| FIRST | Like this clue vis-a-vis the other Across clues |
| LAST | Like this clue vis-a-vis the other Across clues |
| ANAGRAM | Each asterisked clue vis-a-vis its answer |
| DEEPER | Like the diving end of a pool vis-a-vis the other end |
| OLDER | Like the firstborn vis-a-vis the other children |
| CROSSSTREET | Hollywood or Vine, vis-a-vis the other |
| COIN | Criminal pockets 1, 15, or what's in all the other across solutions (4) |
| CRYPTICCLUE | Set piece - it's spelt out, as you can hear, in the other across solutions (apart from 23) (7,4) |
| HIDDEN | Art to be found in certain puzzles - and in the other across solutions (6,8) |
| PICTURES | Art to be found in certain puzzles - and in the other across solutions (6,8) |
| END | This clue, for the list of Across clues |
| OPTIMIST | One who identifies with the answers to the starred Across clues |
| CUT | With the circled letters, a hint to solving seven Across clues |
| ANTEPENULTIMATE | Neaten up metal - it needs recasting, like this across clue |
| LOVEISALLAROUND | Song by the Troggs, and a hint to part of eight other Across answers |
| INSIDEINFO | Scoop, and a clue to five other Across answers |
| MOBILEAPP | Software for your phone, and a clue to four other Across answers |
| OPPOSITENUMBERS | Rivals doing the same job? They may confront each other across the street |
| ECHOEY | Like like like this clue clue clue ... |
| DROPTHEBALL | Lose focus, and a visual hint to solving seven Across clues and a literal hint to seven Down answers |
