1d) was hit - and fired about 1000, 7 letters ?m?t?e (could it be smited or smoted)
14d) laundry not put up afterwards would be 4, 7letters ?a?????( the answer to 4d is Capital so this could be part of 14d clue) hope this makes sense.
22x) helpless to produce a lotion, 5 letters ??a??
19d) bits of leather thong put up, 5letters ???t?
24x) coaching on certain lines, perhaps, 6 letters, is it trains, as the t is in 19d
hope everyone can understand this
thanks in advance