| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| CONTEMPLATED | Expected | |
| AWAITED | Expected | |
| ANTICIPATED | Expected | |
| DUE | Expected | |
| ETA | Hour expected | |
| UNDERDOG | Expected loser | |
| SOONER | Quicker than expected | |
| IN UTERO | Expected routine? Not exactly | |
| SUBDUE | Overpower U-boat before expected | |
| OVERACHIEVE | Perform better than expected | |
| LATED | After the expected time | |
| BELATED | After the expected time | |
| UNHOPED | Not hoped or expected. | |
| CEASE | End in Venice, as expected | |
| PHOTOS | Expected outcome when someone snaps? | |
| INOPINATE | Not expected or looked for. | |
| INOPINABLE | Not to be expected; inconceivable. | |
| AGONISE | Some dragon is expected to suffer | |
| RAISE | Sandra is expected to hold lift | |
| ERASE | Completely remove from power as expected | |
| UNDERTAKINGS | Ventures to disclose below-expected retail revenue | |
| FEE | Wolfe expected partial payment for services | |
| OVERDUE | Not done by the expected time | |
| UNEXPECTED | Not expected; coming without warning; sudden. | |
| INEXPECTABLE | Not to be expected or anticipated. | |