| NOOSES | Soon, Edward was prepared for dispatch (6) |
| ROYCES | So sorry cell was prepared for limousines (5,6) |
| PACKUP | Stop preparing for dispatch? (4,2) |
| LIFTED | Raised the pound, if Edward was after it (6) |
| RIOTED | Making port, Edward was very boisterous (6) |
| RATTED | That deserter Edward was treacherous (6) |
| NARKED | Informer Edward was irritated (6) |
| DIETED | Edward was made late and lost weight (6) |
| FAILED | One in the river Edward was unsuccessful (6) |
| ANDREW | The warden was prepared to see Mr Marr of the BBC (6) |
| DESERTWARFARE | Free-trader was prepared for change in the campaign over North Africa for example (6,7) |
| ROLLS | So sorry cell was prepared for limousines (5,6) |
| DRESSER | A kitchen sideboard for crockery; a table upon which food/meat was prepared for use; a lady's maid; or, a theatre's wardrobe assistant, helping actors with costume changes (7) |
| SEASCOUT | Presumably he was prepared for his main tasks (3,5) |
| INASWOON | Onion was prepared for fainting (2,1,5) |
| SPAGHETTI | In the past GI was prepared for such food (9) |
| SKEWERED | Criticised the way food was prepared for barbecue |
| CONSIGN | Study bill for dispatch (7) |
| HASTE | Bears note for dispatch (5) |
| TUMBRIL | Carton sent for dispatch by this carrier (7) |
