Crossword puzzle clue "provided with a hint"

Provided with a hint

Software service provided by hardware sellers ... and a hint to three long puzzle answers

Hint (and a hint to this puzzle's theme)

"Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of ___" (classic 1971 children's book based on experiments at the National Insistute of Mental Health, hint hint)

Something your poetry teacher might assign you to write about a particularly inspirational poetry teacher you've had *hint* *hint

Senior group's second-in-command permits a party with self-provided alcohol?

Provided unbeatable service?

Ben Franklin provided some