1: Strap, though short, has hanger's heart (5)

4: What this puzzle is (3)

6: Englishman opening a can to dine at home (3,2)

7: Direct object (3)

8: Show sedated one giving details (9)

11: Mink, for one, may fly when theres trouble (3)

12: Its near the tradesmens entrance after dark (5)

14: Tender command (3)

15: Part of stair is erect (5)

1: Not here? No, no! (5)

2: Choose to take the top off (3)

3: Smuggler participating in arms race? (9)

4: Mrs Schmidt's penny is fake (5)

5: Vet theatre opening 8-down (3)

9: Peeled, making Pop embarrassed? (5)

10: Part turning two ways (5)

11: Chain some; cuff objectors (3)

13: Oxygen is pretty amusing. (3)