| INVAIN | Without result or success (2,4) |
| EFFECT | From "accomplish, do, make", word for the result or outcome of an action; or, the impression produced (6) |
| UPSHOT | Word for the last attempt at a hit/target in a round or match of archery, thus conclusion, denouement, end, final result or outcome (6) |
| TROPHY | Cup, say, awarded for victory or success (6) |
| STROKE | Producing no result or effect (6) |
| LOOKIN | Chance of participation or success (4-2) |
| LUSTRE | Brightness from result or Ulster upset (6) |
| SEQUEL | Word for a train of followers originally, later for any follow-up, result or ensuing course of affairs (6) |
| NOHOPERS | Mobile phones or things without any chance or success |
| WASTEONESBREATH | Speak without result |
| OPENENDED | Batted first without result, lacking boundaries (4-5) |
| LOOKINVAIN | Seek without result (4,2,4) |
| TOAST | Tradition of raising a glass and drinking to someone's good health or success; or, browned bread used for canapes, soldiers or bruscetta (5) |
| SPEED | The rate at which something operates or moves; or, an old word for good fortune or success (5) |
| EXHILARATING | "Nothing in life is so ____ as to be shot at without result" (Winston Churchill) |
| RESOUNDING | Thorough or decisive, as in a victory or success (10) |
| REWARDS | Items or honour given in recognition of hard work or success, ... for effort |
| EVENT | Result; or, an incident, meeting, occasion, race or other happening (5) |
| BOFF | Big laugh or success |
| ETHIC | Word after humanist or success |
