| SICK | Word meaning unwell which in 21st Century vernacular now also means 'very good' (4) |
| ILL | Another word meaning unwell (3) |
| TOUCHEDOFF | Felt unwell, which triggered things (7,3) |
| THERESA | Forename of at least two female ministers in 21st-century Conservative governments |
| AKI | Finnish racer who founded one of the most successful teams in 21st century racing. (3,3) |
| AJO | Finnish racer who founded one of the most successful teams in 21st century racing. (3,3) |
| UBER | Means 'above and beyond' in German, but is now also associated with a ride-hailing service |
| SPAR | Which word meaning a thick strong pole on a ship also means to practise boxing? (4) |
| THEY | Plural pronoun, now also used as a gender-neutral substitute for 'she' or 'he' (4) |
| SPUD | Book title by John van der Ruit (now also a movie) (4) |
| WARM | Word for a somewhat moderate heat that also means friendly/kind (4) |
| TOAD | A natterjack or related batrachian whose Latin name, Bufo, also means black tincture in alchemy (4) |
| IOTA | It's Greek and means very little to us (4) |
| WISP | If the shallow end is the deep end, it means very little! (4) |
| HAZE | A word for thick fog, thin mist, lack of definition, obscurity of perception or a state of confusion that also means to bully, rag, vex with excess work or subject to horseplay (4) |
| ROSY | An old-fashioned word for wine that also means blushing, bright, hopeful or promising; abounding in flowers such as floribundas; pinkish or reddish, like said blooms; or, having a healthy glowing comp |
| EVEN | Old or poetic word for the close of the day that also means balanced, calm, equal, fair, flat or uniform (4) |
| ATOM | A cat means very little (4) |
| BRUT | What, on sparkling wine, means "very dry"? (4) |
| MAHI | Hawaiian for "strong," which, when doubled, means "very strong" |
