9 across. Pet needing bowl of water and grub? ???/??G (Might be hot dog).
11 across. This may suggest a whiskery visitor less welcome than Santa. (3-7)
14 across. Futility that is demonstrated by blunt type. (13) ????T?????E??
6 down. Something hard to find? This may help the copper search (5,8)
Sorry, no letters.
12 down. Protective clothing piece-grease sure somehow to penetrate it (6,4) ??????/??I?
14 down. Design special teas for youngster to drink (5-2) ?????/?P
Thank you.