1d. most ferry north in order to get them in ( 5 and 5 letters ) (- - r -) ( - - r -s
2d. turning R.T.E on initially show a stage sage 6 letters. - - - t - -
8a. before post 4 letters - - - -
12a. .... all lit up like a conflagration. 5 letters. - - - - -