Wed D Mail No. 14,689

[bryand]

1a) Oust youth leader controlling arts centre with skill (8)
1d) 2 cleaner on the blink? (6)
13a) Great acclaim following pub's new product (10)
15d) First model and spin doctor to use a keyboard (9)
18d) Ferdinand's wife is a beautiful Italian (8)
Apology for no letters. All help much appreciated

[suechu]

1a expertly
1d pupil
13a innovation
15d prototype
18s isabella

[retrocop]

expertly
eyelid
innovation
prototype
isabella

[bryand]

Best thanks to suechu and retrocop for your prompt and helpful answers.

[bryand]

Is 5 across Strong

[retrocop]

Thanks bryand.Glad to assist.

[michaelmph]

bryand....yes, 5A is (Arm)STRONG....the first man on the moon.

[retrocop]

yes bryand

[bryand]

Thanks again to michaelmph and retrocop for your confirmation. Best wishes