| OGEE | Some twenty-two geese in an S-shaped formation |
| OFUSE | Some twenty-two fuses are serviceable (2,3) |
| OGEES | Twenty-two geese produce S-shaped formations (5) |
| SKEINS | Flocks of wild geese or swans in V-shaped formation in flight (6) |
| SKEIN | Flock of wild geese in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation (5) |
| ASHWEDNESDAY | Son's hot some twenty-four hours after a fast start |
| TYPE | Some twenty per cent work in the office (4) |
| ETHIOP | "...a rich jewel in an ---'s ear": "R&J" |
| BOOBOO | It's a mistake to greet two geese thus! (6) |
| NAVY | Service some twenty vans needing to be overhauled (4) |
| SERPENTINE | Word used to describe a cunning plan, a lake in Hyde Park, a mathematical curve, a river, an S-shaped figure in riding, a track and a wall - all sinuous, twisting or winding, "like a snake" (10) |
| ENSATE | Ten go to sea in a sword-shaped formation (6) |
| DELTA | V-shaped formation found in rivers such as the Ganges (5) |
| DANISHPASTRIES | Sweet rolls is in star-shaped formation (6,8) |
| GEESE | Animals known for flying in a V-shaped formation |
| LEPEW | Pepe ___ (animated skunk who denied being "the problematic Looney Tune" in an "S.N.L." sketch) |
| SEDATES | Calms last two geese with palm fruits (7) |
| YESES | Some Twenty Questions replies |
| OGOSHOGOLLYOGEE | "Hey, wow, an S-shaped molding"? |
| TALON | Nail for an S-shaped moulding (5) |