| A Poet Laureate perhaps crossing over on a ship |
ABOARD |
| Area final cut short, unfortunately |
ALAS |
| Celebrity's naked? Not half! |
STAR |
| Crime writer succeeded when introducing the ultimate character in Ellery Queen |
SAYERS |
| Detail in a small symbol |
ASSIGN |
| Discover the truth about doctor breaking law |
RUMBLE |
| Distinct in cloudless section |
CLEARCUT |
| Dr No with strange ploy for domination |
MONOPOLY |
| Foolish friar receiving fine, leading very loud mob |
RIFFRAFF |
| Hunter of game given stick |
NIMROD |
| Hurry up, or set point lost |
STEPONIT |
| Landowner taking day off in sanctuary |
LAIR |
| Measure of monarch? |
RULER |
| Ostracise NCO, voted out after cutting guard |
SENDTOCOVENTRY |