was stuck on 6d but spodo commodo gave the answer and as usual explained how to get it. I think 7d must be breath? and 8d entire but can't work out why. perhaps S C can come to my rescue. 7d) air...
Stuck on last three. Need help! 23a) Graduate sick of a trainee sculptor. 7 letters. A-i-l-l 17a) The desire of many to party. 5 letters. l-a-e 25a) Vegetable, glossy, being topped. 4 letters. a-e-