My second attempt at cryptic construction. Please let me know what you think. I’d appreciate any pointers/suggestions.
Explanations below – highlight the space after each clue number to reveal them.
1A: Twists: Reach across (SPAN) Rhode Island (RI) = SPRAINS
5A: Toys: Canine (PUP) fur babies (PETS) = PUPPETS
6A: Game (in the wild meat sense): Diagram (VENN) containing personal letters (ISO) = VENISON
2D: Trims: Personal record (PR) using (U) Mario Bros. console (NES) = PRUNES
3D: Live-in help: Two golds = AU PAIR
4D: Later: Dumpling? (WONTON) on reflection = NOT NOW
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