| BEECHNUT | Seaside fanatic, we hear, that's brown dressed in shell suit |
| CRAB | Taxi driver finally accepted fare in shell suit (4) |
| SPIDERCRAB | One in shell suit ordering crispbread? (6,4) |
| CRABS | Animals in shell suits? (5) |
| PARADOX | Airborne soldier ties up in harbour, we hear - that's an absurdity (7) |
| EXCEEDING | Former partner giving in, we hear - that's going too far (9) |
| DUE | Condensation, so we hear, that's expected (3) |
| AMASSED | A transmitter, we hear, that's collected (7) |
| INNOCENCE | Pub accepts no coins, we hear - that's simplicity for you! |
| FASTIDIOUS | Wanton and 'orrible, we hear. That's very nice! |
| MISCHANCE | Fail to take an opportunity, we hear - that's bad luck (9) |
| ALONE | A banking transaction, we hear, that's unaccompanied (5) |
| RAZOREDGE | Lift a car number plate, we hear, that's finely balanced |
| AWRY | A cereal, we hear, that's crooked (4) |
| HIGHER | Rent, we hear, that's increased (6) |
| ANALOGUE | Girl with record, we hear, that's something comparable |
| STRICT | Bob deceived, we hear, that's harsh (6) |
| UNDYED | International organisation faded, we hear - that's natural (6) |
| AFFABLE | A very loud third man, we hear, - that's nice (7) |
| WHOLE | Awful place, we hear, that's complete |