| DUNCES | They're capped, but not for brilliance (6) |
| DUNCE | He's capped, but not for brilliance |
| PROPERNOUNS | They're capped at the front |
| KNEES | They're capped above two feet |
| GLITTERATI | A portmanteau that blends a word for brilliance, sparkle and splendour with one for the learned/lettered, to describe the beautiful people, fashionable elite or smart set (10) |
| SPLENDOUR | Make no contribution in drive for brilliance |
| ECLAT | Applause for brilliance of display |
| SHEEN | From "beautiful, white horse", a word for brilliance; lustre; glistening or splendid attire; or, a thin slick of oil (5) |
| BRIDLE | What's for horse but not for groom, we understand |
| SPIRES | Tall narrow buildings bring on sweats - but not for everyone (6) |
| SECOND | A supporter, but not for long (6) |
| MINUTE | Small, but not for long (6) |
| THRONE | A fancy seat but not for her! (6) |
| OCELOT | 17 in another clue too, but not for anyone to see (6) |
| MOMENT | A medical officer led soldiers, at last, but not for long (6) |
| XRATED | Extra special day but not for children (1-5) |
| REHEAR | Try but not for the first time |
| SHOWUP | Arrive, but not for a showdown! (4,2) |
| RANSOM | Free, but not for free |
| POPLAR | Part of London well-liked, but not for top people |
