| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ANTEUP | Poker request, and a literal hint to what's hidden in the answers to the starred clues |
| YOURATTENTIONPLEASE | Start of an announcement ... or a hint to what's hidden in the answers to the six starred clues |
| BEONTHEBALL | Demonstrate effectiveness, and a literal hint to the puzzle theme found in the answers to starred clues |
| COLDHEARTED | Unemotional, and a hint to the hidden word in the answers to starred clues |
| LOVEISALLAROUND | 1968 Troggs Top 10 hit, and a hint to the hidden puzzle theme in the answers to starred clues |
| MIDDLEEAR | Site of the hammer, anvil and stirrup ... and a hint to the hidden word in the answers to starred clues |
