4. I this egg-shaped (9) 9. a green kernel (9) 14. initially ass tea to the girl (6) 15. the chickens come from here (8) 16. an african (6) 23. was she in "darling buds of may" (8)
thanks all for your help, not sure about aubergine, i was trying to think of something with oval in it, but not having much luck so far and no 14 has really got me stumped as usually when a clue says initially it uses the first letters of the words in the clue, nevermind will plod on, thanks again folks