| VIBRAHARP | Six have support but keep on about this instrument (9) |
| HARP | 18 would go on and on about this instrument (4) |
| PERSEVERE | Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9) |
| DEMOTE | Bump down but keep on |
| TRIER | Almost seen to retire but keeps on going nonetheless |
| OCTANT | Act not about this instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body |
| RESOURCED | Provided support, but surly about cutting grass (9) |
| TEENAGERS | Say, youngsters have support, trouble's overcoming hesitation (9) |
| NEEDLEGUN | Sharp shooter born to have support in horse |
| SQUARECUT | Crouch keeps on about top-class shot at Old Trafford? (6,3) |
| SOLDIERON | Quickly holding hands, about to fail, but keep going |
| HOLDTIGHT | Stay under the influence, but keep a firm grip on it (4,5) |
| RELATIONS | Make connections, but keep them in the family (9) |
| TELLNOONE | Folk hero to appear on Top of the Pops - but keep shtoom! (4,2,3) |
| DROPALINE | Go fishing, but keep in touch |
| ITSASTART | 'That's great, but keep going' |
| SMELLARAT | Suspect trickery and stream out, but keep everybody back (5,1,3) |
| TAKEISSUE | Complain but keep the kids (4,5) |
| RESTRAINS | Wayward saint errs but keeps in check (9) |
| INSIST | It is about sins and the way you keep on about them (6) |
