19 down: In the middle half, the squall does abate (7) D?I???? 20 down: Crying while running after, 'Turn left' (7) T?A???? 14 down : Precludes the return of a skin problem (5) ?T?P? ( could it be Stops - if so why?) 26 across: Made an admonishing gesture helped but little(6,1,6) ?I???? ? ??N?E? 21 across: He lost the knack of making pastry (4) T?R? (could it be Tart and if so why?