RTE Xmas CRossword

[lorus]

24a He's a churchgoer perhaps, but not in the church (6) _ _ Y_ A_


69a This will keep a nag in check (6) _ R _E _E

73a Sounds like many steps for those with stamina (7) _T _E _R _

68a "An American "_ _ _ _ to end almost (4)

[Tinker,Wales]

24a Layman

[Tinker,Wales]

73a Sounds like many steps for those with stamina (7) _T _E _R _
Assuming the 'E' is wrong, this should be 'Stayers' (those with stamina) Sounds like stairs (many steps)

[Polly1958]

If THE e is wrong- Bridle

[Tinker,Wales]

69a This will keep a nag in check (6) _ R _E _E
If the first 'E' is wrong this could be bridle.

[lorus]

thank you tinker wales and polly 1958

[lin_ger]

68a is tale i think 69a is bridal