8d. office furniture that heads the list. 4,3 and 5 letters. - e - l ( - o - ) - - - s - s
17a, it may provide the tear squad 12 letters. - e- - - - - r - - - -
21a. a bad-tempered pet 7 letters. - - n - - - -
16d. take stock 6 letters - - - - - e
18d. protect others from shock, though heartbroken 5 letters ..sorry no letters placed. 12d. yet he may be a queen 8 letters. - e - - - - - -
23a. a command to avoid 4 letters... no letters placed
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