1a, 5lets, ??s?r, More sage? One desiring less herbs to begin with.
1d, 2words, 8.7. ??c?f??? ????e??, Cruel schoolmaster was taking in empty creek: crossing's dodgy.
12a, 8lets, ?v?r?o?e, All that is found in unopened grave.
14a, 9lets, ????s?r?r, Substance injected by more unusual retired clerk.
24d, 4lets, ?e??, Five - one to Germany - that shows style.
23d, 5lets, C?i?f, Part of arch, ie fallen arch.