| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County heads first for the chop (13) | ||
| English county, home to the highest village in Britain (13) | ||
| English county containing Stoke-onTrent and Burton upon Trent (13) | ||
| Landlocked UK county (13) | ||
| County stick with old ways to employ | The Times Cryptic | 20 Jun 2022 |
| English county | The Telegraph Quick | 01 Mar 2021 |
| Doctor heads first for part of the Midlands | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Dec 2019 |
| Saint provides charter for county | ||
| Saint provides charter for county | ||
| English china |