| HEALTHCARE | Well, being in Wellington for instance, by the sound of it, for half of them takes maintenance (6,4) |
| OIL | Does an engine use none of it for half a mile? (3) |
| TWOS | Counting by them takes half the time |
| CHANNELS | Changing them takes little effort |
| OBELISK | Strange bloke admits one society in Wellington, for instance, is looked up to in Dublin (7) |
| GENERAL | It's customary in Wellington for instance |
| SCHEME | Plan for half of them in school, European (6) |
| TOTEM | A pole for half of them going after the child (5) |
| EMMY | TV award for half of them associated with me (4) |
| LEDERHOSEN | The chief was squirted by the sound of it. For wearing these pants? (10) |
| HANDICRAFT | Useful vessel, by the sound of it, for domestic activity (10) |
| GRASSROOTS | Inform about road options, by the sound of it, for ordinary people |
| SCOTCHEGGS | Items of food and drink, for instance, by empty garages |
| LEADASTRAY | Corrupt deal arranged, for instance, by carrier (4,6) |
| PASTASALAD | Summer-time dish is finished, for instance, by a young boy (5,5) |
| DEVILS | & 25ac A demon's look by the sound of it for the movie (6,4) |
| CYGNET | Type of ring, by the sound of it, for an aquatic bird (6) |
| OPTICS | Work on getting marks of approval, by the sound of it, for appearances |
| INSIDER | Favourite drink by the sound of it for one familiar with company dealings? (7) |
| JIM | Put stone on after fitness session, by the sound of it, for 80s 8Dn (3,7) |
