24a Place in grip of sickness bug (9) D-S---A-E
25a Vehicle for transporting one is withdrawn (5) S-L-Y
19d Put out a request, wanting a stamp (5) A-P--...
Yesterday's paper, so I know the answer but cannot work out why.
9a Validate, when divided, for example (10). The answer is "girlfriend". Help with the parsing would be appreciated....
Last two - any help appreciated. 24 Home to let's part in basis for rapid development ?ET?L. 25 After zero in French pupil topped Latin in exam once (2 words) ??EVEL
5d All the crap could be the death of you. -E-K-L
21d Blubber surrounding tits? Get rid of top 25% - very well done. C-U-T-
Thanks in advance for any help....