16d old term for the hatching of young from the egg(10) D-R-L-S-R- 4d a smal or worthless person or thing(5)N-A-F 6d a slender process of various kinds(5) S-Y-E
Thanks everyone - on basis when you are on a roll go for it 27d gummy exudation from elms and other trees(5) U-M-N could it be URMAN?
18d glass-annealing ovens(5) LEHRS but could it be spelt LEARS?
11a slow passages or movements(6) - - - t-s could it be lentos?