will admit defeat this week! am stuck on 16 down - clue - Cat Alan found here, 9 letters, have b???e???a
7 down - clue - Many get over this rising ailment, 5 letters, have c???l
21 down - clue - Rod's upset a learner with such backing, 6 letters , have ?o???l
11 across - Cup of tea Celia endlessly spilled, 7 letters, have c?a???e
20 across - clue - Firm rig less stable in a pet!, 5 letters, have c???i
26 across - clue - Philosopher with wizard place in new spain, 7 letters, have ??i???a
sorry there's quite a few, but have been trying to do them since friday and still can't get anywhere!! any help greatly appreciated,please, before i chuck it in the bin aarrgghh!!!