| A convict turned up for the festivity |
GALA |
| Army retreat, then change direction to do this |
ATTACK |
| Band that breaks up? |
STRAP |
| Cadet due for promotion, having been taught well |
EDUCATED |
| Distressing twitch about to irritate |
TRAGIC |
| Employed you and me and another chap |
USED |
| Enter the office uninvited? |
USURP |
| Failing to become a deputy |
VICE |
| Finish second best |
STOP |
| Foolhardy rascal can show concern |
DEVILMAYCARE |
| Foreign office desk? |
BUREAU |
| Girl was about to enter without warning |
UNAWARES |
| Good man gets a warning to say nothing and hide away |
STASH |
| He sent a cable setting out financial position |
BALANCESHEET |
| He will shortly ring -- for your reply |
HELLO |
| Indisposed star can't perform |
TRANSACT |