Crossword Clue:

to trust to place confidence in

AnswerCrossword Clue
UPWINDGood place to be, in relation to a sewage plant
KARAOKESCREENOne place to follow the object named in the circled letters (reading left to right)
PIANISSIMOMusical direction, and a hint to the quiet meetings taking place in the answers to starred clues
SWEARBYPlace great confidence in
DEPENDONPlace trust in
ESCROWPlace in trust
DEPENDPlace trust in (with "on")