| 1 | True statements in telephone communication discussed (5) |
| 2 | Prudently manage hit with American musical group (7) |
| 3 | Focus of classic log (9) |
| 4 | Entrance to hickory tree-shaded area in sanctuary (6) |
| 5 | Slim pet usually exhibits reason for action (7) |
| 6 | Back-up leaves band (5) |
| 7 | Obliterate space traveler’s little ring (7) |
| 8 | Former spouse and stray collector Edward described in detail (9) |
| 13 | Irish port’s sailors with bottle opener (9) |
| 15 | French general wrapping a female infant’s outfit (9) |
| 17 | “Legs” star stops short, takes a minute (7) |
| 18 | Book section of living quarters owned by Cher (7) |
| 20 | A Brown teacher’s assistant has left for a southern city (7) |
| 21 | Company embracing a vice! (6) |
| 23 | Peg essentially furthers effective means of enforcement (5) |
| 25 | Whiff of sexy Penny’s perfume (5) |