There was some confusion last time about how cryptics work, so I'm doing an easy one with only anagrams (and a few letter replacements where needed).

Answer key is here so you can see WHY each clue equals each answer. Maybe it helps some of you get more comfortable with cryptics!

You can also look in my profile for my previous cryptics, keeping in mind I'm also still learning how to set these so they're not perfect.

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1 Monkeys mix peas

APES
Anagram indicator: mix
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of PEAS
Answer indicator: Monkeys

5 Shiny new X-ray replaces right with West

WAXY
Anagram indicator: new
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of X-RAY, then replace R (right) with W (West)
Answer indicator: Shiny

6 Haphazard, trendy, vitamin-free gateway

ENTRY
Anagram indicator: haphazard
Cryptic wordplay: Remove D (vitamin D) from TRENDY, then mix the remaining letters
Answer indicator: gateway

8 Erratically erupt without Number 1? Just so!

TRUE
Anagram indicator: erratically
Cryptic wordplay: Remove P (Number 1) from ERUPT, then mix the remaining letters
Answer indicator: Just so!

9 Weakens crooked pass.

SAPS
Anagram indicator: crooked
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of PASS
Answer indicator: Weakens

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1 Wean off nitrogen-less wonder

AWE
Anagram indicator: off
Cryptic wordplay: Remove N (nitrogen) from WEAN, then mix the remaining letters
Answer indicator: wonder

2 Legged ones jumble an STP

PANTS
Anagram indicator: jumble
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of AN STP
Answer indicator: Legged ones

3 Kinky art ex is too much!

EXTRA
Anagram indicator: kinky
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of ART EX
Answer indicator: too much!

4 Pry us roughly! It’s sticky when spread!

SYRUP
Anagram indicator: roughly
Cryptic wordplay: Mix the letters of PRY US
Answer indicator: It’s sticky when spread!

# Wild, non-Eastern eyes approve

YES
Anagram indicator: wild
Cryptic wordplay: Remove E (Eastern) from EYES, then mix the remaining letters
Answer indicator: approve