5ac Neutral state of high energy on steamer _ _E_ _ _ _ _
9ac Distrubing sound in tape unit for French ballet C_S_ _/_ _ _S_ _ _ _
21ac Southern capitals getting covered in dust? Exactly _S/_U_ _
23ac African prince has mixed cases for fish _ _S_ A_S_
4dn The copy about slippery eels is missing set subject T_E_E_E_S
7dn What one is worth when placed in difficulties N_T/_S_E_S
8dn Female forecaster always in short session S_E_E_S
18dn Stewardess with close shave? A_R/_I_S