| DIVORCE | Absurdly cried out 'Five nil' by way of a split |
| SHAKE | To show fear, ruler cried out (5) |
| JUROR | One boxed in in French mountains cried out (5) |
| ENDING | A termination or completion by way of a conclusion of a book, denouement of a play, extremity of a nerve or final part/syllable of a word (6) |
| AMORALLY | In a bad way: a medical officer wants Nil By Mouth (8) |
| VINDICATE | Point out five first clear of blame (9) |
| BACKING | Support at the rear or by way of a body of helpers, facing, funding, lining, mounting, musical accompaniment or stiffening; or, a counter-clockwise change of wind (7) |
| HOLOGRAM | 3D image made by means of interference between two parts of a split laser beam (8) |
| AVOWED | Maintained a five-nil lead with United (6) |
| OVA | A five-nil reverse that may be scrambled (3) |
| AVOIDANCE | Five-nil, with one intercepting a ball and sidestepping (9) |
| AVOW | Affirm a five-nil winning start |
| BRAVO | Five nil? Supporter begins to give a cheer |
| STARVE | Look out, five have to go without food (6) |
| TVSET | Receiver to test out five (2,3) |
| EVICT | Throw out five, incite trouble (5) |
| LAYETTE | Word for a box or drawer first, later said coffer's contents by way of a newborn baby's complete outfit of accessories, bedding and clothing (7) |
| LIBYAN | North African gets nil, by a fluke (6) |
| OLDMAN | Gary, actor and director of the film Nil By Mouth (6) |
| ORAL | Artist having starter of lamb after nil by mouth |
