Clues are all things associated with the new year closing date 13th Jan
No. 4. Golf term surprise attack 6 letters. No. 6. Eat it or propose to it. 5 letters. No. 7. Victorious one ache. 9 letters. No. 11. Small explosion for each. 6 letters. No. 13. Twist forcibly and away. 4/3 letters. No. 14. Rivulet leads to a mistakes.9 letters No. 15. Rich and thriving. 10. Letters. No. 16. Small metallic pieces for throwing. 8 letters. No. 17. Average chess piece peck 8/4 letters