12d) Begone, Hydra - get off and find a rate!! (5,6) H??E? ???G?R - thought heads or snakes should be there somewhere - explanation appreciated
23a) The sprite allows Father embrace love all right (5) P?O?? Last letter of this one is second letter of second part of above
13 & 19d) It's needed on the moon, when you get right down to it (5,6) Lunar ?O???E
24a) A sorry piece of fast food, but a good investment! (4,4) ???? Chip (Possible bank - b gives start to 24d then)
24d) A note on American public transport (3) ??s -( bus???)
Thank you all in advance. Last ones left to do and they interconnect.