| SQUAWK | Raucous cry of a jay, parrot etc; a complaint; or, a transponder code (6) |
| SQUAWKS | Raucous cries of parrots or other birds; loud complaints; or, transponder codes of aircraft (7) |
| PETCOALITION | Strategic alliance of poodles, Persians, parrots, etc.? |
| HOOT | Raucous cry of a member of parliament? |
| WELLITSOCTOBERAGAIN | Start of a Jay Leno quip |
| UTAG | RTA transponder (1-3) |
| ETAG | RTA transponder (1-3) |
| SNATCH | A swift act or thing, such as a hasty grab or catch; a kidnapping or theft; a quick bite to eat; a brief spell of exertion, sleep, time etc; a fragment of a song or a talk; or, a quibble (6) |
| MATTER | A gas, liquid, solid or other basic structural component of the universe with a mass and volume; the subject of speech, thought, writing etc; a thing of consequence; or, a concern (6) |
| UPHOLD | Confirm, agree with (a complaint or claim) (6) |
| PACKET | A wrapper for biscuits, crisps, sweets etc; a datagram sent over a network; a boat for carrying mail or passengers; or, a "king's ransom" (6) |
| SETTER | A spy; an enticer of victims for sharpers, swindlers etc; a gun dog trained to indicate the site of quarry; or, a composer, compositor, crossword compiler, typographer or other arranger of music, type |
| CASHEW | With a raucous cry, she goes in to get the nut (6) |
| HADEDA | Ibis native to sub-Saharan Africa - known for its raucous cry (6) |
| SHAKER | A dredger for sprinkling flour, sugar etc; a container in which to mix cocktails; or, a person who wields power or makes things happen (6) |
| TENACE | In bridge, whist etc, a pair of high cards ranking above and below a card held by an opponent, e.g. a jack and a king (6) |
| NIGGLE | A petty complaint or criticism (6) |
| ONEOFF | Something done or made etc a single time; or, a unique person (3-3) |
| ROUND | A circular biscuit, piece of dough/ pastry etc; a slice of bread or one sandwich; a dance in a ring; a series of calls made by a doctor or a postie; or, an outburst of applause (5) |
| GROUSE | Complaint, or game bird (6) |
