4d catch spouse almost heading north (6) 21d ego swollen ,bachelor goes to front, fond of drink (8) 24a there's no black on border, or green (4) 22d. Work with a pair of rulers that's more puzzling...
My husband is on a diet..... on his own ... since I refuse to be the bossy one .... he is a Cookie monster .. croissant/currant bun monster .... he doesn't eat until he is full.. keeps himself...