| IFSO | In which event is female entering ring? (2,2) |
| LONGJUMP | Bob Beamon and Mike Powell excelled in which event? (4,4) |
| TIMEFRAME | Issue over plan in which event should occur (9) |
| GROUNDHOGDAY | Situation in which events are continually repeated (9,3) |
| VENERATES | Respects in which events are contrived |
| RULEOFLAW | State of order in which events conform to legal requirements (4,2,3) |
| DRESSAGE | In equestrianism, which event tests the horse's obedience? (8) |
| HAIFA | Outstanding female entering hot area in Israeli city (5) |
| ELISA | Female entering chapel is amazed (5) |
| GOOSEFAIR | Which event of medieval origin takes place in Nottingham every October? (5,4) |
| LIVEAID | Which event was billed as "the Global Jukebox"? (4,3) |
| SETTING | Word meaning both 'backdrop against which event takes place' and 'solidifying' |
| INTHELONGRUN | Which event a marathoner will participate finally? (2,3,4,3) |
| LETTERBOX | Say: "Don't stop her entering ring or pillar?" (6,3) |
| SUM | Cumulative effect of wrestling without entering ring |
| GROWNUP | Fully-developed opponents entering ring |
| ORDINAL | Perhaps first or second of animals entering ring |
| ORTHODOX | Though entering ring road, steer straight |
| LOCATION | Spot circus performer entering ring with whip |
| CHIMPANZEE | Man's relation sees short German fighter entering ring |
