| ANGELIC | Though in a gang, Eli could be innocent. (7) |
| VERDICT | Could be innocent or guilty (7) |
| STEAMER | A duck that flaps its wings like the paddle wheels of a vapour-powered boat of the same name; a utensil for cooking food using a moist-heat method; a soft-shell clam; or, a robber operating in a gang |
| RETOUCH | Improve, though in a negative way, perhaps (7) |
| BUNDLED | Tied or rolled up together as though in a parcel (7) |
| BRIGAND | Highway robber had his outfit in a gang (7) |
| CLEARED | King captured in December revolution is shown to be innocent (7) |
| SINLESS | Sister pocketing damaged lens may be innocent (7) |
| EASTERN | It could be nearest, though in Beijing, possibly |
| STAGGER | Walk as though in danger of falling (7) |
| NOTABLY | Famously, though in far from fit fashion (7) |
| PROTEST | Object, though in favour of cricket match (7) |
| CHAINED | Can hide though in fetters (7) |
| PROFANE | Desecrate, though in favour of having church (7) |
| BORUOGH | This school, though in Croydon, is named for the neighbouring suburb: ....... Girls' High School (7) |
| AMOK | All right in the morning, though in a frenzy (4) |
| EVINCE | Indicate even briefly in charge though in a mess (6) |
| ABSTEMIOUS | I mess about, though in a way that's restrained |
| VENAL | Corrupt - though in a minor way when I get involved (5) |
| LIGHTHOUSE | Navigational aid lies though in a muddle (10) |
