| BRADY | Karren -, author of the novels United and Trophy Wives (5) |
| AYEAR | Words that follow Give It to give the title of a Karren Brady show (1/1) |
| TOPDRAWER | Bringing back prize and trophy at the highest level |
| TRIUMPH | Which make of British motorcycle has models Bonneville, Trident and Trophy? (7) |
| POST | Trophy wives ultimately accepted job (4) |
| AKERMAN | "Childrens Hospital" and "Trophy Wife" star Malin |
| MOUNTFORD | The Apprentice adviser who was replaced by Karren Brady in 2009 (8,9) |
| MARGARET | The Apprentice adviser who was replaced by Karren Brady in 2009 (8,9) |
| PAULPESCHISOLIDO | Former Canadian international footballer who married Karren Brady in 1995 |
| KARREN | And 6 Down Former MD of Birmingham City FC who became Karren (6, 5) |
| SPALL | Timothy _, star of the films The Damned United and Mr. Turner (5) |
| OSHEA | John -, former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender who served as interim manager of the latter in 2024 (5) |
| HARTE | Ian ..... , Leeds United, Carlisle United and Republic of Ireland left back (5) |
| KEANE | Roy, Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder (5) |
| TUDOR | John ___, Coventry City, Sheffield United and Newcastle United forward (5) |
| BATTY | David ....., Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United and England midfielder (5) |
| DEANE | Brian ....., Sheffield United and Leeds United striker (5) |
| DENIS | ..... Irwin, Leeds United, Manchester United and Wolves full back (5) |
| TEDDY | ..... Sheringham, Spurs, Manchester United, West Ham United and England striker (5) |
| SPEED | Gary ___, Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Wales midfielder (5) |