“Heading the wrong way ... or, interpreted culinarily, a hint to 15-, 21-, 35- and 47-Across”

Closest bud

Put-up job

Destination for some sci-fi travelers

___ and dear

Magician's "Look at what I just did!"

Supportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights

Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor

Merest little chirp

Folded French pancake