9D. Prudent pundit _A_E?
29D. Running off with notes in brief affair _L_E_N_?
35D. Publication for children I_S_T?
45A. Composer from the USSR sat out _T_A_S_?
52D. Sound means of disguise at costumed ball M_ _ _ U_?
54D. Quite likely where the king and queen are IN THE C_R__?