| 1 | Actor Richard admitted to large amount of money bet (7) |
| 2 | Goes around catching real monsters (5) |
| 4 | Smashed coed, eating pickle, upchucked (8) |
| 5 | Snobbish university starting to provoke sympathy (6) |
| 6 | Worn out, even taking bit of refreshment (5) |
| 7 | Fix it, holding can for beggar (9) |
| 8 | Doctor mimics clothiers (7) |
| 9 | Alienate some forest rangers (8) |
| 15 | I ski better, ultimately, in brand-new skimpy outfit (9) |
| 17 | Rowdy pal reconsidered what makes cryptics fun? (8) |
| 18 | It might keep things safe for hair (8) |
| 19 | Tear map apart in anger (7) |
| 21 | Fashionable bench, per Rev. Spooner; it's used for breaks? (4,3) |
| 22 | General consumed gold cake (6) |
| 24 | Storied murderer owns British residence (5) |
| 26 | Instrument singer is returning (5) |