| HEADSOFF | Starts journey on execution orders, especially at the pass (5,3) |
| PARTERRE | Deviate on execution, primarily at section seen at the front of flower garden (8) |
| NOOSE | Rope going up without delay on execution's beginning? |
| RYAN | Governor who has placed a moratorium on executions |
| ENSUE | Follow in order; especially in immediate succession. (5) |
| DECREENISI | A provisional order, especially in divorce proceedings, which will later be made absolute (6,4) |
| IRELANDS | Anthem sung especially at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (8,4) |
| ASTRAGAL | A semicircular moulding, especially at the top or bottom of a column |
| ZEROHOUR | A critical time, especially at the start of a military action (4,4) |
| HEADINTO | Start journey being enthusiastic about following chief |
| SETFORTH | Start journey determined to go over river (3,5) |
| OVERTURE | The pass, it is clear, rue bungling (8) |
| TUCKSHOP | Plastic surgery found at school? Yes, especially at lunchtime (8) |
| YARMULKE | A skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer). |
| UPPERCUT | A swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin) (8) |
| FOGBANKS | Dense clouds of water droplets, especially at sea (3,5) |
| RAREFIED | Of air (especially at high altitudes), having a lower than normal density (8) |
| INCISOR | A cutting tooth, especially at the front of the mouth (7) |
| FIELDDAY | An outing devoted to militaristic displays/manoeuvres, nature study, sport or other outdoor activity; or, any time of great success or enjoyment, especially at others' expense (5,3) |
| SERVICE | chef's shout at "the pass" |
