I set crossies just for pleasure. I wonder if some of you excellent regulars would like to try a few of my clues? Since they're new, no letters!
1. Apostates and some children, e.g., erstwhile troublemakers (8)
2. Remote control of late, soon cutting off on set (5)
3. A backward child in pursuit of live parties (6)
4. Come by, use lots, then go away and stay away! (3,4)
5. Teetotaller's position in bottle from where control is exercised (5, 6)
Please don’t post the answers until 5 p.m. Gives those interested a chance to solve.