| HOBAN | Russell ?, author of the novels Riddley Walker and Kleinzeit |
| GRANT | Russell ?, astrologer and television presenter whose books include The Real Counties of Britain (5) |
| BRANDISH | Wave in the style of Russell? (8) |
| BRAND | Trademark of comics Jo and Russell? |
| HERSCHEL | First name of politician and former NFL footballer Mr Walker, and The Simpsons' Krusty the Clown (8) |
| HARTY | Russell ?, television arts presenter and chat show host who died in 1988 (5) |
| ONCEINALIFETIME | Number of NBA championships won by Bill Russell? |
| DOGCOLLAR | Is it worn by a Parson Jack Russell? (3,6) |
| CROWE | Russell ?, Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar winner for Gladiator (5) |
| KANE | Russell ?, 2010 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award winner |
| TERRIER | Row about stray Jack Russell? (7) |
| GATEKEEPER | Porter has people paying to see Jack Russell? |
| FORETOKEN | Herald's warning to Russell? (9) |
| CASE | John ?, author of the novels The First Horseman and The Genesis Code; pseudonym of Jim and Carolyn H |
| SMOLLETT | Tobias ?, author of the novels The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (8) |
| REKLAWS | Canadian siblings Jenna Walker and Stuart Walker aka Country music duo The ___ |
| AAVE | Dialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short |
| YERBY | Frank ?, author of the novels The Foxes of Harrow and The Voyage Unplanned (5) |
| EATSIN | Looking back, is in good books with Russell? It's why one orders takeaway! (4,2) |
| STOVER | Russell ? (chocolatier) |
