| CLOSEGRAINED | Unravelling a logic, denser as compressed would you say? (5-7) |
| UNZIP | Open, as compressed files and some jackets |
| MONEYLENDERS | Denser lemony concoction might receive more interest than usual |
| HOLLYWOOD | There's a place for tinsel as Christmas decoration, would you say? |
| MANAGER | 23 7, would you say? (4,7) |
| BANK | 23 7, would you say? (4,7) |
| ALLOVERTHEPLACE | Where is vinegar splashed, would you say? Everywhere, messily (3,4,3,5) |
| MINOR | Young person, one who might work underground, would you say? (5) |
| WOOD | A good place to hide out in, would you say? (4) |
| DARKRED | 19 literature is both this and that, would you say? A shade (4,3) |
| WALLSHAVEEARS | Unravelling a shawl reveals a warning concerning eavesdroppers (5,4,4) |
| OVERWHELM | Prevail on Dark Lady, would you say? (9) |
| KRIS | Weapon that needs ironing, would you say? (4) |
| SPOTON | Bottoms up, would you say? Absolutely right (4-2) |
| RIME | Frost - what did he write, would you say? |
| PAWNSHOP | Uncle's place of business - or Pop's, would you say? (8) |
| DUGOUT | Primitive canoe that has been mined, would you say? (6) |
| BROUGHAM | Horse-drawn carriage cleaner would you say? (8) |
| METTLE | The strong character of an ironman, would you say? (6) |
| RHEA | Large bird's backside would you say? (4) |
