6a urban slab blocks noise and sound [9]/E???t???
15a first of the month for each berry [7] ?????e?
10a therefore plant doesn't need a container [4] ?h??]
23a worker leaves soldier with material [5] ??g?
2d boy under gulf with cool cat [10] ?????I???n
3d someone else answer him, obviously [7] ???t?e?
14d American greeting figure, outside drive,, given protection [9] ???h?o???
17d put forward gold, but actors unmoved [7] ?a?l???
this week crossword seems more difficult than usual