| ACTSPHONY | We can tell the boss's assistant is a - because he always |
| SYCOPHANT | We can tell the boss's assistant is a because he always (with 87-Across) |
| CLAM | Q: "Why wouldn't the ___ share his treasure?" A: "Because he was a little shellfish!" |
| BRIDEGROOM | Bachelor with fair feature to smarten up - because he's this (10) |
| BEE | Q: Why is a flower like the letter A? A: Because a ___ goes after it |
| PAGETURNER | The Musician's Assistant is a thrilling novel (4,6) |
| ADVISOR | Assistant is a factor, one I ignored |
| RIGHT | 1 & 4 Ac. Chief assistant is a dexterous chap (5-4,3) |
| HANDMAN | Chief assistant is a dexterous chap (7) |
| STAGEHAND | Theatre assistant is a good person, at times takes responsibility (9) |
| CROSSDRESSER | Grumpy wardrobe assistant is a transvestite (5-7) |
| EARS | Q: "Why shouldn't you tell secrets on a farm?" A: "Because the corn has ___!" |
| POE | Q: Why is a raven like a writing desk? A: Because ___ wrote on both |
| SUNDIAL | Time alone can tell the result of heat on the face (3-4) |
| MAHSEER | Preserved meat given up by one who can tell the future is fish |
| INONES | It is kudos for you if you can tell the horse "Macaroni" (1,7,2,4,3) |
| CAP | It is kudos for you if you can tell the horse "Macaroni" (1,7,2,4,3) |
| AFEATHER | It is kudos for you if you can tell the horse "Macaroni" (1,7,2,4,3) |
| CHARLIEPARKER | "You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong. ____." (Miles Davis) |
| HUNTER | Horse that can tell the time (6) |
