17d It is given as incentive to buy lavish present (4.4) F---/----
18d One on a spree had sweetened curds at all times (9) J-------R
23a Old charge about utensils' development (9) ------i-n
29a Well-bred fellow takes fish (7) -----L
31a Two men taking a lady (9) ------I-A
(The initial letters of the above 'across' clues depend on the answer to 17d)
I'm stuck, been looking at them too long. Thanks for your help.
Sorry if I don't like something that doesn't fit.
I parse as i go. I do not save all the answers to the questions (then copy and paste)
I know whom is of worth in the crossword section.
U and NON U.
i'M SO GLAD I'M NON U