| SETTERS | Sun perhaps initially seductive for compilers |
| IMPENITENCE | No apologies for compiler's change involving 1 and 10 (11) |
| PLAICE | Fish for compiler in situ (6) |
| COMEBACK | Renewed success for compiler with degree stuffing bird (8) |
| BOOMERANGING | With recoil, show contempt for compiler on the prowl (12) |
| ISP | What's needed to surf in Scarborough, perhaps, initially (3) |
| EASTERN | Chinese, perhaps, initially edging towards rear of ship |
| FAIRGROUND | Scary ride here perhaps, initially from sky landing on earth |
| LIZARD | Chameleon, perhaps, initially like chamois |
| COLLIDER | Pass learner driver, perhaps, initially missing accelerator |
| DARKBROWNIS | Seductress' assets, perhaps initially |
| LOYAL | Patriotic prince perhaps initially changing sides (5) |
| NUTMEG | Spice Girl Hazel perhaps initially (6) |
| GLASS | Flute perhaps initially given a miss (5) |
| ELATION | Mother-in-law perhaps initially disappearing -- joy! (7) |
| HANDCARS | Pass saloon, perhaps, initially towing two-wheeled vehicle (8) |
| UPGOING | Mounting unease, perhaps initially: condition of course attached (7) |
| NCO | In company with a sergeant, perhaps initially? |
| GOAT | Billy - perhaps initially the best ever (4) |
| ROWER | Redgrave perhaps initially receives Oscar with sign of hesitation (5) |
