| BERMUDA | ___ shorts, close-fitting ones that reach almost to the knees (7) |
| LONGJUMPER | Athlete reaching almost to the knees? (4,6) |
| BERMUDASHORTS | Formal trousers reaching almost to the knee (7,6) |
| DOUBLET | A short close-fitting padded jacket from the 14th to 17th centuries (7) |
| JERKINS | Men's short, close-fitting jackets, often sleeveless, that were worn four centuries ago (7) |
| LEOTARD | Which close-fitting one-piece garment is worn by acrobats, dancers, etc (7) |
| UNITARD | A close-fitting one-piece garment (7) |
| CATSUIT | A close-fitting one-piece garment, combining trousers and top, usually worn by women |
| SHINDIG | Some rush indignantly to the knees-up (7) |
| SEQUOIA | Either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet. |
| DRIPTIP | It helps water run off, run almost to the top in swimming excursion |
| PROVISO | Rider favouring face guard almost to the end |
| NESTING | Fitting one inside the other |
| SEMIPRO | Almost to the big leagues |
| CAPTION | Deception keeps fitting one legend |
| LAP | Front of the body from the waist to the knees of a sitting person |
| BODYSUIT | A close-fitting one-piece garment for women (8) |
| MINI | Skirt that doesn't go down to the knees |
| MONKEYJACKET | Short, close-fitting coat (6-6) |
| SHRUG | Short close-fitting cardigan (5) |
