| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Promotional function, one covering avoidance | The Telegraph Cryptic | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 'Better than cure', as the saying goes (10) | ||
| Safeguard damaged nerve point (10) | ||
| Effective hindrance (10) | ||
| Avoidance | The Telegraph Quick | 25 Sep 2018 |
| It follows fire | ||
| An ounce of this is worth the alternative |