| RESOLVES | Settles, finds a solution to |
| COLONIALIST | One trying to settle finds oscillation disruptive |
| WORKSOUT | Finds a solution when the factory is on strike (5,3) |
| RESOLVED | Found a solution to revolutionary embracing answer (8) |
| ANSWER | A solution to a crossword clue, dilemma or problem, for example; or, a response to a question (6) |
| NOTRESOLVING | Failing to make a decision or find a solution to a problem (3,9) |
| CURE | A panacea/remedy; restoration to health; or, a solution to a problem (4) |
| ANSWERABLE | Subject to there being a solution to it (10) |
| SUNGLASSES | A solution to a glaring problem? |
| SOLVE | Find a solution to a mystery (5) |
| OFFERED | Proposed as a solution to a problem |
| RESOLVE | Find a solution to a problem; determination (7) |
| ONTRACK | Likely to achieve a solution to crank's letters (2,5) |
| ACHARLIEBROWNCHRISTMAS | A seasonal cartoon in which Lucy suggests play direction as a solution to depression |
| SOLAR | 2010 Ian McEwan novel about a Nobel laureate pursuing a solution to climate change |
| SOLVENT | Able to pay debts and find a solution to empty nest (7) |
| ARNICA | A nurse is concocting aromatics, principally for a solution to treat bruises (6) |
| STAGEFRIGHT | Dramatic problem gets a solution to loud claim (5,6) |
| SORTEDOUT | Found a solution to detours set up incorrectly (6,3) |
| RATIONALE | Underlying principle that's a solution to drink problem? (9) |