Genius Crossword N0 242

[Matakari]

Good evening, NACW guessed correctly, Doc’s “Enzed scorers” was very Matakari-friendly as he continued his stroll to the end of the alphabet. This gives me more zeal to return to the more formidable and challenging Genius while I wait for this week’s Eye Crossword. Meanwhile I’m seeking some hints to the following Genius clues. The numbering of the clues is mine. Many thanks in advance!
(Each letter of the alphabet appears at least once at the end of the solutions
to these clues, which are to be fitted in the grid jigsaw-wise wherever they will go. )

3 Approaching cycle close, crossing over old unoccupied tramway (4,4)
6 Bullet first found by an old weapon (8)
7 Calculate that this shortly might be represented by V&A? (7,2)
20 Mr O. Eliot won something to start with, having returned a toy or ornament (9)
17 Half-heartedly glad to admit retired volunteers with dog to make hot food (4,5)

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari, once you have slotted even just a few of the answers in, it'll all get much easier. The earlier comments about the 2 x four-letter words and the seven (3,4) word should help a lot too.

[Matakari]

NACW, I had a few wrong which were easily corrected by your final hints and
a process of elimination.
Namely:
3 Approaching cycle close, crossing over old unoccupied tramway (4,4) NEXT YEAR
9 Concealed Danes’ leader in country (5) :PERDU
24 Pull in muscles or top of buttocks (6) : ABSORB
18 Idiots show love with kiss and man notices (7) OXHEADS
Many thanks again, and looking out for a Matakari-friendly EV tomorrow!

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, glad you got those ones sorted and got to finish the jigsaw!

I am afraid I don't particularly want a 'Matakari- friendly' EV - you've had your turn,it's time for a more challenging Sunday.

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, today's EV was a bit of a treat - not too challenging, but very well put-together and good fun. You might enjoy it...