Crossword Clue:

Shelf prop or a hint to both parts of the answers to the six starred clues

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOOKENDShelf prop ... or a hint to both parts of the answers to the six starred clues
DOUBLETAKESurprised reaction ... or a hint to what can precede both halves of the answers to the starred clues
TIESBinds ... or a hint to the starts of the answers to the six starred clues
YOURATTENTIONPLEASEStart of an announcement ... or a hint to what's hidden in the answers to the six starred clues
MINCEMEATPie filling ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues?
NOFLYZONERestricted space ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues
COVERTOPSSpy activities ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues
MPSAWOL chasers ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues
ANIMALMAGNETISMSex appeal ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues
ALTEREDSTATES1980 sci-fi thriller ... or a hint to the answers to the six starred clues
THERESNOWHERETOGOBUTUPOptimist's phrase under adverse circumstances ... or a hint to completing the answers to the six starred clues