| VIRULENT | Once bitten, twice shy .... but after the 3rd it's very nasty. (8) |
| JEFFERSONCITY | American state capital named after the 3rd President of the United States (9,4) |
| LETON | Pretend message was sent back after the 3rd of July |
| PROVERB | Saw a little pup, Rover, barking. "Once bitten, twice shy" for instance (7) |
| WARY | Like someone once bitten, twice shy |
| DISC | If fourth character is to appear before third, it's a record (4) |
| FORTH | Scottish river following third, it's said (5) |
| UNGUENT | A silly tune, but after the gunplay it's soothing (7) |
| OVERDUE | Bowling stint anticipated, but after the scheduled time (7) |
| SEALYHAM | The dog is a male, shy but frisky (8) |
| RETIRING | Shy but going to seek the rest (8) |
| IMMODEST | Claim to be shy, but actually the opposite! (8) |
| HORRIBLE | Very nasty, and right on the bone when in a hole (8) |
| COVERTLY | Openly but, after initial crisis, in secret (8) |
| FIENDISH | Very nasty food after fine cocktail (8) |
| TWICESHY | Minced, it's chewy once bitten a so reluctant to try again (5,3) |
| SHY | Great White "Once Bitten Twice ___" |
| FOURTHESTATE | The role of the press could be next after the third scheme (6,6) |
| SCHOOLBOY | Looking cool, shy but odour problem is upon the student (9) |
| OPHELIA | She loves "The Prince", but after work he's endlessly a deceiver (7) |
