1ac. Leave stint unfinished , thats the truth (6) 14ac. Early on, Prince of Wales shot pheasants.(8) 17ac. Journalists endlessly spread rumours round about slump. (10) 6d. Kings favourites returned to Orpington, perhaps. (7) Starts with s. 25d Play ball with Gary and a team depleted by half. (9) Starts with c ends with e. 27d. Unique right to keep holding damaged apron given up. Starts with n