Mr. Mayer has me by the proverbials yet again. Stuck at bottom; 18 across. Clue: Cavalier's rank hampering bid to retreat (8). I have: ???O?A?T. 22 across. Clue: Black partner's kept wife-never disappeared (5,4). I have: B?O?? ?V?? I thought "BLOWS OVER" but can't work out the word play. Help please.