| THINKING | As at first, Henry VIII was intellectual (8) |
| LONGHAIRED | Lady Godiva was intellectual (4-6) |
| TILTYARD | A jousting area, such as that where Henry VIII was thrown from his horse in 1536 and nearly died (4,4) |
| TUDOR | Royal house of which Henry VIII was a member (5) |
| CROSSBONES | 8 was once seen over these at sea (10) |
| URBAN | VIII was pope from 1623-44 (5) |
| AKIN | It's related Edward VIII was, briefly |
| ROSE | An accomplished gardener, Edward VIII was especially known for growing this flower |
| TWOANDSIX | 8 was most of 11 a 3 (3,3,3) |
| PROUD | Sticking out for what 8 was said to be (5) |
| YOGIBERRA | Yankees catcher (1946-1963) whose jersey #8 was retired: 2 wds. |
| JOEMORGAN | His #8 was retired by the Cincinnati Reds |
| YOGI | Catcher Berra whose number 8 was retired by the Yankees |
| THE | What 8 was busy with on this day in 1605? (3,9,4) |
| GUNPOWDERPLOT | What 8 was busy with on this day in 1605? (3,9,4) |
| BALTIMORE | US city in which the acclaimed crime drama series The Wire (2002-8) was set (9) |
| SEASONAL | Fashion on sale as at certain periods (8) |
| MEETINGS | Assemblies, as at Ascot? (8) |
| AMBIENCE | Atmosphere, as at a restaurant (8) |
| BRETHREN | Close relations, as at Plymouth (8) |
