| EXHILARATE | Thrill created by old lover, a real hit when reunited (10) |
| BUZZ | Thrill created by half-visible predatory birds (4) |
| PUNCH | Drink with a real hit (5) |
| HARRIETWALTER | Little time for lead in Hollywood, Merry War her real hit (7,6) |
| MOTORWAYEXIT | Unfortunately, I'm too warty to impress old lover, a turn-off (8,4) |
| EXONERATE | Absolve old lover (a judge!) (9) |
| EXALT | Old lover, a lieutenant, gives lift |
| AFICIONADO | From lover, a heartless lie leads to trouble (10) |
| THIRDPARTY | Cover band is after new hit when on the road |
| THEBIGTIME | Many are hits when they hit it |
| OPENING | Opportunity created by old writer in Greek capital (7) |
| EMANATION | Aura created by old lady in European country (9) |
| EXPLANATIONS | Clarifying statements by old lover and pal moving to places in Europe (12) |
| RIFLEMAN | Soldier runs, if pursued by old lover (8) |
| LOTHARIO | Hotel in Rialto run by old lover (8) |
| EXHORTATION | Strong advice that ultimately is accepted by old lover of Emma H |
| LIEGEMAN | Person showing loyalty - one, say, to be embraced by old lover |
| EXECUTE | Accomplish first of exercises being cuddled by old lover? Sweet! (7) |
| BULLY | From old Dutch for "lover", a word for a darling, sweetheart or male chum originally, later a ruffian, overbearing thug or tormentor (5) |
| HUNCH | Suspicion created by old German church |
