| SIGNAGE | Indications show surprising gains, for example, after recovery (7) |
| SPECTRE | Does it appear to show surprising respect? (7) |
| TWIST | Son, boring buffoon, shows surprising development |
| CONGEAL | For example, after setback, a Liberal joins Tory set (7) |
| ABRIDGE | Cut sailor free, for example, after capsizing |
| ONMERIT | How promotion should be given to miner, after recovery (2,5) |
| PROFITS | Gains for having been given enough tips (7) |
| BALDWIN | After a very close shave, gain for C (7) |
| NESTEGG | Banks of nowhere returned good gains for savings (4,3) |
| TEAURNS | Group briefly announced gains for drinks producers (3-4) |
| PROPHET | Sound gain for oracle (7) |
| ANTONYM | Mr Rupert turns my loss to gain, for instance [7) |
| AGAINST | Be opposed to a gain for Saint (7) |
| LEG | One side for cricketer for example after Larwood's opening (3) |
| TESTPAPER | Try the Guardian, for example, after an exam (4,5) |
| WEDGE | Pack up for example after getting married |
| PINEAPPLE | Delicious, for example, after long tropical fruit (9) |
| WINNIPEG | City's dash, for example after victory (8) |
| URGE | Drive from university rector, for example, after retirement (4) |
| EDGE | Limit shown by journalist, for example, after retirement (4) |
