| SECRETIVE | Little time to be impatient without initially seeming unforthcoming |
| CHAMPATTHEBIT | Winner that I bet is disposed to be impatient (5,2,3,3) |
| ERADICATE | Kill time then prescribe little time's to be wasted |
| PETER | An aristocrat had little time to be safe, commonly (5) |
| INTENDANT | Like the PM, fellow with little time to be an administrator |
| COHERENT | Criminal pinching present, with little time to be sensible (8) |
| TUTORED | Toured about, having little time to be coached (7) |
| MOVEMENT | Little time to be occupied with very English activity (8) |
| IMITATE | A friend took a little time to be like him (7) |
| TRAPPED | Was caught out, having little time to be criticised (7) |
| ASTOUNDING | Advanced plumbing needs little time to be installed a amazing (10) |
| TEMPTING | When working as a casual, had little time to be appealing (8) |
| DILIGENT | Dig up on line, having little time to be industrious (8) |
| CUMBERSOME | Arrive without dark pigment, initially seeming awkward (10) |
| CASHDESK | Where to pay VAT without initially having done enough sales |
| COUNTTHEHOURS | Be impatient for time to pass (5,3,5) |
| SWITCH | Change, and be impatient to be on the way |
| COUNTTHEDAYS | Be impatient for time to pass (5,3,4) |
| SORDID | Base, initially seeming old, rather, was suitable |
| SHOE | Initially seeming happy on expedition, one going on foot (4) |
