Clues
Across
- 1 He is shortly to appear in court box (5)
- 5 Android architecture includes wireless back-up? (5)
- 6 Oddly disregarded strange, childish pursuit (3)
- 7 Cruel insult ultimately intended (5)
- 8 See 4D.
Down
- 1 Little bit of liquor taken in empty club (5)
- 2 Not a fan of Tea Party host, Trump’s first to get away (5)
- 3 They indicate waves on the 5A? (5)
- 4, 8A Excessively busy at first, singer employs cleaner (10)
Setter’s notes
I hope these are fair and fun, and that they bring some pleasure despite my shortcomings as an aspiring setter.
Across
- 1 “He is”, shortly = HE’S, inside “court” = CT — CHEST, a box.
- 5 Hidden reversed (“back-up”) in “andrOID ARchitecture” — RADIO, the wireless.
- 6 The even letters of “sTrAnGe”, the odd ones disregarded — TAG.
- 7 “Cruel” = MEAN + the last letter of “insulT” — MEANT, “intended”.
- 8 See 4 Down.
Down
- 1 “Liquor” = RUM, taken into an empty “CluB” = CB — CRUMB.
- 2 The Mad Hatter, with Trump’s first letter (T) getting away — HATER, not a fan.
- 3 Sounds like SINES, which describe waves on the radio — SIGNS.
- 4 & 8 Across “Excessively” = TOO + the first letter of “Busy”, employed by “singer” = THRUSH — TOOTHBRUSH.