faust legend? |
| CRUISE | Reportedly the staff on the tour ship (6) |
| EYEWEAR | Reportedly the first person to use Ray- Bans? (7) |
| ESAU | Hairy fellow's reportedly the guy spotted in the East End |
| SITCOM | The BBC's "Pinwright's Progress" is reportedly the first TV one |
| FLEE | Reportedly, the long jumper is to make a dash for it (4) |
| DARNINGNEEDLE | Used for, so, reportedly, the constant swearer gets the point!? (7,6) |
| HEIDELBERG | Keep secret, reportedly, the Spanish composer providing setting for The Student Prince |
| SUSANNE | Reportedly the princess was a bit iffy - turned out to be someone else! (7) |
