10ac It sounds wet _P_AT
11ac Figure a measure to be a sure success _I_ _ _
18ac He didn't rule the waves _ _ _U_E
26ac Relating to the sound of coins rattling _ _ _I_
39ac It may be of merit _R_ _ _
6dn Great star, so how can he be an awful hack to many? BE_K_AM
8dn The case of a miniature L_ _ _ET
18dn Such relief can bring a smile CO_IC
19dn Singular garment, evidently floral BL_OME_
26dn Mass of glue! SIZ_