Crossword puzzle clue "at the start or how the first two letters of each starred clue relate to the answer"

At the start ... or how the first two letters of each starred clue relate to the answer?

Complete freedom ... and a hint to each half of the answer to each starred clue

Impetuously ... or what can go on each part of the answer to each starred clue?

Like each answer in this puzzle - also each word in each clue - in length

Capital VIP, and a clue to what's hidden in three letters in each starred answer

The Process of Elimination: In the answer to each starred clue, cross out any letter that appears ___; then read the letters that remain

Drink garnish ... or a hint to five letters in the answer to each starred clue

Musical conductor ... and, literally, what the start of each answer to a starred clue is