Ross-Shire Journal Cryptic

[charity-baker47]

I'm back I'm afraid. Can't get into this one at all.
2d Hue and cry to begin with (6) -e---w
4d Sing to get a drink (6) -----o
5d reports from the front (7) -----r-
7a Play with spirit on the street (5) -t---
10a Change course when the vessel's caught in the swell (4,3) -u-- ---
16d In a bad way (6) e-----
17d A growing swindle (5) no letters
19a T o sack, or to fire (5) no letters
22a Main pastime of many (7) -a-----

[scorpiojo]

I suggested sailing because of the word main. What clue gives you the c for acorn?

[vakayu]

Hi scorpiojp,sorry for delay in answering I was called away,the c comes from19a to sack,or to fire=ditch,but just guessing,I am in a muddle.

[scorpiojo]

Me too. Good luck with it!

[vakayu]

We certainly need it this week,thanks for help.