| BROACH | Stick from which a number of candlewicks are suspended for dipping; a thatching spar; or, a type of gimlet for tapping casks (6) |
| BUNDLE | A bound collection of something, such as the fasces, rods or sticks from which the term fascism derives (6) |
| WISHBONE | A fowl's forked furcula or "merrythought", named for a custom of two people pulling it apart in blithesome divination as a good luck charm; a divided spar; or, a V-shaped element in a suspension syste |
| ROPEWAYS | Presumably you can skip it on some courses - along the lines of those who are suspended for lifting things! (8) |
| LOOSECHANGE | Coppers are suspended for chasing secretary in Cornish town |
| NUDIST | One without kit frequently found double-dipping a shirt |
| PARAMOUR | Love dipping a sheep into stream (8) |
| FUGUE | From "flight", a contrapuntal composition in which a number of parts/voices enter successively in imitation of each other; or, a psychogenic flight from reality (5) |
| ABACUS | Counting device which consists of a frame holding rods on which a number of beads can be slid back and forth (6) |
| SNUFF | A burnt sooty part of a candlewick; powdered tobacco inhaled through a nostril; a pinch of such; resentment, expressed with a snort; a heeltap; or, any offensive/worthless residue (5) |
| TRIM | The act of snipping a candlewick to prepare it for use; a light haircut to neaten or tidy; a decorative edging; the position of a ship's sails relative to the wind; said vessel's fitness; or, conditio |
| PERMUTATION | One of the ways in which a number of things can be ordered or arranged (11) |
| MEET | An organised event at which a number of races or other athletic contests are held (4) |
| TRACKS | Railway lines; strips from which curtains or spotlights are suspended; or, courses for running or racing (6) |
| FINANCIALYEAR | In which a number of months are accounted for(9,4) |
| MATERIAL | General word for matter such as baize, candlewick, crepe paper, felt, or tweed; songs or jokes comprising a performer's act; or, facts, ideas and notes for use in creating a novel (8) |
| TROUGH | Manger for feeding/watering cattle or horses or for dipping sheep; or, a hollow between wave crests (6) |
| MASTIC | The kind of varnish for a spar or pole, I see |
| DHIR | Who has held on to most number of catches in IPL 2025 till it was suspended for a few days? (4) |
| MARINARA | Sauce delightful for dipping, suitable for spaghetti and perfect for other types of pasta |
