| DOLPHINS | Sea creatures, possibly old, said to have fins (8) |
| SOMERSET | Protector of old said to have a name for keener observation? (8) |
| CENTAURS | Mythical creatures, possibly Etruscan (8) |
| TITAN | God of old said to increase tension (5) |
| SHAKEHANDS | Small fish have fins to greet (5,5) |
| EEL | Type of fish that doesn't have fins |
| EELS | Fish that don't have fins |
| COCKTAIL | Possibly old-fashioned bird dog? (8) |
| GREATEST | On radio, possibly Old Man River is most sublime (8) |
| MASTODON | Prehistoric creature possibly causing ant's doom (8) |
| COCKTAILCABINET | Possibly old-fashioned senior ministers making a spirited display (8,7) |
| DOLLYVARDEN | Before boy keeping 5 among sleuths, possibly old hat (5,6) |
| TRADEUNION | Some of its members are possibly old and untrained (5,5) |
| AMONTHOFSUNDAYS | May possibly old fellow stick with ice-creams, say, for a long time? |
| FALLENOUT | Got fatter and possibly old and futile (6,3) |
| TUBS | Containers - possibly old baths - used for plants on patios (4) |
| LODGERS | Possibly old Reg's paying guests (7) |
| DOLE | Possibly old note by way of payment (4) |
| NOODLE | Simpleton, possibly old one (6) |
| UNDAMAGED | A French litter-bearer, possibly old, but in good nick |
