| SAFETYMATCH | The striker uses this with some security (6,5) |
| HAMMER | What the striker uses when he's working! (6) |
| STEWARDS | Dress up at last, with some security staff (8) |
| LAUGHINGGAS | Dentist uses this number, gashing a lug in error (8,3) |
| FIDDLESTICK | Violinist uses this endless nonsense (11) |
| KITCHENWARE | Chef uses this equipment when at work in charge (11) |
| MUMSTHEWORD | Don't say anything when parent's article uses this expression |
| THREAD | Use this with a sewing needle (6) |
| ANCHOR | Charon arranged to use this with his boat (6) |
| CIGARETTEPAPER | You use this, with loose tobacco, to 'roll your own' (9,5) |
| CRICKETBAT | A couple of flyers that striker uses when dispatching deliveries (7,3) |
| SUPER | Outstanding starting striker uses gym, right? |
| EXPRESS | & 23. Urgent letter for the striker to deal with? (7-8) |
| PITCHER | Baseball player who throws the ball at the striker (7) |
| RYEBREAD | Dry, needing a beer badly? Then use this with salt beef (3,5) |
| FOOTBALLCLUB | Pay the bill, dance on the striker ___ and get a kick out of it! (8,4) |
| BEATER | Rebate available for the striker (6) |
| INCREASE | Where the striker stands for more pay (8) |
| SERVICE | What the striker receives in church? (7) |
| TESTMATCH | International game in which the striker is on trial? (4-5) |
