10 (5 letters). Grub found in middle of some hot stuff
L?R?? last letter possibly O Taking that O from D R O L L as my answer to Entice the novice with a Texas accent.......
29d (5 letters). Improve what's common to Bethlehem and Salem
E?E?D
19a (5 letters). Cardinal, empty talk is scarce
S?A?T Is it scant?