There are always 2 answers I can't get just now. May I have help please on 27a - main stroke of letter or musical note, usually vertical (4 letters) and 18d - rules governing use of statements in...
2d A Shakespearean term for the devil, the plague, or the like(8) -O-D-E-R 3d Old term meaning willing to forgive (7) -A-A-L- 17a The greenheart tree of Guyana(7) -E-E-I- thanx in anticipation
15d) southern church is getting over first major split(6)
19a) sticky confection (3,5)
18d) more senior sounding civic dignitary
thanks for any ideas here