Saga Crossword August 2009

[marg44]

Just a few left:
8d One denied love - writer taking the drug (8)
?E?E?S?E
16d Speaker, in the end, overturned suspensions (9)
I?R?T???A
25a Behind the times, firm's head is dismissed (5)
????Y
22d Jack's appeal for leave of absence (5) A???T

Thanks for any help

[sarumite]

8d Nepenthe
16d Moratoria
25a Rusty
22d Absit

[sarumite]

Explanations if needed ~

8d (o)ne + pen + the .. Nepenthe (drug)
16d Orator + Aim(end)<<< ... Moratoria (suspension)
25a (C)rusty
22d Abs (Jacks/sailors) + it (appeal) ... Absit

[marg44]

Thanks sarumite, and explanations were needed :-)

I guess 15a is INCUMBENT not INCLINERS then

[sarumite]

You're welcome marg ... and yes 15a is incumbent.