| SHOWUP | Arrive, but not for a showdown! |
| AUREVOIR | See you when you arrive, but not first off (2,6) |
| STRAPPEDONGUNS | Got ready for a showdown |
| NOON | Time for a showdown |
| SATIN | It's glossy for a tailor but not for a painter |
| FIFI | Classic name for a poodle, but not for a German Shepherd |
| OFFDRIVE | Good stroke for a cricketer, but not for a golfer (3-5) |
| ICEFREE | Good for a port to be so but not for a gin and tonic (3-4) |
| SHORTAGE | A deficiency, but not for a long time (8) |
| REMIT | Pay a redhead, but not for a good time! (5) |
| UPRIGHTPIANO | University hoping a trip can be arranged but not for a grand |
| DINOSAUR | Ancient creature Is around, in a way, but not for a very long time (8) |
| LATER | Dead right, but not for a while |
| TOPE | The highest note, but not for a bass! (4) |
| LONGING | Thirsty, but not for a short gin cocktail! (7) |
| MANHUNT | Organised search but not for a female? (7) |
| ALLAY | Relieve everyone, but not for a whole day! (5) |
| AGAINSTTHEGRAIN | Out of character, but not for a malt whisky drinker (7,3,5) |
| INTHELONGRUN | Entering the marathon, but not for a while (2,3,4,3) |
| MOUNTSINAI | Moses had 2 tablets here, but not for a headache! (5,5) |
