I thought an exclamation point or question mark was an &lit indicator, but I am probably wrong.

Mad man enters the Capital of Peru. Left making some waves. (10)

Hint: the answer is usually seen in abbreviated form.

You're correct, it is, but may also be used as punctuation.

Putting up the Day 1 hint a little early.

Mad man enters the Capital of Peru. Left making some waves. (10)

Hint: the answer is usually seen in abbreviated form.

Day 1 Hint(s)
Direct = some waves
"the Capital of Peru" is not Lima

PERMANENTS (abbreviated version PERM)

p = capital of peru
placed before = left
ermanents = mad (anagram) of 'man enters'
direct = waves (as in the hair style)

Well done, Treval. Good solve

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Thanks

Next one from local source:

Criticise one obviously acting? (6) 1 'e'

Clue time:

Direct = criticise
1 'a'

Hammer


Double def.

Indeed it is. ===[**WCF**]=== well done

Thanks, Treval

Make ends meet with little money around - in a fix. (6)

CEm(ak)eNT = fix

Gimme back ma belt!

Here you go. Congrats!

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Mercy bocups.

Group in dining room not quite finished (6)

Day 1 clue: one "e", plus direct = group

Day 2 clue
"not quite finished" = shortened synonym of finished