1a) It may be early initially, as it happens, wrapped in towel? (8)
9a) Good manure is spread around individual plant (8)
13a) Plump, of no fixed abode, lacking energy, inscrutable (10)
18d) Under pressure, courses are given a lift (8)
19a) Kind guide threatened to ring the German (6-7)
Apology for no letters. All help much appreciated.
Good afternoon and thank you dannyk13 for your rapid and informative responses. Is 12 across ECHO? 4 letters (Clue: Forerunner of foxtrot features choreography) Thanks again