1 across. First sheet, often. 5 letters and 4 letters.
8 across. Soup (anag.). 4 letters.
9 across. Vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice – wind on the waves? 3 letters and 6 letters.
10 across. Charge(s). 4 letters.
13 across. Elephantine – elephant. 5 letters.
15 across. Row. 6 letters.
16 across. Nervous. 2 letters and 4 letters.
17 across. Primate. 6 letters.
19 across. Move with short jerks. 6 letters.
20 across. Bristle cutter? 5 letters.
21 across. Foot dresser? 4 letters.
24 across. Point of reference. 9 letters.
25 across. Dues (anag.). 4 letters.
26 across. Cajole. 5-4 letters.