Have gone totally brain dead,cannot figure out three clues, 3 down..Clasp that appeared to hurt! (4)..O-C-...must be ouch..but why? 7 down...PA's omitting secret sign,(5)..A-I-S..must be Aries...again...
Thank you for all support received so far... 12a) Rough sketch by American heading for the "Dandy"? (6,6) ?????? ???S?E 3d) one keeps it in reserve (8) ??S????? Many , many thanks again...