OK I admit i am only learning but i am completely perplexed. Any - any help will be completely appreciated.
Please.
27a Q musical symbol fixing the pitch of notes (4) - ????
31a Q Merchant ships (7) - ?R???RS
8d Puncture (7) - B?E?O?T
17d Driving force (9) - L?F?B?O??
19d Perplex completely (7) - N?N???S
24d Deduce, Conclude (5) - I???R