9d One increasing flock in what could be taken for lea ?7) A?O?TLE apostle??
Can't see how to make the "correct" choice for the alternatives to fill in those downs which are too short??
38a Elderly fop "cut" royal - neat? Not any more (10 cells in the grid)
39a Disapproving comment about Times taking a new Washington location? Times workers never meeting (12 cells in the grid, 3 words)