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That leaves 4 and 6, I'll give the answers in a bit Bernie if no one else volunteers them.

joblessness

Could it be jugular?

Both correct, well done.

Thanks ixion enjoyed it, I got the Job bit in my clue but guessed the rest. Your explanation welcome as usual please.

Andy

Andy, have you been away? Haven't seen your name for a few days!

Hi Bernie. I've been around but, re the Mail, you're too quick for me, so I've been taking a back seat. All the best for the new year. Andy

I wish! Happy new year to you, and everyone else on this site.

Thanks for having a go everyone, to sum up....


1.(Jon queues) up(anagrind) for a shapely girl(9)

JUNOESQUE

2.Shipwreck aftermath....aliens kept in jelly(6)

J-et's-AM

3.Gay in a way, with blithe spirit(8)

JO-VIA-LLY

4.Prison(jug) first, Unburdened Later, And Rope [about the neck](7)

JUGULAR(Chambers, relating to the neck)

5.Only(just) valid(just) on gravy(jus) t[rain] in dry weather?(4)

JUST

6.Patient one(Job) losing(less) the head,(ness) this isn't(read as IS NOT) working(11)

JOBLESSNESS

7.Rabbit(jabber) leading cow back(woc) to the herd,(ky=cows) nonsense!(11)

JABBERWOCKY



[It's impossible to explain] unhappy(anagrind) endings
(7)

MYSTERY

Thanks again for playing, have a great New Year!

ixion

Thanks again ixion.