10a.dog taking away blackbird(5)e?g?e
11a.recipe books are rubbish(3)r?t
18a.left-leaning american writer detailed what a good thriller needs(8)s?s?e???
25a.greyish brown river seen in this city(6)d?r?e?
26a.throw into water near the french stronghold(6)?a?t?e
17d.attempt a written composition(5)???a?
that will be the lot thank you all