| SUCKERPUNCH | Unexpected blow, or refreshment at a party for Dracula? |
| BREAK | A pause for rest or refreshment; a fracture; the start of a horse race; the opening shot in snooker that scatters the balls; or, a golden opportunity (5) |
| EGGNOG | Refreshment at a Christmas party |
| PUNCHBOWL | Where you might find refreshment at a soiree, bash, ball (9) |
| MIKADO | Loss of a pound from drink at a party for the emperor (6) |
| HEADON | Nasty sort of collision at a party for women only outside (4-2) |
| PAVILION | Building at a cricket ground for changing or refreshments; or, a tent resembling a cross between a marquee and a gazebo (8) |
| BOUNCE | Imitative word for a heavy blow or thump originally, later a jump, leap or spring; the recoil of an object, such as a ball; bluster, confidence or swagger; a boom; a lie; vitality or zip; or, body and |
| STROKE | A rub or smooth with one's hand; a blow or hit of something such as a golf/tennis ball; or, a linear mark made with a paintbrush or a pen (6) |
| BASH | A heavy blow or biff; a dent; a blast or party; or, a crack at something (4) |
| FINISHER | A concluding drink or event; a craftsperson who perfects and applies the ultimate touches; a scorer; a racer who crosses the end line; a KO blow; or, a coup de grace (8) |
| LEATHERNECK | Marine, or impediment for Dracula? |
| ALLNIGHTER | Party option for Dracula? (10) |
| LUMPSUCKER | Mass for Dracula? That's fishy! (10) |
| YOUNGBLOOD | Fresh new victims for Dracula? (5,5) |
| BLOODCOUNT | Medical analysis requested for Dracula? (5,5) |
| DENT | A depression, ding or dip in a surface caused by a blow; or, any negative effect, such as a reduction in money or resources (4) |
| KNOCK | A rap at a door; a blow or setback; an unfavourable criticism; or, a batter's innings in cricket (5) |
| CHOP | A barter or exchange; a change in direction, as in the wind; a downward blow; or, a slice of lamb or pork (4) |
| CLOUT | A rag or patch; a garment; a metal plate; a heavy blow or cuff; or, power (5) |
