17a Hand over with a thumbs down? (7) C_ _ _ I _ _ (last could be N) 21a Assumes, when one is brought down by (5,2) S_ _ _S _N (steps in?) 10a Most likely items to win a bakery competition? (4,5) S_ E_ _ _K_ _ ( seed cakes... but why?) 11d Aitch in ''hooch'' that's distorted (7) C_ _ _ I_N ( cession or consign...?? why)