MASCULINE

EXCUSEMESFormer copper seems awkward in dances PROVOLONEOpposite of con + University of Tennessee athlete, for short + What every integer is divisible by REDUCTIONCutback – introduce (anag) (9) CAFETERIALunchroom STRINGTIENeckwear from Herts town – it makes a comeback in Home Counties LOSTCAUSEClue for sauce is no-hoper (4,5) SIDEQUESTOptional mission in a video game NUMBERTWODeputy not feeling anything in Yorkshire on returning? DELICIOUSTasty (9) EVACUATEDCleared, and acted vague about missing grand CROWSNESTLookout boasts note is in French (5-4) DECEPTIVECrooked sort evicted for nicking record LENDANEARListen to crestfallen Dane arranging boxes (4,2,3) NUMBSKULLDregs of society of no significance according to Spooner: twerp! (9)