| CRATCHIT | Shout to fielder about right for Dickens character (8) |
| CLOCKWATCHER | Fielder about to secure wicket? This one's waiting for the right moment (5-7) |
| MAGWITCH | Maiden, sorceress, hoarding silver for Dickens character (8) |
| DRUDGERY | Understated clothing for Dickens character's in boring work |
| TWIST | Unexpected development for Dickens character (5) |
| QUEER | Rum - on board, it would be for Dickens' character |
| COVER | A hundred and six balls bowled to fielder (5) |
| SECONDSLIP | Flashes edge to fielder (6,4) |
| SLIP | Small edge goes to fielder (4) |
| LETSLIP | Reveal umpire's call to fielder (3,4) |
| ROTOR | Spinner runs over to fielder at the close |
| HARDTIMES | Difficult days for Dickens to put a name to (4,5) |
| BREAKCOVER | If you do, you will be clearly out when turning ball goes to fielder (5,5) |
| DADDYLONGLEGS | Flier old man's given to fielders |
| BROWNE | Hablot Knight ___, English painter noted for his illustrations for Dickens' novels under the pseudonym Phiz |
| ATALE | First two words for Dickens |
| DAYOF | Agony for Dickens, almost broke when ultimate account's due (3,2,9) |
| LUCIFER | Rising star once a match for Dickens |
| FIZZ | Champagne worked for Dickens, they say |
| OLDNICK | What Newgate is for Dickens (3,4) |
